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Quidel Corporation stock downgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Sell Candidate after Friday trading session.
(Updated on Dec 08, 2023)


Sell candidate since Dec 08, 2023 PDF
The Quidel Corporation stock price fell by -0.97495125243739% on the last day (Friday, 8th Dec 2023) from $66.67 to $66.02. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.34% from a day low at $65.82 to a day high of $67.36. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -5.25% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 294 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, 710 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $46.89 million.

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The stock lies in the middle of a very wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -12.53% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $48.13 and $60.38 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.

QDEL Signals & Forecast

The Quidel Corporation 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 $67.52. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $64.87. 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. 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, November 29, 2023, and so far it has fallen -5.85%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

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Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Quidel Corporation stock

Quidel Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $65.57 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

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 $1.54 between high and low, or 2.34%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.05%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (QDEL) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 11th

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 11th we expect Quidel Corporation to open at $66.40, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $64.00 and $68.04, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.02 (+/-3.06%) up or down from last closing price. If Quidel Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 6.13% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $65.57 (0.68%) than the resistance at $68.30 (3.45%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is Quidel Corporation stock A Buy?

Quidel Corporation holds several negative signals and is within a very wide and falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold/Accumulate to a Sell candidate.

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Sell Candidate Downgraded

Predicted Opening Price for Quidel Corporation of Monday, December 11, 2023

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

Fair opening price December 11, 2023 Current price
$66.40 $66.02 (Undervalued)

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
Resistance R3 67.94 2.90 %
R2 67.35 2.01 %
R1 66.98 1.46 %
Current price: 66.02
Support S1 65.81 -0.320 %
S2 65.45 -0.87 %
S3 64.86 -1.76 %

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
Resistance R3 76.37 15.68 %
R2 75.74 14.72 %
R1 68.30 3.45 %
Current price 66.02
Support S1 65.57 -0.682%
S2 64.94 -1.64%
S3 62.75 -4.95%
What is the symbol for Quidel Corporation Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for Quidel Corporation is QDEL and it is traded on the NASDAQ (NASDAQ Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell Quidel Corporation Stock?
Quidel Corporation holds several negative signals and is within a very wide and falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold/Accumulate to a Sell candidate.

How to buy Quidel Corporation Stock?
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What's the current price of Quidel Corporation Stock?
As of the end of day on the 2023-12-08, the price of an Quidel Corporation (QDEL) share was $66.02.

What is the 52-week high and low for Quidel Corporation Stock?
The 52-week high for Quidel Corporation Stock is $102.00 and the 52-week low is $57.55.

What is the market capitalization of Quidel Corporation Stock?
As of the 2023-12-08, the market capitalization of Quidel Corporation is 4.455B.

When is the next earnings date for Quidel Corporation?
The upcoming earnings date for Quidel Corporation is 2024-02-21 23:00:00.

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About Quidel Corporation

Quidel QuidelOrtho Corporation provides various in vitro diagnostics products worldwide. The company's product portfolio covers a range of point-of-care tests for infectious diseases, critical cardiac health and autoimmune biomarkers, and clinical and at-home products to detect COVID-19. It provides visually-read lateral flow products in infectious disease and reproductive health; direct fluorescent antibodies in infectious disease and virology; micro-t... QDEL Profile

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