$UMC, $TROO, $KOPN: Liquid Crystal Companies Surge with a Remarkable +12.2% Performance Boost in the Past Week
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In the fast-paced world of the stock market, one theme that has recently captured the attention of investors is the Liquid Crystal companies. This group, comprising UMC, TROO, and KOPN, has shown remarkable resilience and growth, with a notable +12.2% increase in performance over the past week. Let's delve into the key factors driving this theme and analyze each ticker within it.
Positive Outlook and Volume Indicator
Today, stocks in the Liquid Crystal group are displaying a Positive Outlook, a sentiment reinforced by the Volume Indicator. Tickeron, a market intelligence platform, is optimistic about this group, predicting a further increase of more than 4.00% within the next month with a likelihood of 50%. The daily ratio of advancing to declining volumes over the last month was 1.23 to 1, signaling a healthy market sentiment.
Similar Positive Trends and Market Cap Analysis
Two stocks within this theme exhibit a similar positive trend based on 15 indicators, boasting an average likelihood of 89%. The average market capitalization across the Liquid Crystal theme is 6.6B, with individual market caps ranging from 175.7M to 19.4B. UMC leads with the highest valuation at 19.4B, while KOPN stands as the lowest valued company at 175.7M.
Highs and Lows: Price Growth Insights
The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Liquid Crystal theme is an impressive 12.2%. For the same theme, the average monthly price growth stands at 14.14%, showcasing the dynamic nature of these stocks. However, the average quarterly price growth reveals a -6.62% dip. KOPN takes the lead in price growth at 18.08%, while UMC experiences a notable fall of 7.58%.
Notable News and Events
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KOPN's Surge: On 11/15/23 at 8:03 AM, KOPN emerged as a top weekly gainer for penny stocks, soaring by +22.31%. This indicates a robust performance within the penny stock realm.
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UMC's Resilience: On 11/3/23 at 6:26 AM, UMC displayed resilience as a top weekly gainer with a +5.62% jump. This was followed by an expectation of an uptrend continuation.
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UMC's Decline: On 9/21/23 at 11:53 AM, UMC experienced a decline of -5.04%, underlining the volatility inherent in these stocks.
Volume Trends and Analysis
The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Liquid Crystal theme was -56.51%. For the same stocks, the average monthly and quarterly volume growths were -54.85% and -67.4%, respectively. It's crucial to note the recent volume surges for KOPN:
- On 12/28/23 at 7:33 AM, KOPN's volume increased for a consecutive 5 days, with an average daily gain of 137%.
- On 12/23/23 at 6:08 AM, KOPN's volume increased for four consecutive days, resulting in a record-breaking daily growth of 112% of the 65-Day Volume Moving Average.
Ticker-Specific Trends: A Technical Analysis
1. UMC (United Microelectronic)
UMC sees a bullish signal as its 50-day moving average crosses above its 200-day moving average on December 14, 2023. With a current price of $8.52, the stock is trading between $13.60 resistance and $7.72 support lines. The month of 11/27/23 - 12/28/23 witnessed a +9% uptrend, with the week of 12/20/23 - 12/28/23 showing a similar growth.
2. TROO
TROO's RSI Oscillator ascends from oversold territory on December 18, 2023, indicating a potential shift from a downward to an upward trend. With a current price of $2.99, the stock is trading between $3.39 support and $2.45 resistance lines. The month of 11/27/23 - 12/28/23 experienced a -2% downtrend, while the week of 12/20/23 - 12/28/23 shows a +11% uptrend.
3. KOPN (Kopin)
KOPN's MACD Histogram crossing above the signal line on December 20, 2023, is a positive sign. With a current price of $2.09, the stock is above the highest support line found by A.I. at $1.01. The month of 11/27/23 - 12/28/23 witnessed a +31% uptrend, with the week of 12/20/23 - 12/28/23 showing a +25% uptrend.
In summary, the Liquid Crystal theme is marked by impressive overall growth, with individual stocks exhibiting unique trends. Investors should closely monitor the technical signals and the evolving market dynamics to make informed decisions in this dynamic sector.
Momentum Indicator for UMC turns positive, indicating new upward trend
UMC saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on March 31, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 96 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 96 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
The 10-day moving average for UMC crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on February 24, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 13 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 .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where UMC advanced for three days, in of 265 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 198 cases where UMC Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for UMC moved out of overbought territory on March 06, 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 37 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 37 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for UMC turned negative on March 21, 2025. 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 43 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 43 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where UMC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
UMC broke above its upper Bollinger Band on March 31, 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 Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously 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 (1.575) is normal, around the industry mean (9.805). P/E Ratio (12.672) is within average values for comparable stocks, (68.801). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.520) is also within normal values, averaging (2.392). UMC's Dividend Yield (0.064) is considerably higher than the industry average of (0.022). P/S Ratio (2.577) is also within normal values, averaging (33.029).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 76, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating 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 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. UMC’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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a manufcaturer of micro chips, semiconductors, and components for liquid crystal display production
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