Shipping Stocks Feels Tailwinds of Trade War
The latest move in the ongoing trade war between U.S. and China saw the Trump administration announce that the U.S. would be withdrawing from the Universal Postal Union, a 144-year-old-treaty among 192 nations that helps set international postage rates.
The trading community considered this move as a bullish decision for international shipping rates. The result? Shipping stocks soared high on Monday and also helped garner a heavy dose of investor’s interest in overseas shipping stocks.
Top Ships Inc. (TOPS, $1.97) was the most notable runner amongst all the shipping stocks, as it recorded a +56% gain. Diana Containerships Inc (DCIX, $1.57), Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. (SINO, $1.26) and Globus Maritime Ltd (GLBS, $6.05) were some of the other top gainers, rising by +23.9%, +17.6% and +13.5%, respectively.
With a remarkable run at the onset of the week, traders are waiting to see if the surge in shipping stocks has the legs to carry forward or if the buying binge is just temporary. It's worth keeping an eye on.
TOPS in +3.13% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on October 23, 2025
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 TOPS advanced for three days, in of 209 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 15, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on TOPS as a result. In of 81 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
TOPS moved above its 50-day moving average on October 15, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for TOPS crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 03, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 10 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for TOPS moved out of overbought territory on September 29, 2025. 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 21 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 21 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where TOPS declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
TOPS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 26, 2025. 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.
The Aroon Indicator for TOPS entered a downward trend on September 25, 2025. 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 Valuation Rating of (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 (0.221) is normal, around the industry mean (86.741). P/E Ratio (2.636) is within average values for comparable stocks, (51.994). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (5.030). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.088) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.319) is also within normal values, averaging (3.683).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. TOPS’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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. TOPS’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 58, placing this stock worse than average.
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