United Bankshares Stock Forecast
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Golden Star
The Golden Star is a refined bullish signal based on the Golden Cross, developed by Jim Stromberg, incorporating additional time frame-specific moving averages and precise price line crossings. This signal is effective for liquid stocks, highlighting short-term upward momentum.
Death Star
The Death Star, developed by Jim Stromberg, is the bearish counterpart to the Golden Star, serving as a sell signal. It is triggered by specific moving average crossings on the price line, indicating a likely prolonged decline in the stock.
Golden Cross
The Golden Cross is a bullish signal where the short-term moving average crosses above the long-term moving average, indicating potential upward momentum.
Death Cross
The Death Cross is a bearish signal where the short-term moving average crosses below the long-term moving average, indicating potential downward momentum.
Pivot Bottom
A Pivot Bottom is a significant low point identified by algorithms developed by StockInvest.us. While it may indicate a short-term directional change, it does not necessarily imply a complete trend reversal. Pivot Bottoms are marked as green circles on the price line.
Pivot Top
A Pivot Top represents a significant high point identified by algorithms developed by StockInvest.us. Similar to Pivot Bottoms, it may suggest a short-term directional change within the main trend, rather than a full trend reversal. Pivot Tops are marked as red circles on the price line.
RSI Oversold
RSI oversold indicates that a stock has declined significantly and may be undervalued, potentially presenting a buying opportunity. This condition is marked by a green line on the chart but should be confirmed with other indicators before taking action.
RSI Overbought
RSI overbought suggests that a stock has risen rapidly and may be due for a pullback. It is marked by a red line on the chart, signaling increased risk. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s time to sell, but it’s important to monitor closely.
Accumulated Volume
The bars indicate how much stock has been traded on each price during the chart period.
Buy Signal (MA)
Buy Signal from Moving Average: Indicates potential upward movement.
Sell Signal (MA)
Sell Signal from Moving Average: Indicates potential downward movement.
AI Analysis of UBSI
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United Bankshares stock downgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Sell Candidate after Thursday trading session
(Updated on Oct 03, 2024)
Sell candidate since Oct 03, 2024
The United Bankshares stock price fell by -0.588% on the last day (Thursday, 3rd Oct 2024) from $35.74 to $35.53. It has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.54% from a day low at $35.31 to a day high of $35.85. The price has fallen in 8 of the last 10 days and is down by -7.69% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 239 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, 464 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $16.50 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 5.30% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $35.40 and $43.05 at the end of this 3-month period.
UBSI Signals & Forecast
There are few to no technical positive signals at the moment. The United Bankshares stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $36.34 and $37.19. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Friday, July 26, 2024, and so far it has fallen -9.64%. 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. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 in the short-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
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, July 09, 2024 in the short-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 United Bankshares stock
United Bankshares finds support from accumulated volume at $35.37 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 with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.545 between high and low, or 1.54%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.16%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (UBSI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 4th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 4th we expect United Bankshares to open at $35.56, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $34.60 and $36.46, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.93 (+/-2.61%) up or down from last closing price. If United Bankshares takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.22% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $35.37 (0.45%) than the resistance at $37.02 (4.19%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is United Bankshares stock A Buy?
The United Bankshares stock holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe United Bankshares will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we 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.
Current score:
-2.136
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on October 4, 2024 - $35.56 ( 0.0891%). The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.Trading levels for UBSI
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 36.11 | 1.62% |
| R2 | 35.90 | 1.04% |
| R1 | 35.77 | 0.675% |
| Price | 35.53 | |
| S1 | 35.35 | -0.497% |
| S2 | 35.22 | -0.86% |
| S3 | 35.02 | -1.44% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 38.93 | 9.57% |
| R2 | 37.84 | 6.50% |
| R1 | 37.02 | 4.19% |
| Price | 35.53 | |
| S1 | 35.37 | -0.450% |
| S2 | 35.30 | -0.647% |
| S3 | 34.09 | -4.05% |
UBSI Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Oct 01, 2024 | $0.370 | 1.03% |
| 2 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 01, 2024 | $0.370 | 1.15% |
| 3 | Feb 26, 2024 | Mar 07, 2024 | Apr 01, 2024 | $0.370 | 1.05% |
| 4 | Nov 10, 2023 | Dec 07, 2023 | Jan 02, 2024 | $0.370 | 0.98% |
| 5 | Aug 28, 2023 | Sep 07, 2023 | Oct 02, 2023 | $0.360 | 1.32% |
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