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Sep 10, 2023

Group Specialty's Struggles: Lose -6.94% in 1 Week! $GLW, $CC, $RYAM, $OLN, $SCSC and More!

Group Specialty Stocks Plunge by -6.94% in One Week - Strong Sell Signals!

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Introduction:

In the fast-paced world of trading, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Recent market movements have sent shockwaves through various sectors, and today, we'll be focusing on one group in particular - Group Specialty. This group has experienced a substantial -6.94% loss in just one week. We'll delve into the key factors influencing this decline and explore notable companies within this sector.

Tickers in This Group:

$KWR,Β $BCPC,Β $GLW,Β $CRS,Β $OLN,Β $ROG,Β $SCSC,Β $CC,Β $RYAM,Β $NGVTΒ andΒ $ECVT

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Industry Description:

The Group Specialty sector encompasses a diverse range of companies with specialized focuses. These companies cater to niche markets, offering unique products and services. This sector's diversity can make it susceptible to rapid market shifts.

Market Cap:

Within the Group Specialty sector, market capitalization varies significantly. The average market cap for this group is approximately 5 billion dollars, with valuations ranging from 205.2 million dollars to a staggering 26.8 billion dollars. Corning (NYSE: GLW) holds the highest market cap in this group at 26.8 billion dollars, while RYAM is valued at the lowest, with a market cap of 205.2 million dollars.

High and Low Price Notable News:

Recent price movements have been tumultuous for Group Specialty stocks. On average, these stocks experienced a weekly price decline of -6.94%. Looking further back, the monthly average price growth was -4.27%, and the quarterly growth averaged at -6.49%. Among the notable performers, Olin (OLN) faced a -5.64% decline this week, while Chemours Company (The) (CC) took a hit with a -7.15% decrease.

Volume:

Trading volume plays a significant role in understanding market sentiment. On average, weekly trading volume across Group Specialty stocks grew by 13.71%. However, the monthly and quarterly averages revealed decreases of -4.21% and -9.94%, respectively. This suggests a mixed bag of investor activity.
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Fundamental Analysis Ratings:

Let's assess the fundamentals of these stocks:

  • Valuation Rating: 61
  • P/E Growth Rating: 50
  • Price Growth Rating: 65
  • SMR Rating: 69
  • Profit Risk Rating: 79
  • Seasonality Score: -23

Notable Ticker Descriptions:

Now, let's take a closer look at some notable companies within this group:

  1. $GLW - Corning (NYSE: GLW)

    • Corning, with a market cap of 26.8 billion dollars, is a significant player in the Group Specialty sector. However, it experienced recent challenges, contributing to the group's overall negative outlook.
  2. $CC - Chemours Company (The) (NYSE: CC)

    • Chemours Company, valued in the billions, is another notable company facing headwinds within this sector.
  3. $RYAM - Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE: RYAM)

    • Despite being on the lower end of market capitalization at 205.2 million dollars, RYAM managed to buck the trend with a weekly gain of +5.62%.

The Group Specialty sector has faced a challenging week with a -6.94% loss. Factors such as market sentiment, price movements, and fundamental ratings all contribute to the negative outlook for this group. As investors, it's essential to stay informed about these developments and carefully consider your trading strategies within this sector.


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Related Ticker: KWR, BCPC, GLW, CRS, OLN, ROG, SCSC, CC, RYAM, NGVT, ECVT

Momentum Indicator for KWR turns positive, indicating new upward trend

KWR saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on February 18, 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 79 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In of the 79 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for KWR just turned positive on January 16, 2025. Looking at past instances where KWR's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 41 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

KWR moved above its 50-day moving average on February 18, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

The 10-day moving average for KWR crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on February 21, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 18 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 KWR advanced for three days, in of 292 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 4 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 KWR declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

KWR broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 20, 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 KWR entered a downward trend on January 22, 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 (2.636) is normal, around the industry mean (3.630). P/E Ratio (32.395) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.064). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (6.088). Dividend Yield (0.009) settles around the average of (0.038) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.860) is also within normal values, averaging (93.186).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. KWR’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 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. KWR’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 83, placing this stock worse than average.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Dow (NYSE:DOW), DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD), Chemours Company (The) (NYSE:CC).

Industry description

The specialty chemicals sector includes companies that produce chemicals and industrial gases, which are of relatively high-value, often made to customer specifications. Examples of specialty chemicals are electronic chemicals, industrial gases, coatings, adhesives and sealants, industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals. The products are often valued on the basis of their purposes/performances rather than for their composition. Linde Plc, Ecolab Inc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., and Dow, Inc. are some of the largest companies making specialty chemicals.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Chemicals: Specialty Industry is 9.04B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 47 to 223.16B. LIN holds the highest valuation in this group at 223.16B. The lowest valued company is GTBT at 47.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Chemicals: Specialty Industry was -2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -2%, and the average quarterly price growth was -6%. ELKEF experienced the highest price growth at 31%, while DTPKF experienced the biggest fall at -56%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Chemicals: Specialty Industry was 50%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 67% and the average quarterly volume growth was 143%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

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

Valuation Rating: 51
P/E Growth Rating: 60
Price Growth Rating: 62
SMR Rating: 76
Profit Risk Rating: 82
Seasonality Score: -37 (-100 ... +100)
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