LASR – Semiconductor Momentum and Dark Pool Accumulation

LASR comes onto our radar primarily because of the sector context in which it operates. The stock belongs to the technology sector, represented by XLK, and more specifically to the semiconductors industry, which continues to be one of the segments with the greatest relative strength in the US market.

For several months, the technology sector has been outperforming the S&P 500, with the semiconductors industry in particular leading this move. In an environment where capital flows continue to favour this segment, it becomes compelling to identify stocks that are building a new phase of strength following a period of consolidation.

The element that brought LASR to our attention is the significant activity observed in the Dark Pools during the second half of June. Specifically, on 26 June, a Rank 1 print in the $62.24 area was recorded، precisely at the lows of the bearish move that began in May.

That area does not represent an isolated event. As early as February, several Dark Pool entries had been recorded within the same price range, with individual average loads close to 100 million dollars, further reinforcing the relevance of this zone as an institutional accumulation area.

The recovery encountered its first significant obstacle at the July highs, where a Rank 4 appeared around $72.48. Adding to this is a Rank 3 entered in May around 77,78$. The 72–77$ range therefore represents the primary distribution area for the stock.

From a technical standpoint, LASR maintains a still-constructive base structure. The uptrend that developed in 2025 has not been compromised, and the stock continues to trade above the 200-period moving average on the daily chart, which was used precisely in June as dynamic support.

The element that completely invalidates this reading remains 62,24$. This area simultaneously coincides with the Rank 1 and a significant LVN within the cumulative distribution. A sustained close below this level would bring the stock back beneath the primary institutional accumulation area, materially increasing the probability of a return to the period lows and invalidating the entire swing scenario.

The volume-based reading is particularly noteworthy. The pullback that concluded in June halted at a significant Low Volume Node within the cumulative distribution, immediately above a volume cluster that had previously generated a notable low.

Subsequently, the price rebounded at the POC of the same distribution, moving back toward the upper portion of the profile. The first area to monitor is 70$, but the true confirmation will come in proximity to the 72$, where the High Volume Node within which the stock is still trading comes to an end.

A convincing breakout of this area would carry significant implications. The price would enter a zone characterised by low volume density and, should the Dark Pool Ranks currently acting as resistance also be breached, the stock could accelerate rapidly toward higher levels.

The WPI also offers an interesting reading. LASR is currently positioned in the Weak quadrant, having previously transitioned through the Improving quadrant over the short term.

The picture looks quite different when examining the relevant sector and industry. Both the technology segment and the semiconductors segment remain in the Strong quadrant, although showing a modest rotation toward Weakening.

For this reason, it will be essential to monitor the evolution of the WPI in the coming weeks. Should the stock resume its move from the POC and approach the resistance area around 72–77$, it would be desirable to simultaneously see the WPI return to the Improving quadrant and subsequently enter Strong.