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Company Overview: Magna Mining Inc. (TSXV: NICU) engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company primarily explores for nickel, copper, and platinum group metal deposits. Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) is an innovative company that focuses on providing integrated solutions in the areas of trucking and energy. This Report covers the Price Action, Technical Indicators Analysis along with the Stop Loss Levels, Target Prices, and Recommendations on these two stocks.
Global Markets Wrap-Up
On May 30, 2024, the S&P 500 index settled at 5235.48 with a week till date loss of 1.33%; moreover, the tech-heavy NASDAQ composite decreased by ~1.09 % on a WTD basis and settled at 16737.08 while, the Russell 2000 settled at 2056.59, reflecting a loss of ~0.63% on WTD basis.
Considering the Canadian market, the benchmark S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (TSX: ^JX) started the week on a positive note and continued the momentum. On May 30, 2024, the index closed at 614.96 with an overall week-to-date (WTD) gain of 1.15%. Energy, healthcare, financials, basic materials, technology, industrials, real estate, and consumer cyclical were the leading sectors, while consumer non-cyclical was the laggard on Thursday.
Considering the US and Canadian markets’ performance over the week, following the significant global macros and data front, two stocks that fit the criteria on the technical framework: Magna Mining Inc. (TSXV: NICU) and Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA). The recommendations on these stocks are based on the generic insights, entry price, target prices, and stop-loss for the next 2-6 weeks:
Magna Mining Inc. (TSXV: NICU)
Noted below are the key price indicators for the stock:
Price Action Analysis (on the Weekly Chart)
On the weekly chart, NICU stock price is trading above the horizontal trendline breakout level, indicating the possibility of an upside movement hereon. The next resistance level is plotted around CAD 0.910, and the price may test this level in the short term (2-6 weeks). A further movement above CAD 0.910 may extend buying in the stock.
Technical Analysis (On the Weekly Chart)
On the weekly chart, the momentum oscillator RSI (14-Period) is showing a reading of ~64.95 levels, indicating positive momentum. The weekly volumes also seem supportive of an upside movement. Moreover, the current market price (CMP) is above the trend-following indicators 21-period & 50-period SMAs, which may act as the support levels.
General Recommendation:
As per the above-mentioned price action and technical indicators analysis, Magna Mining Inc. is looking technically well-placed on the chart, and a ‘Speculative Buy’ recommendation has been given on the stock. The summary of recommendations is as follows:
Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA)
Noted below are the key price indicators for the stock:
Price Action Analysis (on the Daily Chart)
On the daily chart, NKLA stock price is sustaining above the downward sloping trendline support level, indicating the possibility of an upside movement hereon. The next resistance level is plotted around USD 0.600, and the price may test this level in the short term (2-6 weeks). A further movement above USD 0.600 may extend buying in the stock.
Technical Analysis (On the Daily Chart)
On the daily chart, the momentum oscillator RSI (14-Period) is showing a reading of ~37.20 levels, recovering from the lower level. The weekly volumes also seem supportive of an upside movement. However, the current market price (CMP) is below the trend-following indicator 21-period SMA, which may act as the resistance level.
General Recommendation:
As per the above-mentioned price action and technical indicators analysis, Nikola Corporation is looking technically well-placed on the chart, and a ‘Speculative Buy’ recommendation has been given on the stock. The summary of recommendations is as follows:
Investment decisions should be made depending on an individual's appetite for upside potential, risks, and any previous holdings. This recommendation is purely based on technical analysis, and fundamental analysis has not been considered in this report.
Upcoming Major Global Economic Events
Market events occur daily depending on the data's frequency and generally include updates on CPI, PPI, Core Retail Sales, Unemployment Data, etc. The upcoming week's major global economic events that could impact the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index and listed stocks' prices are noted below.
Related Risks: This report may be looked at from a high-risk perspective and recommendation is provided for a short duration. Recommendations provided in this report are solely based on technical parameters, and the fundamental performance of the stocks has not been considered in the decision-making process. Other factors which could impact the stock prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risks, currency risks, social and political instability risks etc.
Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic issues and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.
Note 1: Individuals can consider exiting from the stock if the Target Price or Stop loss mentioned as per the technical analysis has been achieved and subject to the factors discussed above.
Note 2: How to Read the Charts?
The Green color line reflects the 21-period moving average, while the red color line indicates the 50-period moving average. SMA helps to identify existing price trend. If the prices are trading above the 21-period and 50-period moving average, then it shows prices are currently trading in a bullish trend.
The Black color line in the chart's lower segment reflects the Relative Strength Index (14-Period), which indicates price momentum and signals momentum in trend. A reading of 70 or above suggests overbought status, while a reading of 30 or below suggests an oversold status.
The Blue color bars in the chart's lower segment show the volume of the stock. The volume is the number of shares that changed hands during a given day. Stocks with high volumes are more liquid than stocks with lesser volume. Liquidity in stocks helps in easier and faster execution of the order.
The Orange color lines are the trend lines drawn by connecting two or more price points and used for trend identification purposes. The trend line also acts as a line of support and resistance.
Technical Indicators Defined: -
Support: A level at which the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the stock and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the stock.
Resistance: A level at which the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the stock and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the stock.
Stop-loss: In general, it is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavorable movement in the stock prices.
Risk Reward Ratio: The risk reward ratio is the difference between an entry point to a stop loss and profit level and the report is based on ~60% Stop Loss of the Target 1 from the entry point.
A trailing stop-loss is a modification of stop-loss in case of favorable movement in the price to protect the gains. Individual can Trail the Stop-Loss as per the levels if the stock price achieves more than 50% of the Target 1. Individual should consider exiting from the position as per the Trailing Stop-Loss level if the price starts moving downwards after achieving more than 50% of the Target 1.
The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is May 30, 2024. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.
Abbreviations
CMP: Current Market Price
SMA: Simple Moving Average
CAD: Canadian Dollar
RSI: Relative Strength Index
USD: United States dollar
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