Canada Market Round-Up

Last week, the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX: ^TSX) opened on a positive note and maintained a positive momentum for the entire week. The S&P/TSX composite index advanced by 364.41 points (1.91%) to 19472.74 for the week ending May 07, 2021. On Monday, the index closed at 19361.88, down 110.86 points or ~0.57%. During the trading session, the index made a fresh all-time high of 19543.88. The buying was seen in Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Utilities stocks, while profit booking was seen in Healthcare, Academic & Educational Services, Technology and Consumer Cyclicals stocks on Monday. The weekly chart indicates that the index is sustaining above the upward sloping trendline and continuously taking support of it. The immediate resistance level for the index is 19544, while the immediate support exists at 19000. On the weekly time frame, RSI is trading at ~67.27 levels, which supports the bullish momentum in the index. We expect volatility to remain high, whereas the index may consolidate with a positive bias in the broad range of 19000 to 19544 levels in the coming trading sessions.

The upcoming major economic events that may impact the Canadian market sentiment include Manufacturing Sales m/m, Wholesale Sales m/m, and Housing Starts monthly.

Global Markets Wrap-Up 

S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both indices hit a new all-time high. For the week ending May 07, 2021, S&P 500 closed at 4232.60, up by ~1.23%. Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 34777.76 with an overall gain of ~ 2.67%; however, the Nasdaq composite dropped 210.44 points and closed at 13752.24 (fell ~1.51%). Russell 2000 settled at 2271.63, reflecting an increase of ~0.23%. The major global indices reacted on a mixed note to the total nonfarm payroll employment that rose by 266,000 in April, and the unemployment rate that little change to 6.1 per cent, as per the data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Having understood the US market’s performance over the past one week, taking cues from major global news, and based on our technical analysis of the S&P/TSX Composite Index, now let us look at the two TSX listed stocks from the technical standpoint. Noted below are our recommendations based on generic insights, entry price, target prices, and stop-loss for Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX: KL) and HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) for the next 2-4 weeks duration.

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. 

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX: KL) is a Canada-based gold mining company. The company is engaged in the business of mining, development, and exploration of Gold. The Company has a presence in Canada and Australia.

Price Action Analysis (on the Weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, KL stock price witnessed a breakout of the falling channel pattern at CAD 47.40 level (on May 06, 2021). The price registered a decisive breakout that suggests a change in trend from sideways to the uptrend. For the past one week, the stock price hovering around the breakout level. Now, the next resistance level appears to be at CAD 57, 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 ~50 level, which supports the upside move in the stock price. Volumes are also supporting the current price action. Furthermore, the stock is trading above its 21-period SMA, indicating a positive trend.

Financial Summary:

General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical analysis, we can conclude that Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. is looking technically well-placed on the chart and we recommend a ‘Buy’ rating on the stock. Investment decision should be made depending on the investor’s appetite for upside potential, risks, and any 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.

HEXO Corp. 

HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO) is a Canada-based cannabis company. The company is engaged in the business to creates and distributes products to serve the Canadian cannabis market.

Price Action Analysis (on the Weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, HEXO stock price broke out the horizontal trendline resistance at CAD 6.63 level on January 13, 2021. Prices have retested the breakout level (on April 21,2021) and bounced from that level. Now, the next resistance level appears to be at CAD 10.10, 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 ~56.80 levels, indicating bullish momentum. Moreover, the stock is trading above 21-period and 50-period SMA, which may act as a crucial support level for the prices. The volume in the stock is showing an upward trend, which indicates higher participation from the investors.  

Financial Summary:

General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical analysis, we can conclude that HEXO Corp. is looking technically well-placed on the chart and we recommend a ‘Buy’ rating on the stock. Investment decision should be made depending on the investor’s appetite for upside potential, risks, and any 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 update 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 which could impact the stock prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risks, currency risks, and social and political instability risks etc.

Entry Price: For the given recommendation(s), the Entry Price is assumed to be at or above a certain level. However, a slight deviation on either side in the ‘Entry Price’ can be considered depending upon the potential expected or indicated.

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.

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 May 10, 2021. 

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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