Lynas Rare Earths Limited (ASX: LYC)

LYC is a Malaysian company engaged in mining, exploration, and development of rare earth mineral resources mainly in Australia and Malaysia. Its major assets comprised of Mt Weld, Lynas Malaysia, Kalgoorlie and Lynas USA.

Technical Analysis: On the weekly chart, LYC stock prices are trading above the horizontal trendline breakout level and sustaining above the support of the trendline. Moreover, the momentum oscillator RSI (14-period) is trading at ~45.83 level, indicating the possibility of rebound in the prices. Further, the prices are trading above the trend-following indicators 50- period SMA, which may act as crucial support level. An important support level for the stock is placed at AUD 7.80 while the key resistance level is placed at AUD 10.0.

Considering the company’s current price levels with upside trend line resistance breakout, momentum indicator analysis, it is prudent to invest in this stock at closing price levels; hence a ‘Speculative Buy’ stance is suggested. The stock was analysed as per the closing price of AUD 8.70 per share on 11^th May 2022, up by ~3.942%.

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing. 

Weekly Technical Chart – LYC

Source: REFINITIV

Immutep Limited (ASX: IMM)

Immutep Limited is an Australia-based biotechnology company. The Company is engaged in the development of LAG-3 immunotherapeutic products for cancer and autoimmune disease.

Technical Analysis: On the weekly chart, IMM stock prices are trading above the horizontal trendline support zone and taking the support of the same. Moreover, the momentum oscillator RSI (14-period) is trading at ~41.37 level and formed the positive divergence, indicating the possibility of rebound in the prices. However, the prices are trading below the trend-following indicators 21- period SMA, which may act as crucial resistance level. An important support level for the stock, is placed at AUD 0.30 while the key resistance level is placed at AUD 0.42.

Considering the company’s current price levels trading near to support level, momentum indicator analysis, it is prudent to invest in this stock at closing price levels; hence a ‘Speculative Buy’ stance is suggested. The stock was analysed as per the closing price of AUD 0.355 per share on 11^th May 2022, up by ~4.411%.

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing. 

Weekly Technical Chart – IMM

Source: REFINITIV

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Technical Indicators Defined: -

Support: A level where-in the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest.

Resistance: A level where the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and the uptrend may pause due to profit booking or selling interest. 

The Green colour line reflects the 21-period moving average. SMA helps to identify existing price trends. If the prices are trading above the 21-period, prices are currently in a bullish trend (Vice – Versa).

The Blue colour line reflects the 50-period moving average. SMA helps to identify existing price trends. If the prices are trading above the 50-period, prices are currently in a bullish trend (Vice – Versa).

The Yellow colour line represents the Trendline.

The Purple colour 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.

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