Tuesday Technical Insights Recap

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•  14 Jan 2025
 

From bullish breakouts above the 200-day moving average to oversold opportunities, today’s market presented a mix of technical patterns ripe for strategic action. As always, maintaining a balance of technical insight and fundamental analysis will be key to navigating these moves.

$AEP – American Electric Power made headlines today as its Relative Strength (RS) Rating climbed to 72. This marks a solid improvement, reflecting strengthening price performance. While AEP is not yet a standout leader in the utilities sector, its rising RS Rating positions it as a stock to watch for momentum investors seeking stability with growth potential. The improved rating underscores bullish sentiment in a sector that often acts as a haven during uncertain markets.

$CBNK – Firstsun Capital Bancorp broke above its 200-day moving average of $38.00, climbing as high as $38.67 during the session. This is a pivotal technical event, signaling a shift in sentiment and potential upside momentum. Moving averages often act as critical support or resistance levels, and today’s move suggests investors are increasingly optimistic about CBNK’s prospects. This breakout makes it a candidate for further gains if follow-through buying persists.

$CCEP – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners crossed above its 200-day moving average of $75.27, hitting an intraday high of $75.35. Although the movement was modest, crossing this key level often serves as a bullish signal for traders monitoring medium-to-long-term trends. CCEP technical strength, combined with its reputation as a defensive consumer staples stock, reinforces its appeal in volatile market conditions.

$CEG – Constellation Energy emerged as one of the top utilities stocks that could deliver substantial gains this month. Its RSI, a momentum indicator, highlights the stock's potential undervaluation. With utilities being a sector that often attracts defensive positioning, CEG oversold conditions could offer an attractive entry point for value-focused investors.

$CR – Crane Co surged above their 200-day moving average of $152.32, reaching $154.72 intraday. This breakout marks a technical milestone, as crossing the 200-day moving average is widely viewed as a bullish indicator. With shares trading up 1.4% on the day, CR is demonstrating resilience and may attract further buying interest if broader market conditions remain supportive.

$DELL – Dell Technologies slipped into oversold conditions, with its Relative Strength Index (RSI) reflecting bearish sentiment. Oversold conditions often present opportunities for reversal, especially in fundamentally strong companies. For investors adhering to Warren Buffett’s philosophy of being "greedy when others are fearful," DELL current levels could provide an intriguing entry point.

$HCC – Warrior Met Coal also entered oversold territory, with shares trading as low as $51.96. The RSI indicates a short-term exhaustion of selling pressure, which could signal a potential bounce. HCC is worth watching closely for reversal patterns, especially for traders seeking opportunities in cyclical stocks.

$LVS – Las Vegas Sands joined the ranks of oversold stocks, suggesting heavy selling pressure has potentially reached an inflection point. This casino operator could attract bargain hunters looking for a rebound, particularly if broader sentiment in the travel and leisure sector improves.

$MCD – McDonald’s Corp crossed below its 200-day moving average of $280.12, trading as low as $279.38 during the day. Breaking below this key level often raises caution flags, as it may indicate a shift toward bearish momentum. Investors should monitor MCD’s price action in the coming sessions to assess whether this marks the start of a larger downtrend or merely a temporary dip.

$PNW – Pinnacle West Capital broke above its 200-day moving average of $83.17, hitting an intraday high of $83.36. This moves underscores bullish sentiment and positions PNW as a potential leader in the utilities sector. Such movements often attract institutional interest, further supporting the stock’s upward trajectory.

$RGLD – Royal Gold crossed its 200-day moving average of $135.20, trading as high as $136.30 intraday. The breakout signals renewed investor confidence in RGLD, particularly as gold remains a safe-haven asset amid market uncertainty. Technical strength combined with the appeal of gold-related assets could drive further gains.

$VKTX – Viking Therapeutics entered oversold conditions, making it a potential opportunity for contrarian investors. Oversold stocks often rebound as market sentiment shifts, and VKTX current levels warrant close monitoring for signs of a technical reversal.

$VRDN – Viridian Therapeutics crossed below its 200-day moving average of $17.41, trading as low as $16.78. This bearish signal may prompt caution among traders, but it could also attract value seekers if fundamentals remain intact.

$WBA – Walgreens Boots Alliance broke above its 200-day moving average of $12.17, reaching $12.35 intraday. This upward move signals potential recovery for WBA, which has faced significant challenges in recent months.

$WYNN – Wynn Resorts entered oversold conditions, echoing broader weakness in the travel and leisure sector. However, such conditions often mark a turning point, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors anticipating a rebound.