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Trading the Move, Not the Narrative: (VMC) Edition
Key findings for Vulcan Materials Company (holding Company) (NYSE: VMC)
- Near-Term Strong Sentiment Could Influence Neutral Mid and Long-Term Outlook
- Resistance is being tested. If it holds, expect support next.
- Exceptional 27.8:1 risk-reward short setup targets 8.0% downside vs 0.3% risk
- Signals: 262.69 -- 284.69 -- 285.52 -- 308.68 (bold = current price)
- Neutral Sentiment is prevailing thus far -- See current SIGNALS for positioning and risk parameters.
Institutional Trading Strategies
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Multi-Timeframe Signal Analysis
| Time Horizon | Signal Strength | Support Signal | Resistance Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near-term (1-5 days) | Strong | $282.97 | $288.72 |
| Mid-term (5-20 days) | Neutral | $277.19 | $289.82 |
| Long-term (20+ days) | Neutral | $285.52 | $308.68 |
Technical Analysis
Longer Term Trading Plans for VMC
- Buy VMC near 262.69 target 285.52 stop loss @ 261.93 Details
- Short VMC slightly under 285.52, target 262.69, stop loss @ 286.34 Details
The technical summary data tells us to buy VMC near 262.69 with an upside target of 285.52. This data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 261.93 to protect against excessive loss in case the stock begins to move against the trade. 262.69 is the first level of support below 284.69 , and by rule, any test of support is a buy signal. In this case, support 262.69 would be being tested, so a buy signal would exist.
The technical summary data is suggesting a short of VMC as it gets near 285.52 with a downside target of 262.69. We should have a stop loss in place at 286.34though. 285.52 is the first level of resistance above 284.69, and by rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance 285.52 is being tested, so a short signal would exist.
Swing Trading Plans for VMC
- Buy VMC slightly over 285.52, target 289.82, Stop Loss @ 284.7 Details
- Short VMC slightly near 285.52, target 277.19, Stop Loss @ 286.34. Details
If 285.52 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy VMC just over 285.52, with an upside target of 289.82. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 284.7 in case the stock turns against the trade. 285.52 is the first level of resistance above 284.69, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 285.52, initial resistance, would be breaking higher, so a buy signal would exist. Because this plan is based on a break of resistance, it is referred to as a Long Resistance Plan.
The technical summary data is suggesting a short of VMC if it tests 285.52 with a downside target of 277.19. We should have a stop loss in place at 286.34 though in case the stock begins to move against the trade. By rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance, 285.52, is being tested a short signal would exist. Because this plan is a short plan based on a test of resistance it is referred to as a Short Resistance Plan.
Day Trading Plans for VMC
- Buy VMC slightly over 285.52, target 288.72, Stop Loss @ 284.85 Details
- Short VMC slightly near 285.52, target 282.97, Stop Loss @ 286.19. Details
If 285.52 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy VMC just over 285.52, with an upside target of 288.72. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 284.85 in case the stock turns against the trade. 285.52 is the first level of resistance above 284.69, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 285.52, initial resistance, would be breaking higher, so a buy signal would exist. Because this plan is based on a break of resistance, it is referred to as a Long Resistance Plan.
The technical summary data is suggesting a short of VMC if it tests 285.52 with a downside target of 282.97. We should have a stop loss in place at 286.19 though in case the stock begins to move against the trade. By rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance, 285.52, is being tested a short signal would exist. Because this plan is a short plan based on a test of resistance it is referred to as a Short Resistance Plan.
VMC Technical Summary | Raw Data for the Trading Plans
| Term → | Near | Mid | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bias | Strong | Neutral | Neutral |
| P1 | 0 | 0 | 262.69 |
| P2 | 282.97 | 277.19 | 285.52 |
| P3 | 288.72 | 289.82 | 308.68 |
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