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A New Leadership…Â
Out of the four sectors leading the market, two have already broken out of their consolidation structures on their weekly equal-weighted charts and have reactivated the uptrend. However, the other two (Communication Services & Financials) have not yet done so.
If things continue as they are, it seems likely that the next breakout will come from Financials and Communication Services. If this materializes, it would indicate that the healthy rotation process is still in place.
The overall sentiment among investors remains above its historical average, according to the latest weekly survey by the American Association of Individual Investors, reflecting the market’s persistent optimism.
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Industrials Candidates
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., a company dedicated to manufacturing water management products and drainage solutions for use in the construction and infrastructure market, has reached a new 52-week high, breaking out of the price range it had been oscillating within since 2021.
The stock has recently maintained positive performance compared to the market, the sector, and the industry. Characteristics of a leader.
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Communication Services
From the Communication Services sector, we bring two candidates. The first of them is Go Daddy, Inc., a company that provides website creation, hosting, and security tools.
The stock has recently broken out of the price range it had been oscillating within since 2019, and session after session, it has been setting new highs. The stock continues to outperform positively compared to its peers within the industry and the sector.
The second candidate is Walt Disney Co., which has reached a new 52-week high, and its price has closed the session within an important resistance zone for the past year and a half.
The stock does not yet meet all the criteria of a total leader, but it is on its way, leading the industry and the sector. The only thing lacking is industry leadership within its sector. However, undoubtedly, the stock is at an interesting point to observe and evaluate if it finally manages to surpass the $120 zone.
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Financials
The candidate from the financial sector is Discover Financial Services, a holding company operating in the digital banking and payment services segments, which could be acquired by Capital One Financial.
The stock price has formed a multi-year base after reaching a peak around mid-2021, and following the announcement of the potential merger, it has returned to peak levels.
A crossover above this could represent an interesting opportunity, with a very favourable risk profile, for a company that has favourable performance within the industry and within a sector that has been gaining ground in the market.
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Originally posted on March 24, 2024
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