Canada Market Round-Up

The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX: ^TSX) started last week on a negative note but maintained bullish momentum for the entire week. The S&P/TSX composite index advanced by 276.99 points (1.30%) to 21548.84 for the week ending February 11, 2022. On February 14, 2022, the index closed at 21352.51, down by 196.33 points or ~0.91% amid worries of the Ukraine uncertainty. Academic & Educational Services, and Basic Materials were the leading sectors, while Healthcare, Energy, Financials, Real Estate, Industrials, Utilities, and Consumer Non-Cyclicals were the laggards on Monday. The weekly chart indicates that the index prices are sustaining above the horizontal trendline which is acting as a support at current levels. Moreover, prices are trading above the 21-period and 50-period SMA, indicating positive momentum. The immediate resistance level of the index is 21800, while the immediate support exists at 21064. On the weekly time frame, RSI is trading at ~56.90 levels, giving a slight taste of building uptick in the prices.

On the macro front, the upcoming major economic events that may impact the Canadian market sentiment include House Starts, CPI BoC Core YY, and Retail Sales MM along with the FMOC mins release.

Global Markets Wrap-Up 

For the week ending February 11, 2022, S&P 500 closed at 4418.64, down by ~1.82%. Moreover, the Nasdaq composite was also down by ~2.18% and settled at 13791.15. While Russell 2000 ended the week at 2030.15, reflecting an increase of ~1.39%. According to the weekly data published by the U.S. Department of Labor, the seasonally adjusted initial US initial jobless claims data decreased by 16,000 to 223,000 for the week ending February 05, 2022, against the initial claims at 239,000 in the prior week. 

Taking into the US market's performance over the last week, connecting the anecdotes from major global macro and data front, and based on our technical analysis of the S&P/TSX Composite Index, the two TSX listed stocks fit the maximum criteria on the technical framework. Mentioned below are the recommendations based on generic insights, entry price, target prices, and stop-loss for Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX:OLA) and Ascot Resources Ltd. (TSX:AOT) for the next 2-4 weeks' duration.

Orla Mining Ltd. 

Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX: OLA) is a Canada-based mineral exploration company. The Company is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties.

Price Action Analysis (on the Weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, OLA stock prices are trading above the upward sloping trendline support level of CAD 4.20 and continuously taking support of the same. After taking the support of its upward sloping trendline, the price has witnessed a sharp upside rally which indicates bulls are still in action. The next resistance level is placed around CAD 5.52, and the stock may test that level in the short term (2-4 weeks).              

Technical Indicators Analysis (On the Weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, the momentum oscillator RSI (14-Period) is trading at ~51.86 levels, indicating the stock is inching slightly on the upside though gradually. In addition, the volume in the stock is showing an upward trend, which indicates higher participation from the investors. Further, the stock is trading above 21-period and 50-period SMA, which is supportive of the bullish momentum.

 Financial Summary:

General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical analysis, we can conclude that Orla Mining Ltd. is technically well-placed on the chart. Therefore, we recommend a ' Buy rating on the stock. Investment decisions should be made depending on the investor's appetite for upside potential, risks, and previous holdings. This recommendation is purely based on technical analysis, and fundamental analysis has not been considered in this report. Below is the summary of our recommendation.

Ascot Resources Ltd. 

Ascot Resources Ltd. (TSX: AOT) is a Canada-based diversified mining company. The company is engaged in the exploration of gold, silver, and copper in North America.

Price Action Analysis (on the weekly chart)

On the weekly chart, AOT stock prices are trading in a rising channel pattern and sustaining above the lower band of the pattern. The recent upside movement in the stock is backed by increasing volumes, further supporting a positive bias. Now, the next resistance level appears to be at CAD 1.29, and the stock may test that level in the short term (2-4 weeks).

Technical Indicators Analysis (On the weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, the momentum oscillator RSI (14-Period) is hovering at ~48.53 levels, reversing from the lower end which indicates the positive momentum. The weekly volumes also seem supportive for the upside movement. However, the stock is trading below 21-period and 50-period SMA, which may act as a resistance level.

 Financial Summary:

General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical analysis, Ascot Resources Ltd. seems to be technically well-placed on the chart. Therefore, we recommend a 'Speculative Buy' rating on the stock. Investment decisions should be made depending on the investor's appetite for upside potential, risks, and previous holdings. This recommendation is purely based on technical analysis, and fundamental analysis has not been considered in this report. Below is the summary of our recommendation.

Upcoming Major Global Economic Events

Market events occur on a day-to-day basis depending on the frequency of the data and generally include updates on employment, inflation, GDP, consumer sentiments, etc. Noted below are the upcoming week's major global economic events that could impact the S&P/TSX Composite Index and listed stocks' prices.

Investment Related Risks: Based on the technical analysis, the risks are defined as per risk-reward ratio (~0.60:1.00); however, returns are generated within 2-4 weeks' time frame. This may be looked at by Investors with sufficient risk appetite looking for returns within a short investment duration. Investment recommendations provided in this report are solely based on technical parameters, and the fundamental performance of the stocks has not been considered in the decision-making process. Other factors that could impact the stock prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risks, currency risks, social and political instability risks, etc. 

Note: How to Read the Charts?

The Green color line reflects the 21-period moving average, while the Red color line indicates the 50-period moving average. SMA helps to identify existing price trend. If the prices are trading above the 21-period and 50-period moving average, then it shows prices are currently trading in a bullish trend.

The Black color line in the chart's lower segment reflects the Relative Strength Index (14-Period), which indicates price momentum and signals momentum in trend. A reading of 70 or above suggests overbought status, while a reading of 30 or below suggests an oversold status.

The Blue color bars in the chart's lower segment show the volume of the stock. The volume is the number of shares that changed hands during a given day. Stocks with high volumes are more liquid than stocks with lesser volume, and we consider stocks with greater than or equal to 200,000 volumes as more liquid. Liquidity in stocks helps in easier and faster execution of the order.

The Orange color lines are the trend lines drawn by connecting two or more price points and used for trend identification purposes. The trend line also acts as a line of support and resistance.

Technical Indicators Defined: - 

Support: A level where-in the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest.

Resistance: A level where-in the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and the uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. 

Stop-loss: It is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavorable movement in the stock prices.

Risk Reward Ratio: The risk reward ratio is the difference between an entry point to a stop loss and profit level. We suggest ~60% Stop Loss of the Target 1 from the entry point.

A trailing stop-loss is a modification of stop-loss in case of favourable movement in the price to protect the gains. We suggest Investors to Trail the Stop-Loss as per the aforementioned levels if the stock price achieves more than 50% of the Target 1. Investors should consider exiting from the position as per the Trailing Stop-Loss level if the price starts moving downwards after achieving more than 50% of the Target 1.

The reference date for all price data, volumes, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is February 14, 2022. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV. 

Abbreviations

CMP: Current Market Price

SMA: Simple Moving Average

CAD: Canadian Dollar

RSI: Relative Strength Index 

Note: Trading decisions require a thorough analysis by investors. Technical reports in general chart out metrics that may be assessed by investors before any stock evaluation. The above are illustrative analytical factors used for evaluating the stocks; other parameters can be looked at along with additional risks per se. Past performance is neither an indicator nor a guarantee of future performance.

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