Canada Market Round-Up

The benchmark S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (TSX: ^TSXV) started the last week on a negative note and maintained a bearish momentum throughout the week. The S&P/TSX Venture composite index increased by 8.93 points 1.28% to 705.58 for the week ending on May 20, 2022. The weekly chart indicates that the index prices are trading above the horizontal support trendline. On the contrary, the prices are trading below the 21- period & 50-period SMA, which can act as resistance in the near term for the index. The immediate resistance for the index is around 730, while the immediate support exists at around 660 levels. On the weekly time frame, RSI is pointing at ~27.68 levels, signifying the chances of the index to bottom at nearby current levels.

On the macro front, the upcoming major economic events that may impact the Canadian market sentiment include Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) M/M, Corporate Profits Q/Q, Core Retail Sales MM, Consumer Price Index (CPI) MM, Prelim Wholesale Inventories MM.

Source: REFINITIV, Analysis: Kalkine Group 

Global Markets Wrap-Up 

On May 19, 2022, the S&P 500 index settled at 3,900.79 with a WTD (week till date) loss of ~3.06%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite was also down by ~4.13% (WTD) and settled at 11875.63, whereas Russell 2000 ended the week at 1776.22, reflecting a loss of ~0.92%.

Considering the US market's performance over the last week, following the major global macros and data front, and analyzing the S&P/TSXV Composite Index, the two TSXV listed stocks fit the maximum criteria on the technical framework. The recommendations are based on the generic insights, entry price, target prices, and stop-loss for Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX: LUC) and Wallbridge Mining Company (TSX: WM) for the next 2-4 weeks.

Lucara Diamond Corp.

The diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX: LUC) concentrates on the development and operation of diamond properties in Africa. The Karowe mine in Botswana is owned entirely by the corporation. Clara Platform, a digital platform for the sale of raw diamonds, is also run by the company. Noted below are the key price indicators.

Price Action Analysis (on the Weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, LUC stock price is trading above a horizontal support trendline. The stock has recently started to show a gradual up-move, after taking support from the horizontal trend line, indicating the possibility of an upside movement hereon. The weekly volumes also seem supportive, further indicating positive biasness coming into the price action. The next resistance level is plotted around CAD 0.70, and the stock may test that level in the short term (2-4 weeks).

 Source: REFINITIV, Analysis: Kalkine Group  

Technical Analysis (On the Weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, the momentum oscillator RSI (14-Period) is showing a reading of ~43.61, which is in the middle of the lower and higher range.  Further, the weekly volumes also seem supportive of the upside movement. However, the stock is trading below 21-period & 50-period SMA, which may act as a resistance level.

General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical analysis, we can conclude that Lucara Diamond Corp is 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. Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macroeconomic issues and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing. Below is the summary of our recommendation.

Wallbridge Mining Company

Wallbridge Mining Company (TSX: WM) Limited engages in the acquisition, exploration, discovery, development, and production of gold. The company also explores for copper and nickel deposits, as well as platinum group metals. Noted below are the key price indicator.

Price Action Analysis (on the weekly chart)

On the weekly chart, WM’s stock prices are trading at the lower band of the falling channel pattern. The stock has recently started to move up, after taking support at the same trend line and managed to sustain above the same, indicating the possibility of an upside movement hereon. The weekly volumes also seem supportive, indicating positive biasness coming into the price action. The next resistance level is plotted around CAD 0.32, and the stock may test that level in the short term (2-4 weeks).

Source: REFINITIV, Analysis: Kalkine Group

Technical Indicators Analysis (On the weekly Chart)

On the weekly chart, the momentum oscillator RSI (14-Period) has also been stable and is currently pointing at the 35.25 level.

Further, the weekly volumes also seem supportive of the upside movement. However, the stock is trading below 21-period & 50-period SMA, which may act as a resistance level.

General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical analysis Wallbridge Mining Company 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. Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macroeconomic issues and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing. 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 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 19, 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.

Disclaimer

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