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Best rated US stocks based on momentum ranking
Compelling technical picture:
SLB Limited (daily): The turnaround from the long-term downward trend began earlier, in early November. The breakout and retest of 37.5 set the stage for a long trend. Current events have only reinforced the processes that were already underway. Despite the expected rise today, there may still be strength in the stock, and the previous peak may also be targeted.
Halliburton Company (daily): The turnaround, which indicates a high-quality rise, began at the end of October with the gap left open. Since then, it has been characterized by an upward trend, which may shift to a steeper slope in the coming days. Despite the expected rise today, buying opportunities can be found in retests, with the target price here also reaching around 43.75, as in previous years, but since the stock hit a higher low in 2025 compared to the 2020 low, higher target prices may also emerge.
List of stocks with a chance of a turnaround in the coming weeks
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The momentum model supports the creation of a technical based stock list that helps to find shorter-term trading opportunities. The model can be used to identify stocks that show reversal signals following more sustained falls/underperformance. We examine one-year, six-month, three-month, one-month and five-day momentum values, which are used to rank the stocks under consideration. The higher a stock is ranked in the order, the better it technically performs relative to the others. The change in the ranking over time is used to determine the life cycle of the stock.
- In the first table, we collect the stocks that show the most attractive picture compared to the others in a given week based on momentum factors, of which those are also presented in a separate chart where a favourable situation can be identified based on additional technical analysis tools.
- In the second table, we list the stocks that are already worthy of being placed in watchlist status. They are not among the best performers, but they have the potential to improve and signal a turnaround in a few days or weeks.
- In the third table, we have also collected the more popular stocks to help identify their position in the momentum order.
The report shows the results of a technical - quantitative based stock screening, which does not examine the fundamental background/value of the companies. For this reason, risk management/position sizing rules should be designed accordingly.
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