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Aug 01, 2023

Profiting from Offshore Energy: $SLB, $NBR, $SFL, and $EURN Surged +17.65% Last Month

The energy sector remains an area of interest for traders and investors seeking potential opportunities in the market. For SLB, NBR, SFL, and EURN, technical indicators such as positive momentum, bullish moving average crossovers, and positive MACD signals are suggesting the possibility of upward trends in the near future.

The tickers SLB, NBR, SFL, and EURN are being traded using the AI Robot Swing trader: High Capitalization (TA)

Theme and Group of Tickers

The offshore energy group, comprising drillers, shippers of offshore oil producers, and oil services companies, is exhibiting a positive outlook, attracting the attention of investors and analysts alike. Tickeron predicts a further increase of more than 4.00% within the next month for this theme, with a likelihood of 78%. Notably, during the last month, the daily ratio of advancing to declining volumes in this group was 1.8 to 1.

Notable Companies

The most notable companies within the offshore energy group are:

  1. Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB)
  2. Transocean Ltd (NYSE: RIG)
  3. Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN)
  4. Diamond Offshore Drilling (NYSE: DO)

Theme Description

The offshore energy group encompasses a range of energy companies involved in offshore oil production, shipping, and services. Notable stocks in the theme include Schlumberger, Nabors Industries, and Diamond Offshore Drilling. These companies are subject to changing economic conditions and geopolitical landscapes, as the demand for oil remains relatively inelastic over short periods but can be influenced by prolonged periods of high or low oil prices.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization for companies in the offshore energy theme stands at 10.5B. However, the market cap for individual tickers within the group varies significantly, ranging from 4.2M to 82.9B. Schlumberger (SLB) holds the highest valuation at 82.9B, while the lowest valued company is HOS at 4.2M.

High and Low Price Notable News

The offshore energy theme has shown impressive price growth across different timeframes. The average weekly price growth across all stocks was 3.89%, with a monthly growth of 17.65% and a quarterly growth of 10.35%. HLX experienced the highest price growth at 13.07%, while OII faced the biggest fall at -4.71%.

Notable Weekly Price Movements:

  • 7/28/23 4:21 PM: Oceaneering International (OII, $21.08) declined -9.57% this week.
  • 7/8/23 7:21 AM: Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX, $7.93) jumped +7.45%, indicating a possible uptrend continuation.
  • 6/15/23 7:14 AM: Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX, $6.79) declined -6.73% during the week.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the offshore energy theme was 2.15%. However, the average monthly volume growth saw a decline of -38.76%, with a quarterly decrease of -39.09%.

Notable Volume Surges:

  • 7/7/23 7:19 AM: Dril-Quip stock experienced a record-breaking daily growth of 245% of the 65-Day Volume Moving Average.
  • 1/12/23 8:46 AM: Euronav stock witnessed a record-breaking daily growth of 416% of the 65-Day Volume Moving Average.

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings for the offshore energy theme are as follows:

  • Valuation Rating: 68 (1 being best, 100 being worst)
  • P/E Growth Rating: 62
  • Price Growth Rating: 36
  • SMR Rating: 74
  • Profit Risk Rating: 79
  • Seasonality Score: 0 (-100 ... +100)

Despite the inherent volatility of companies in the offshore energy group, the positive outlook and upward trends observed in several tickers present an attractive growth potential for investors.

This article focuses on the energy sector and highlights four prominent tickers within the sector: SLB, NBR, SFL, and EURN. These stocks have recently exhibited positive momentum and bullish signals from their moving averages, indicating potential upward trends in the near future. Traders may find these indicators helpful in formulating their investment strategies.

  1. SLB - Schlumberger Limited:

SLB has shown a significant positive momentum indicator, with the Momentum Indicator moving above the 0 level on July 28, 2023. This suggests the stock might be entering a new upward trend. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor analysis reveals that in 64 out of 85 similar instances in the past, the stock moved higher in the following days, resulting in a 75% probability of a continued upward move. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options to potentially benefit from this optimistic trend.

  1. NBR - Nabors Industries Ltd.:

NBR's 10-day Moving Average exhibited a bullish crossover above the 50-day moving average on July 11, 2023. This bullish crossover signals a potential shift to a higher trend and acts as a buy signal for investors. Historical data analysis from 14 past occurrences of similar crossovers reveals that the stock continued to move higher over the following month in 13 instances, leading to a compelling 90% probability of a continued upward trend. Traders could see this as an opportunity to capitalize on the stock's potential gains.

  1. SFL - Ship Finance International Limited:

SFL's Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) Histogram turned positive on July 28, 2023. Previous instances of a positive MACD signal have resulted in the stock's upward movement in 30 out of 44 cases over the following month, giving a 68% probability of a continued upward trend. Investors may view this as a favorable indication and consider taking positions in SFL to benefit from potential price appreciation.

  1. EURN - Euronav NV:

Similar to SFL, EURN's Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) Histogram turned positive on July 26, 2023. In past occurrences where EURN's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 33 out of 42 cases over the following month, resulting in a promising 79% probability of a continued upward trend. Traders and investors might find this signal attractive, possibly leading to increased interest in EURN.

Related Ticker: CMBT, SFL, DRQ, TDW, DO, RIG, SLB, HLX, NBR, OII

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CMBT in +1.94% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on October 05, 2026

Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where CMBT advanced for three days, in 228 of 310 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 74%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 05, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on CMBT as a result. In 52 of 73 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 194 of 276 cases where CMBT Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 70%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for CMBT moved out of overbought territory on September 21, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 39 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 28 of the 39 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 72%.

The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for CMBT turned negative on September 22, 2026. 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 42 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 28 of the 42 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 67%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CMBT 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%.

CMBT broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 17, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 18 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (1.771) is normal, around the industry mean (179.095). P/E Ratio (6.436) is within average values for comparable stocks, (22.536). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.010) is also within normal values, averaging (13.660). Dividend Yield (0.042) settles around the average of (0.050) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.406) is also within normal values, averaging (4.657).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 27 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 36 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CMBT’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 42 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 41, placing this stock slightly worse than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 55 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to 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.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE:EPD), Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET), Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI), Targa Resources Corp (NYSE:TRGP), Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG), Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:PAA), Antero Midstream Corp (NYSE:AM), CMB.TECH NV (NYSE:CMBT), Plains GP Holdings LP (NASDAQ:PAGP), Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG).

Industry description

Oil & Gas Pipelines industry includes companies that transport natural gas and crude oil through pipelines. These companies also collect and market the fuels. The pipeline segment could be considered as a midstream operation – functioning as a link between the upstream and downstream operations in the oil and gas industry. Some of the largest U.S. pipeline players include Enterprise Products Partners L.P, TC Energy Corporation and Energy Transfer, L.P.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry is 16.25B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 32.88K to 104.83B. ENB holds the highest valuation in this group at 104.83B. The lowest valued company is BROGF at 32.88K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry was 1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -5%, and the average quarterly price growth was 10%. PXS experienced the highest price growth at 20%, while NFEGP experienced the biggest fall at -23%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry was 3%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 18% and the average quarterly volume growth was -38%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 25
P/E Growth Rating: 54
Price Growth Rating: 51
SMR Rating: 53
Profit Risk Rating: 40
Seasonality Score: 21 (-100 ... +100)
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