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Market Update: Party City Closes Doors, Camden National's Dividend Boost, and Buy Ratings for Ashland & Olema 📈

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Recent Headlines

Party City Takes a Bow: Nearly 700 Store Closures Ahead (2 minute read)
Party City has announced it will close almost 700 stores and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in two years. The company cites severe inflationary pressures and rising competition as significant factors in its decision to wind down operations, after previously restructuring to eliminate nearly $1 billion in debt.


Camden National's Dividend Delight: $0.42 Payout Announced (4 minute read)
Camden National Corporation is set to pay a dividend of $0.42 per share on January 31. With a sustainable payout ratio of 52% and a solid track record of dividend growth, investors can expect consistent returns, even as earnings face some challenges.


Analysts Say 'Buy' on Ashland: What You Need to Know (5 minute read)
Ashland Inc. has received a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts, with a target price of $102. Despite a recent earnings report that fell short of expectations, the company continues to attract interest from investors, though some analysts have adjusted their price targets downward.


Olema Pharmaceuticals: A Buy Rating and Insider Moves (4 minute read)
Olema Pharmaceuticals has garnered an average 'Buy' rating from analysts, with a target price of $27. However, recent insider selling raises questions about the stock's immediate prospects, as executives offload shares amid ongoing developments in their clinical trials.


Harvard Professor Sentenced: A Lesson in Academic Integrity (4 minute read)
A former Harvard scientist has been sentenced for concealing ties to China's recruitment program while receiving federal funding. The case highlights significant concerns about academic ethics and the integrity of research funding, as the professor faces supervised release and fines for his actions.




Technical Analysis Results



Undervalued
SBUX
Starbucks Corp
Volume: 21.4M shares | Price: $87.97

30 Day Performance
30-Day Price History

Technical Indicator Score: 100% Buy
Out of the 8 technical indicators that were used to analyze this stock, 8 indicated buy signals.
RSI
Buy
MFI
Buy
WillR
Buy
AO
Buy
CCI
Buy
BBANDS
Buy
ULTOSC
Buy
STOCH
Buy

Recent Mentions of SBUX

Starbucks union strike expands to 9 states
The strike protests a lack of contract negotiations, including wage increases for union baristas.

Why I Just Bought More of These 3 Top Dividend Stocks in My Retirement Account and Plan to Keep Adding in 2025
On top of that, dividend stocks have historically been high performers.The average dividend stock in the S&P 500 has outperformed non-payers by more than two-to-one over the last 50 years, according to data from Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds.Here's why I continue loading up on these top dividend stocks in my retirement account.




Undervalued
IR
Ingersoll Rand Inc. Common Stock
Volume: 4.3M shares | Price: $92.28

30 Day Performance
30-Day Price History

Technical Indicator Score: 100% Buy
Out of the 8 technical indicators that were used to analyze this stock, 8 indicated buy signals.
RSI
Buy
MFI
Buy
WillR
Buy
AO
Buy
CCI
Buy
BBANDS
Buy
ULTOSC
Buy
STOCH
Buy

Recent Mentions of IR

Meet the Construction Stock That's Quietly Crushing the Market (And Sees More Growth Ahead in 2025)
Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) is quietly having a fantastic year.It has benefited from strong demand for its climate solutions products, especially in the commercial construction market.The company is well-positioned for another strong year in 2025.

Top Analyst Reports for Caterpillar, Shopify & Eaton
Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Shopify Inc. (SHOP) and Eaton Corporation plc (ETN), as well as a micro-cap stock Vaso Corporation (VASO).




Undervalued
AVUV
Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF
Volume: 2.4M shares | Price: $96.11

30 Day Performance
30-Day Price History

Technical Indicator Score: 100% Buy
Out of the 8 technical indicators that were used to analyze this stock, 8 indicated buy signals.
RSI
Buy
MFI
Buy
WillR
Buy
AO
Buy
CCI
Buy
BBANDS
Buy
ULTOSC
Buy
STOCH
Buy

Recent Mentions of AVUV

What Is a Value ETF? Everything You Need to Know
Now is a good time to brush up on value ETF education as volatility jumps and tech-led growth stocks fade.





Undervalued
CMC
Commercial Metals Company
Volume: 2.4M shares | Price: $50.27

30 Day Performance
30-Day Price History

Technical Indicator Score: 100% Buy
Out of the 8 technical indicators that were used to analyze this stock, 8 indicated buy signals.
RSI
Buy
MFI
Buy
WillR
Buy
AO
Buy
CCI
Buy
BBANDS
Buy
ULTOSC
Buy
STOCH
Buy

Recent Mentions of CMC

CMC Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) today published its sustainability report for 2024, showcasing the company's industry-leading environmental performance. 2024 marks the tenth year of sustainability reporting for the Company. The document, which can be found on CMC's sustainability website (https://esg.cmc.com/), includes progress updates regarding the environmental goals that were established in the Company's 2019 / 2020 report.

UBS is bearish on the steel industry. Here's why.
UBS has issued a double downgrade for Commercial Metals Company (CMC), lowering its rating from Buy to Sell. The downgrade comes as part of a broader assessment of the steel sector, with UBS noting that the industry's risk-reward profile has become "less compelling" and more "balanced." In the same sector review, UBS also downgraded Steel Dynamics (STLD) and Nucor (NUE) to Neutral. Check out more Market Domination here to watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action. This post was written by Angel Smith




Undervalued
ROCK
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.
Volume: 1.2M shares | Price: $60.61

30 Day Performance
30-Day Price History

Technical Indicator Score: 100% Buy
Out of the 8 technical indicators that were used to analyze this stock, 8 indicated buy signals.
RSI
Buy
MFI
Buy
WillR
Buy
AO
Buy
CCI
Buy
BBANDS
Buy
ULTOSC
Buy
STOCH
Buy

Recent Mentions of ROCK

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 6.8% Yield
As global markets navigate a landscape of fluctuating interest rates and mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly seeking stability through high-yield dividend stocks. In this environment, a good stock is often characterized by its ability to provide consistent income while weathering market volatility, making dividend yield an attractive feature for many portfolios.

Unpacking Q3 Earnings: Gibraltar (NASDAQ:ROCK) In The Context Of Other Home Construction Materials Stocks
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at home construction materials stocks, starting with Gibraltar (NASDAQ:ROCK).




Undervalued
CVX
Chevron Corporation
Volume: 29.2M shares | Price: $142.85

30 Day Performance
30-Day Price History

Technical Indicator Score: 88% Buy
Out of the 8 technical indicators that were used to analyze this stock, 7 indicated buy signals, 1 indicated a neutral signal.
RSI
Buy
MFI
Buy
WillR
Buy
AO
Buy
CCI
Buy
BBANDS
Hold
ULTOSC
Buy
STOCH
Buy

Recent Mentions of CVX

Is Chevron Corporation (CVX) One of the Top Oil and Gas Stocks To Invest In According to Hedge Funds?
We recently published a list of Top 12 Oil and Gas Stocks To Invest In According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) stands against oil and gas stocks to invest in according to hedge funds. With a record average production of 12.9 million […]

Chevron Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
With profits at their peak, companies like Chevron (NYSE: CVX) used that windfall to pay down debt and reward shareholders with generous dividends and massive share buybacks.Since the start of 2023, Chevron's performance has been lackluster, with the stock falling 13%.With Chevron facing these challenges, is it time for investors to buy, sell, or hold the stock?




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Technical Indicator Information

Relative Strength Index (RSI) | Period: 14 days | Overvalued threshold: 70 | Undervalued threshold: 30

Money Flow Index (MFI) | Period: 14 days | Overvalued threshold: 80 | Undervalued threshold: 20

Williams Percent Range (WillR) | Period: 14 days | Overvalued threshold: -20 | Undervalued threshold: -80

Aroon Oscillator (AO) | Period: 14 days | Overvalued threshold: 75 | Undervalued threshold: -75

Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) | Period: 26/12/9 days | Overvalued threshold: MACD crosses below MACD Signal | Undervalued threshold: MACD crosses above MACD Signal

Stochastic Oscillator (STOCH) | Period: 14/3/3 days | Overvalued threshold: %K crosses below %D above 80 | Undervalued threshold: %K crosses above %D below 20

Commodity Channel Index (CCI) | Period: 20 days | Overvalued threshold: 100 | Undervalued threshold: -100

Bollinger Bands (BBANDS) | Period: 20 days | Overvalued threshold: price >= upper band | Undervalued threshold: price <= lower band

Parabolic Stop and Reverse (SAR) | Period: variable 50 - 100 days | Overvalued threshold: SAR crosses above price | Undervalued threshold: SAR crosses below price

Triple Exponential Average (TRIX) | Period: 15 days | Overvalued threshold: TRIX crosses below 0 | Undervalued threshold: TRIX crosses above 0

Ultimate Oscillator (ULTOSC) | Period: 28/14/7 days | Overvalued threshold: 70 | Undervalued threshold: 30

Directional Movement Index (DMI) | Period: 14 days | Overvalued threshold: PlusDI crosses below MinusDI | Undervalued threshold: PlusDI crosses above MinusDI

Average Directional Index (ADX) | Period: variable 14 days | Requirement: >= 25

Analysis is only performed on securities with market caps in excess of $100 million and with daily trade volume in excess of $50 million.

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