OXY has o.k. financials but not great:
PE: 12.65
Current ratio: 1.00x (below 1.20x is bad)
Quick ratio: 0.76x (below 1.00x is bad)
The EBITDA margin is really strong at 52% and consistently strong over the years. However, its free cash flow varies between significantly negative and positive.
$28 billion in debt
$2 billion in cash (low compared to the debt...
There was a substantial up-trend since Oct. 2020. This trend ended at about $100. Price increased to $127 but has since fallen to $106. There was resistance at $105 in 2014 and this is a key level again. Price is currently $106 and $105 is support. This is a crucial moment the stock given there is not a well-defined up-trend now, and price is so close to...
Ascending Triangle Continuation Pattern. The height of the triangle is 568 which is a measuring tool for the upside target of the new up-trend. That puts the price target at 6,232 which is a 10% gain from 5,667. I round this to 6,000 since this round number is more impactful for people's trading decisions. For discussion purposes only.
For consideration: Hold if currently owned. If not, buy at $2,550, a 2.9% decline from the current price. This price touches the current up trend line. Put a stop loss at $2,500. Ride the up trend and sell with a material penetration. The trend is a series of three accelerating up trends so the steepness indicates it may not be sustainable. Plus, RSI has...
I expect the S&P 500 to decline in price based on the technical indicators and explanations in this chart. I welcome any comments and feedback.
A new down trend is expected based on the v-reversal pattern. There is support at 409 which is a 28% drop from the current price. That, coupled with light volume, indicate price for the SPY should decline. Also, if...
