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Precision Trading with Autonation Inc. (AN) Risk Zones
Key findings for Autonation Inc. (NYSE: AN)
- Weak Near and Mid-Term Sentiment Could Pressure Neutral Long-Term Outlook
- No clear price positioning signal identified.
- Elevated downside risk as no additional long-term support signals remain.
- Signals: 161.36 -- 173.82 -- 192.02 -- 211.76 (bold = current price)
- Weak Sentiment is prevailing thus far -- See current SIGNALS for positioning and risk parameters.
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Multi-Timeframe Signal Analysis
| Time Horizon | Signal Strength | Support Signal | Resistance Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near-term (1-5 days) | Weak | $161.44 | $165.94 |
| Mid-term (5-20 days) | Weak | $145.27 | $161.71 |
| Long-term (20+ days) | Neutral | $192.02 | $211.76 |
Technical Analysis
Longer Term Trading Plans for AN
- NONE. Details
- Short AN slightly under 173.82, target n/a, stop loss @ 174.32 Details
There is no current Support Plan to trigger a buy of this stock at this time. This usually means that there are no clear support levels at this time, so buying the stock as it falls could be considered catching a falling knife. Buy signals only exist if resistance breaks higher.
This often is a signal that the stock you are watching is weak. Waiting for a turn higher may be more intelligent than trying to catch a falling knife. In any case, new support levels are usually revised to the database at the beginning of the next trading session.
The technical summary data is suggesting a short of AN as it gets near 173.82, but the downside target is not available from the current data. This tells us to hold that position if it is triggered until a new downside target has been established (updates occur at the beginning of every trading session) or until the position has been stopped. The summary data tells us to have a stop loss in place at 174.32. 173.82 is the first level of resistance above 161.36, and by rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance 173.82 is being tested, so a short signal would exist.
Swing Trading Plans for AN
- Buy AN slightly over 161.71, target 173.82, Stop Loss @ 161.24 Details
- Short AN slightly near 161.71, target 145.27, Stop Loss @ 162.18. Details
If 161.71 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy AN just over 161.71, with an upside target of 173.82. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 161.24 in case the stock turns against the trade. 161.71 is the first level of resistance above 161.36, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 161.71, 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 AN if it tests 161.71 with a downside target of 145.27. We should have a stop loss in place at 162.18 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, 161.71, 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 AN
- Buy AN slightly over 161.44, target 161.71, Stop Loss @ 161.06 Details
- Short AN slightly near 161.44, target 145.27, Stop Loss @ 161.82. Details
If 161.44 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy AN just over 161.44, with an upside target of 161.71. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 161.06 in case the stock turns against the trade. 161.44 is the first level of resistance above 161.36, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 161.44, 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 AN if it tests 161.44 with a downside target of 145.27. We should have a stop loss in place at 161.82 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, 161.44, 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.
AN Technical Summary | Raw Data for the Trading Plans
| Term → | Near | Mid | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bias | Weak | Weak | Neutral |
| P1 | 0 | 0 | 173.82 |
| P2 | 161.44 | 145.27 | 192.02 |
| P3 | 165.94 | 161.71 | 211.76 |
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