Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 6.0518% Index Stock Forecast
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 6.0518% Index stock upgraded to Buy Candidate.
(Updated on May 23, 2024)
The Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 6.0518% Index stock price gained 0.719% on the last trading day (Thursday, 23rd May 2024), rising from $25.40 to $25.58. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.47% from a day low at $25.21 to a day high of $25.58. The price has risen in 5 of the last 10 days and is up by 1.15% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -30 shares and in total, 1 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $25.81 thousand. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock is moving within a narrow and horizontal trend and further movements within this trend can be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 6.0518% Index stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $24.83 and $25.71 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
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IPB Signals & Forecast
The Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 6.0518% Index stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock, but the stock has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $25.38 and $25.45. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, May 16, 2024, and so far it has risen 2.03%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. 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. Volume fell during the last trading day while the price increased. This causes a divergence and may be considered as an early warning, but it may not be. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, April 25, 2024 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Monday, May 20, 2024.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, April 25, 2024 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Monday, May 20, 2024.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, April 25, 2024 for the short-term and also have Golden Star Signal for the medium-term dated Monday, May 20, 2024.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
A buy signal from a double bottom formation was found on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and based on theory for this formation the price should go up by 2.12% to $26.12 within 19 trading days since signal was issued (Friday, May 24, 2024).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 6.0518% Index stock
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 6.0518% Index finds support from accumulated volume at $25.50 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $0.370 between high and low, or 1.47%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 0.773%
Our recommended stop-loss: $24.23 (-5.26%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 18 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (IPB) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 24th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 24th we expect Merrill Lynch & Company., Inc. 6.0518% Index Plus Trust Certificates Series 2003-1 to open at $25.46, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $25.32 and $25.84, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.261 (+/-1.02%) up or down from last closing price. If Merrill Lynch & Company., Inc. 6.0518% Index Plus Trust Certificates Series 2003-1 takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.04% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $25.62 (0.16%) than the support at $25.50 (0.31%), 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 Merrill Lynch & Company., Inc. 6.0518% Index Plus Trust Certificates Series 2003-1 stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity, as there is a fair chance for Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 6.0518% Index stock to perform well in the short-term period. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold/Accumulate to a Buy candidate.
Current score: 2.339 Buy Candidate Upgraded
Predicted Opening Price for Merrill Lynch & Company., Inc. 6.0518% Index Plus Trust Certificates Series 2003-1 of Friday, May 24, 2024
| Fair opening price May 24, 2024 | Current price |
|---|---|
| $25.46 ( 0.482%) | $25.58 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for IPB
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 25.83 | 0.96 % | |
| R2 | 25.69 | 0.412 % | ||
| R1 | 25.60 | 0.0704 % | ||
| Current price: | 25.58 | |||
| Support | S1 | 25.32 | -1.03 % | |
| S2 | 25.23 | -1.38 % | ||
| S3 | 25.09 | -1.93 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 25.80 | 0.86 % | |
| R2 | 25.65 | 0.274 % | ||
| R1 | 25.62 | 0.156 % | ||
| Current price | 25.58 | |||
| Support | S1 | 25.50 | -0.313% | |
| S2 | 25.36 | -0.86% | ||
| S3 | 25.22 | -1.41% |
IPB Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $0.756 | 2.96% |
| 2 | Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | $0.756 | 3.00% |
| 3 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 | $0.756 | 2.91% |
| 4 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 | $0.756 | 3.02% |
| 5 | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | $0.756 | 3.02% |
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