Markel Corporation Stock Forecast

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Markel Corporation stock price down 2.26% on Tuesday
(Updated on Feb 11, 2025)
The Markel Corporation stock price fell by -2.26% on the last day (Tuesday, 11th Feb 2025) from $1,990.63 to $1,945.59. It has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.39% from a day low at $1,942.10 to a day high of $1,988.56. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still up by 6.55% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 14 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 87 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $168.80 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 9.37% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $1,883.62 and $2,262.60 at the end of this 3-month period.

MKL Signals & Forecast
The Markel Corporation stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $1,934.42 and $1,789.54. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. 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 Thursday, February 06, 2025, and so far it has fallen -5.55%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in the long-term chart.
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 Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in the long-term chart.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.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Markel Corporation stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $1,774.07 and $1,750.59. 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, Markel Corporation finds support just below today's level at $1,774.07. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $1,750.59 and $1,746.30.
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 $46.46 between high and low, or 2.39%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.61%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $1,856.37 (-4.59%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 3 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (MKL) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 12th
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 12th we expect Markel Corporation to open at $1,958.75, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $1,900.19 and $1,990.99, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$45.40 (+/-2.33%) up or down from last closing price. If Markel Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.67% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $1,990.63 (2.31%) than the support at $1,774.07 (8.82%), 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 Markel Corporation 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 Markel Corporation stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
2.822
Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on February 12, 2025 - $1,958.75 ( 0.676%).MKL Performance
Trading levels for MKL
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |
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R3 | 2,005.21 | 3.06% |
R2 | 1,987.46 | 2.15% |
R1 | 1,976.50 | 1.59% |
Price | 1,945.59 | |
S1 | 1,941.00 | -0.236% |
S2 | 1,930.04 | -0.799% |
S3 | 1,912.29 | -1.71% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |
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R3 | 2,059.83 | 5.87% |
R2 | 2,026.37 | 4.15% |
R1 | 1,990.63 | 2.31% |
Price | 1,945.59 | |
S1 | 1,774.07 | -8.82% |
S2 | 1,750.59 | -10.02% |
S3 | 1,746.30 | -10.24% |
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