Canada Market Round-Up

The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX: ^TSX) opened the last week on a negative note and maintained the negative momentum for the entire week. After hitting an all-time high of 20567.11 on August 13,2021, the S&P/TSX composite index dropped 179.05 points (0.87%) to 20339.02 for the week ending August 20, 2021, breaking a four-week winning streak. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) number rose 3.7% on a year-over-year basis in July, up from a 3.1% rise in June and the Retail sales numbers were up 4.2% to $56.2 billion in June.  On Monday, the index closed at 20477.26, rose by 138.24 points or ~0.68%. The buying was seen in Healthcare, Basic Materials, Energy and Academic & Educational Services, while the profit booking was seen in Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Real Estate, Utilities, and Industrials stocks. The weekly chart indicates that the index prices are trading in the upward sloping channel pattern and taking support at the lower band of the pattern. The immediate resistance level of the index is 20650, while the immediate support exists at 20050. On the weekly time frame, RSI is trading at ~69.09 levels. We expect volatility to remain high, whereas the index may consolidate within the broad range of 20050 to 20650 levels in the coming trading sessions. 

The upcoming major economic events that may impact the Canadian market sentiment include Producer Prices MM and Current Account C$.

Global Markets Wrap-Up 

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both indices hit a new all-time high on August 23, 2021. For the week ending August 20, 2021, S&P 500 closed at 4441.67, down by ~0.59%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 35118.64 with an overall loss of ~1.12%. Moreover, the Nasdaq composite declined 108.23 points and settled at 14714.66 (down ~0.73%) and Russell 2000 settled at 2167.60, reflecting a decrease of ~2.50%. According to the weekly data published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the seasonally adjusted initial US unemployment claims data declined by 29,000 to 348,000 for the week ending 14 August 2021 against the initial claims at 377,000 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 SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX: SNC) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX: CGX) for the next 2-4 weeks duration.

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc (TSX: SNC) is a professional services and project management company. The Company's segments include Engineering, Design and Project Management (EDPM); Nuclear; Infrastructure Services; Resources; Infrastructure EPC Projects; and Capital.

Price Action Analysis (on the Weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, SNC stock price witnessed a breakout of the rising channel pattern at CAD 29.95 level (on May 14, 2021). Prices have tested the breakout level recently and bounced from that level. Now, the next resistance level appears to be at CAD 39, 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 ~64.84 level, which indicates positive momentum in the price. The weekly volumes also seem supportive of the upside movement. Moreover, the stock is trading above 21-period and 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 SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. 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.

Cineplex Inc. 

Cineplex Inc. (TSX: CGX) is a Canada-based entertainment and media company. The Company operates through three segments: Film Entertainment and Content, Media and Amusement and Leisure.

Price Action Analysis (on the Weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, CGX stock price broke out the horizontal trendline resistance at CAD 11.75 level on April 01, 2021. Since the breakout, prices are sustaining above the horizontal trendline. Prices have retested the trendline support recently and bounced from that level. Now, the next resistance level appears to be at CAD 14.75, 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 ~48.08 levels, indicating bullish momentum. The weekly volumes also seem supportive of the upside movement. Furthermore, the stock is trading above 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 Cineplex Inc. 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 August 23, 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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