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Jan 17, 2024

Uranium Sector Surges: $CCJ, $UEC, $LEU, $UUUU, $NXE Show Impressive +11.79% Weekly Performance Growth

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The uranium sector, comprising companies like Cameco (CCJ), Uranium Energy (UEC), Centrus Energy (LEU), Energy Fuels (UUUU), and NexGen Energy (NXE), has recently been under the spotlight. In the past week, these companies collectively experienced an impressive 11.79% increase in performance, reflecting a positive outlook.

Positive Signals and Tickeron's Forecast

The positivity in the uranium sector is reinforced by Tickeron's 15 Indicator Stock Fear & Greed Index, indicating a Positive Outlook. Tickeron predicts a further increase of over 4.00% within the next month, with a confidence level of 78%. Such positive sentiment is further supported by a daily ratio of advancing to declining volumes at 1.36 to 1 over the last month.

Market Capitalization Overview

Analyzing market capitalization within the uranium sector reveals an average valuation of 5.6 billion dollars. Cameco (CCJ) leads the pack with a substantial 19.7 billion market cap, while Centrus Energy (LEU) is at the lower end with a valuation of 797.6 million dollars.

Price Movements: Highs and Lows

The past week saw an average weekly price growth of 15.72% across the uranium stocks, indicating strong momentum. Uranium Energy (UEC) took the lead with a notable 21.22% price growth, while Centrus Energy (LEU) faced a minor setback with an 8.76% fall.

Stock-Specific News: Recent Setbacks and Reversals

Tracking recent developments, Uranium Energy (UEC) experienced a decline of -5.1% on October 17, 2023, resulting in expectations of a downtrend reversal. Similarly, Cameco (CCJ) and NexGen Energy (NXE) faced setbacks, declining by -9.77% and -9.56%, respectively.

Volume Surge: Breaking Records

The uranium sector has witnessed an extraordinary surge in trading volume, with an average weekly growth of 339.25%. Record-breaking daily volume increases of 209%, 263%, and 262% for Uranium Energy and NexGen Energy further emphasize the heightened market activity.

Technical Analysis: Bullish Signals

  1. UEC's Aroon Indicator: Triggering a bullish signal on January 12, 2024, the Aroon Indicator for Uranium Energy (UEC) indicates a potential upward move. Historical data shows a 90% probability of stock price increase following such signals.

  2. LEU's Stochastic Oscillator: On January 11, 2024, the Stochastic Indicator for Centrus Energy (LEU) moved out of oversold territory, signaling a potential bullish trend. With a historical accuracy of over 90%, this could be a significant development.

  3. UUUU's MACD Histogram: Turning positive on January 12, 2024, the MACD Histogram for Energy Fuels (UUUU) suggests a favorable trend. Historical analysis indicates an 89% probability of continued upward movement.

Summary

In conclusion, the uranium sector, represented by CCJ, UEC, LEU, UUUU, and NXE, is currently experiencing a notable surge in performance. Positive signals from technical indicators, coupled with Tickeron's optimistic forecast, contribute to the bullish outlook. Investors should carefully monitor individual stock movements and be prepared for potential opportunities in this evolving market.

Related Ticker: CCJ, UEC, LEU, UUUU, NXE

CCJ in +4.87% Uptrend, advancing for three consecutive days on June 16, 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 CCJ advanced for three days, in of 300 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The 50-day moving average for CCJ moved above the 200-day moving average on June 12, 2025. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 299 cases where CCJ 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 RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 19 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CCJ declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

CCJ broke above its upper Bollinger Band on June 09, 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock better than average.

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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CCJ’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably 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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly 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 (4.500) is normal, around the industry mean (4.982). P/E Ratio (76.107) is within average values for comparable stocks, (108.929). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (1.744). Dividend Yield (0.002) settles around the average of (0.055) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (10.627) is also within normal values, averaging (257.654).

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP), Freeport-McMoran (NYSE:FCX), Vale SA (NYSE:VALE), Teck Resources Limited (NYSE:TECK), Cameco Corp (NYSE:CCJ).

Industry description

The category includes companies that explore for, mine and extract metals, such as copper, diamonds, nickel, cobalt ore, lead, zinc and uranium. BHP, Rio Tinto and Southern Copper Corporation are major players in this space.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Other Metals/Minerals Industry is 3.07B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 230 to 223.12B. BHPBF holds the highest valuation in this group at 223.12B. The lowest valued company is BAJFF at 230.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Other Metals/Minerals Industry was 0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 9%, and the average quarterly price growth was 33%. VULMF experienced the highest price growth at 138%, while GUELF experienced the biggest fall at -73%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Other Metals/Minerals Industry was 12%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 124% and the average quarterly volume growth was 103%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

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

Valuation Rating: 53
P/E Growth Rating: 78
Price Growth Rating: 52
SMR Rating: 90
Profit Risk Rating: 85
Seasonality Score: -9 (-100 ... +100)
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