Canada Market Round-Up

The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX: ^TSX) opened the last week on a negative note but ended the week in green. The S&P/TSX composite index advanced 265.44 points (1.32%) to 20416.31 for the week ending October 08, 2021 and snapped 4-week losing streak. The market reacted positively to the Canadian employment data, which rose by 157,000 (+0.8%) in September, the fourth consecutive monthly increase. The unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points to 6.9%. Academic & Educational Services, Energy, Financials, Basic Materials, and Consumer Cyclical were the leading sectors, while Healthcare, Technology, utilities, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Industrials were the laggards on Friday. The weekly chart indicates that the index prices are trading in the rising channel pattern and taking support at the lower band of the pattern. Currently, price is trading above 21-period SMA. The immediate resistance level of the index is 20710, while the immediate support exists at 19950. On the weekly time frame, RSI is trading at ~60.19 levels. We expect volatility to remain high, whereas the index may consolidate within the range of 19950 to 20710 levels in the coming trading sessions. 

The upcoming major economic events that may impact the Canadian market sentiment include Manufacturing Sales MM, Wholesale Trade MM and House Starts, Annualized.

Global Markets Wrap-Up 

For the week ending October 08, 2021, S&P 500 closed at 4391.34, up by ~0.79%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 34746.71 with a gain of ~1.22%. Moreover, the Nasdaq composite gained marginally 12.84 points and settled at 14579.54, while Russell 2000 ended the week at 2233.09, reflecting a decrease of ~0.38%. Meanwhile, domestic markets took positive cues from the decent ADP Non-Farm Employment change data coupled with decline in the US unemployment data. Notably, the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change data increased by 568,000 in September versus August 2021. Also, the seasonally adjusted initial US unemployment claims data published by the US Department of Labor, decreased by 38k to 326k for the week ending 02 October 2021 against the revised unemployment claims at 362k in the prior week. 

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 Canadian Utilities Limited. (TSX: CU) and Shawcor Ltd. (TSX: SCL) for the next 2-4 weeks’ duration.

Canadian Utilities Limited.  

Canadian Utilities Limited. (TSX: CU) is a Canada-based company that offers services in the areas of electricity, pipelines & liquids, and retail energy. The Company’s segments include Electricity, Pipelines & Liquids and Corporate & Other.

Price Action Analysis (on the Weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, CU stock prices are sustaining above the upward sloping trendline and continuously taking support of the same. Now, the next resistance level appears to be at CAD 39.50, 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 ~50.47 level, which indicates positive momentum in the price. The weekly volume in the stock is showing an upward trend, which indicates higher participation from the investors. Moreover, the stock is trading above 50-period SMA, indicating a positive trend.

Financial Summary:

General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical analysis, we can conclude that Canadian Utilities Limited. is looking technically well-placed on the chart, and we recommend a ‘Buy’ rating on the stock. Investment decisions 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.

Shawcor Ltd. 

Shawcor Ltd. (TSX: SCL) is a Canada-based global energy services company. It serves various sectors of the Infrastructure, Energy and Transportation markets through three segments: Pipeline and Pipe Services, Composite Systems, and the Automotive and Industrial segments of the energy industry.

Price Action Analysis (on the Weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, SCL stock price broke out the falling trend line resistance at CAD 5.62 level on September 27, 2021, and prices are sustaining above the downward sloping trend line. Prices are also getting support of the rising trend line that further supports our bullish stance. Now, the next resistance level appears to be at CAD 7.10, 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 ~61.87 levels, indicating positive momentum. The weekly volumes also seem supportive for the upside movement. Moreover, the stock is trading above 21-period and 50-period SMA, which may act as a crucial support level for the prices.

Financial Summary:

General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical analysis, we can conclude that Shawcor Ltd. is looking technically well-placed on the chart, and 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 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 in the ‘Entry Price’ can be considered depending upon the upside potential expected and also taking into consideration the Target 1 and trailing stop-loss levels indicated. For example: - An Investor can consider entering the stock at or above a certain range (3%-5%) from the Entry Levels recommended depending upon the potential upside expected and difference from the Target 1 and Trailing-Stop Loss Levels indicated for the stock.

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 October 08, 2021. 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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