GET DAILY SIGNALSHousing starts fall more than -14% in March
Privately-owned housings starts in the U.S. declined more than -14% year-over-year in March, as indicated by the latest data from the U.S. Census and Commerce Department .
The seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.139 million was also -0.3% below the revised February estimate of 1.142 million. The figure even fell short of the 1.230 million units expected by economists polled by Reuters.
The count of building permits for privately‐owned housing decreased by -7.8% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,269,000 in March. It is a -1.7% drop from the revised February rate.
As for the single‐family category in particular, housing starts in March dipped to a rate of 785,000, which is -0 .4% below the revised February figure of 788,000. Single‐family housing authorization number in March came in at 808,000, reflecting a -1.1% decline from the revised February figures.
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LEGH's RSI Indicator ascends from oversold territory
The RSI Oscillator for LEGH moved out of oversold territory on October 15, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 27 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In 23 of the 27 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at 85%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 23, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on LEGH as a result. In 64 of 81 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 79%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for LEGH just turned positive on October 26, 2026. Looking at past instances where LEGH's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 34 of 48 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.
LEGH moved above its 50-day moving average on October 26, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +1.78% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where LEGH advanced for three days, in 212 of 287 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 74%.
LEGH may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 164 of 204 cases where LEGH Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 80%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
The 10-day moving average for LEGH crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 14, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 11 of 16 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 69%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where LEGH declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 66%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 18 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 43 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. LEGH’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 58 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 71, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 59 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (1.201) is normal, around the industry mean (1.749). P/E Ratio (13.209) is within average values for comparable stocks, (9.135). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.380) is also within normal values, averaging (1.217). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.019) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.672) is also within normal values, averaging (24.205).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 72 (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.
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a manufacturer of custom built mobile homes
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