Company Overview: International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (TSX: ITH) holds a 100% interest in the Livengood Gold Project, strategically located along the paved Elliott Highway approximately 70 miles north of Fairbanks, Alaska. The project benefits from established infrastructure access, enhancing its development potential within a well-recognised gold mining jurisdiction. Dolly Varden Silver Corporation (TSXV: DV) is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing its 100%-owned Kitsault Valley Project, which combines the Dolly Varden Project and the Homestake Ridge Project. The project is located in the prolific Golden Triangle of British Columbia, Canada, approximately 25 kilometres by road from tidewater, providing favourable access to infrastructure and export routes. This Report covers the Price Action, Technical Indicators Analysis along with the Stop Loss Levels, Target Prices, and Recommendations on these two stocks.
Canada Market Round-Up
The S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX: ^TSX) closed the week ended February 20, 2026, with a solid gain of 743.80 points, or 2.25%, finishing at 33,817.51 and reflecting renewed investor buying interest. Sector performance was mixed: strength in basic materials, consumer non-cyclicals, utilities, and energy helped drive the advance, while industrials, technology, healthcare, consumer cyclicals, real estate, and financials underperformed. Technically, the outlook remains constructive as the index continues to trade above its rising trendline support and the 21-period Simple Moving Average, reinforcing the prevailing uptrend. Immediate resistance is located near 34,200; a decisive breakout above this level could pave the way for additional upside. On the downside, initial support is seen around 33,000. The weekly RSI at 73.79 indicates strong and persistent bullish momentum, though it also suggests increasingly overbought conditions.
On the macro front, the upcoming major economic events that may impact the Canadian market sentiment include CA GDP m/m, US CB Consumer Confidence and US Unemployment Claims.
Global Markets Wrap-Up
U.S. equity markets showed resilience in the week ended February 20, 2026, with major indices closing broadly higher despite bouts of volatility. The Nasdaq Composite led the gains, rising 1.51% to 22,886.07, supported by renewed buying interest in technology stocks. The Russell 2000, a key benchmark for small-cap equities, advanced 0.65% to finish at 2,663.78, reflecting improving risk appetite across broader market segments. On the macroeconomic front, the United States Department of Labor reported that seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims declined by 23,000 to 206,000 for the week ended February 14, 2026, compared with a revised 229,000 in the previous week, signalling continued strength in labour market conditions.
Taking into the US market's performance over the last week, following the major global macros and data front, based on the technical analysis of the S&P/TSX Composite Index, the two TSX 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 International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (TSX: ITH) and Dolly Varden Silver Corporation (TSXV: DV) for the next 2-4 weeks.
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (TSX: ITH)
Price Action Analysis (On the Daily Chart)
On the daily chart, ITH continues to trade above a key rising trendline support, underscoring steady buying interest at current levels. The recent rebound, accompanied by improving trading volumes, points to strengthening bullish momentum and broader market participation. Over the next 2–4 weeks, sustained positive sentiment could support a retest of immediate resistance near CAD 4.40. A decisive breakout above this level would shift focus toward the next upside objective around CAD 4.80. A confirmed close above that zone would further reinforce the prevailing uptrend and open the door to extended gains. Overall, the technical structure remains constructive, with defined resistance levels shaping the near-term upside outlook.
Technical Analysis (On the Daily Chart)
On the daily timeframe, the 14-period Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 60.60, reflecting healthy bullish momentum while still leaving room for additional upside before reaching overbought territory. Weekly trading volumes remain elevated, reinforcing the strength of the prevailing uptrend and signalling sustained investor participation. Furthermore, the stock continues to trade comfortably above its 50-period Simple Moving Average (SMA), which is acting as dynamic support and providing a solid technical foundation for the ongoing upward trajectory.
General Recommendation:
As per the above-mentioned price action and technical analysis, International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (TSX: ITH) looking technically well-placed on the chart, and a ‘Speculative Buy’ recommendation has been given on the stock. Investment decisions should be made depending on an individual’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.
Dolly Varden Silver Corporation (TSXV: DV)
Price Action Analysis (On the Daily Chart)
On the daily chart, DV continues to trade above a key upward-sloping trendline support, establishing a solid technical base that highlights the strength of the prevailing uptrend. Recent gains, accompanied by rising trading volumes, signal improving market participation and reinforce a constructive near-term outlook. Over the next 2–4 weeks, DV appears well positioned to retest resistance near CAD 7.52. A decisive breakout and sustained close above this level would confirm trend continuation, potentially initiating a fresh rally phase and unlocking further momentum-driven upside. Overall, the technical structure remains positive, with clearly defined support and resistance levels guiding potential gains within the broader bullish framework.
Technical Indicators Analysis (On the Daily Chart)
On the daily chart, DV shows its 14-period Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 53.88, indicating constructive bullish momentum while remaining well below overbought territory. Weekly trading volumes continue to provide support, signalling steady investor interest and reinforcing the strength of the recent rebound. The stock also maintains its position above the 21-period Simple Moving Average (SMA), which is acting as key dynamic support and helping to sustain the prevailing upward trend.
General Recommendation:
As per the above-mentioned price action and technical analysis, Dolly Varden Silver Corporation looking technically well-placed on the chart, and a ‘Speculative Buy’ recommendation has been given on the stock. Investment decisions should be made depending on an individual’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 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.
Related Risks: This report may be looked at from high-risk perspective and recommendations are provided are for a short duration. 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, social and political instability risks etc.
Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic issues and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.
Note 1: Individuals can consider exiting from the stock if the Target Price or Stop loss mentioned as per the technical analysis has been achieved and subject to the factors discussed above.
Note 2: 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. 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: -
Key Risks: Technical indicators are backward-looking and may generate false or lagged signals, particularly during volatile or changing market conditions. Price trends may also be disrupted by fundamental, macroeconomic, or company-specific developments not captured in charts.
Support: A level at which the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the stock and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the stock.
Resistance: A level at which the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the stock and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the stock.
Stop-loss: It is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavourable 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. This report is based on ~80% 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. Individuals can Trail the Stop-Loss as per the aforementioned levels if the stock price achieves more than 50% of the Target 1. individuals 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, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is February 23, 2026. 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 individuals. Technical reports in general chart out metrics that may be assessed by individuals 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.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
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