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Indications Suggest NYSE:CMA Could Be on the Verge of a Breakout.

By Mill Chart

Last update: Jan 8, 2024

Our stock screener has spotted COMERICA INC (NYSE:CMA) as a possible breakout candidate. A technical breakout setup pattern occurs when the stock is consolidating after a nice uptrend. Whether the actual breakout occurs remains to be seen of course, but it may be interesting to keep an eye on NYSE:CMA.

CMA Daily chart on 2024-01-08

Technical analysis of NYSE:CMA

ChartMill assigns a proprietary Technical Rating to each stock. The score is computed daily by evaluating various technical indicators and properties. The score ranges from 0 to 10.

Taking everything into account, CMA scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, CMA is only an average performer.

  • Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
  • CMA is part of the Banks industry. There are 415 other stocks in this industry. CMA outperforms 71% of them.
  • CMA is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
  • When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that CMA is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 72% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
  • CMA is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so CMA is lagging the market.

Our latest full technical report of CMA contains the most current technical analsysis.

Looking at the Setup

Besides the Technical Rating, ChartMill assigns a Setup Rating to every stock to determine the degree of consolidation. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is updated daily and evaluates various short-term technical indicators. NYSE:CMA currently holds a 9 as its setup rating, suggesting a particular level of consolidation in the stock.

Besides having an excellent technical rating, CMA also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 56.52. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 55.79, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for CMA in the last couple of days, which is a good sign. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

How to trade NYSE:CMA?

To potentially initiate a trade, it is common practice to wait for the stock to break out of the consolidation zone. This breakout signifies a potential upward movement, and traders may enter the stock at that point. Conversely, if the stock falls back below the consolidation zone, it may be sold at a loss.

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide trading advice. It is crucial to conduct your own analysis and consider your own observations and trading style when making investment decisions. The article solely presents technical observations and should not be relied upon as a sole basis for trading.

Every day, new breakout setups can be found on ChartMill in our Breakout screener.

Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.

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