AstraZeneca PLC Stock Forecast

Red day on Friday for AstraZeneca PLC stock after losing 0.87%
(Updated on May 03, 2024)

AZN.L Signals & Forecast

The AstraZeneca PLC stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately £12,068.00. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately £10,976.69. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, May 01, 2024, and so far it has fallen -0.99%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for AstraZeneca PLC stock

On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at £10,450.00 and £10,036.00. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, AstraZeneca PLC finds support just below today's level at £10,450.00. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at £10,036.00 and £9,724.00.

This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved £168.00 between high and low, or 1.40%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.20%.

The AstraZeneca PLC stock is overbought on RSI14 and the RSI has been falling for the last couple of days. This together with the fact that the stock is in the upper part of the trend poses a possible good selling opportunity for the short-term trader. However, one should note that some stocks may go long and hard while being overbought. Regardless, the high RSI together with the trend position increases the risk and higher daily movements (volatility) should be expected. A correction down in the nearby future seems very likely and it is of great importance that the stock manages to break the trend before that occurs.

Our recommended stop-loss: £11,599.94 (-3.73%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. The RSI14 is 81 and this increases the risk substantially. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 2 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (AZN.L) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 7th

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 7th we expect AstraZeneca PLC to open at £12,079.33, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between £11,810.03 and £12,289.97, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-£239.97 (+/-1.99%) up or down from last closing price. If AstraZeneca PLC takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.98% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at £12,062.00 (0.10%) than the support at £10,450.00 (13.28%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is AstraZeneca PLC stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for AstraZeneca PLC stock to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 2.677 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Opening Price for AstraZeneca PLC of Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.