Discovery (DISCA) struggling to move past its 50-day moving average
Media firm Discovery (Nasdaq: DISCA) has seen its post-Christmas rally stall earlier than most other stocks. Now, the stock could be hitting a key resistance point as it tries to return to November levels.
The stock had rallied nicely from November 2017 through this past November, with the stock price doubling from $17 to $34. Like many stocks, Discovery slipped in the fourth quarter and has rallied back from its December lows. Unfortunately, however, it looks as though the stock is having a problem with its 50-day moving average.
We see the trend line that connects the low closes from June through October and then the stock broke below that trend line in November. The stock tried to move back up in late November, but it was halted at the intersection of the former trend line and the 50-day moving average. The stock then proceeded to fall from the $32 area down to $24—a 25% drop.
The stock rallied from the $24 area over the past month and hit its 50-day moving average on Tuesday before pulling back. The stock proceeded to drop on Wednesday as the market was rallying sharply.
The Tickeron AI Prediction tool generated a bearish signal on Discovery on Monday and that signal had a confidence level of 88% for a decline of at least 4% over the next month. Past predictions on Discovery have been accurate 73% of the time.
WBD in upward trend: price may jump up because it broke its lower Bollinger Band on October 02, 2024
WBD may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 45 cases where WBD's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 67 cases where WBD's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 25, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on WBD as a result. In of 99 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WBD advanced for three days, in of 296 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WBD turned negative on October 02, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
WBD moved below its 50-day moving average on October 21, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for WBD crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 15, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WBD declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for WBD entered a downward trend on October 28, 2024. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. WBD’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.474) is normal, around the industry mean (5.952). P/E Ratio (7.220) is within average values for comparable stocks, (90.982). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (4.750) is also within normal values, averaging (2.987). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.039) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.518) is also within normal values, averaging (30.667).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. WBD’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 86, placing this stock worse than average.
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