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LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC (LVLT) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LVLT - US52729N3089

53.63
+0.93 (+1.76%)
Last: 10/31/2017, 8:34:27 PM
53.71
+0.08 (+0.15%)
After Hours: 10/31/2017, 8:34:27 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

2

Taking everything into account, LVLT scores 2 out of 10 in our technical rating. LVLT has been an average performer in the overall market. Also recent evolutions are not that positive: both the medium and short term time frames give negative signs.

The short term trend is negative, as is the long term trend. There should be more interesting stocks out there.
LVLT is currently trading in the lower part of its 52 week range, which is not a good signal. Certainly not because the S&P500 Index is trading near new highs.
LVLT has an average volume of 3006510 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, LVLT turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 41% of all stocks.
In the last month LVLT has a been trading in the 50.82 - 55.82 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC / LVLT Weekly stock chart
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC / LVLT Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

The technical rating of LVLT is bad and it also does not present a quality setup at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

50.79

56.06

We found 1 important support area.

  • A support zone ranging from 51.30 to 51.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 53.80 to 54.31. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 55.37 to 55.50. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe long term trend for LVLT is down.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe short term trend for LVLT is down.
ChartMill Relative Strength41.28NEUTRALLVLT is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of LVLT is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPMIXEDThe current price of LVLT is below the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of LVLT is below a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)49.93NEUTRALThe RSI value for LVLT is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.12NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests LVLT has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)31.7NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for LVLT is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.55LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for LVLT suggests low volalility.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC / LVLT Daily stock chart

LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC

NYSE:LVLT (10/31/2017, 8:34:27 PM)

After market: 53.71 +0.08 (+0.15%)

53.63

+0.93 (+1.76%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg1.76%
1 Week0.81%
2 Weeks0.3%
1 Month-3.02%
3 Month-6.54%
6 Month-6.96%
12 Month4.14%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.95
ATR(20)%1.55%
ATR Inc81.34%
Range Today0.97
ADR(20)N/A
ADR(20)%N/A
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS41.28
3 months CRSN/A
6 months CRSN/A
Mansfield-1.31
10 Day High53.9
10 Day Low50.82
20 Day High55.82
20 Day Low50.82
52 Week High64.61
52 Week Low50.82
CS1 End51.3
CR1 Start53.8
Volume & EV
DER(3)5.52%
DER(5)4.18%
Volume3.12M
Volume Incr-13.71%
Vol(5)3.41M
Vol(50)3.01M

LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC / LVLT FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC (LVLT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 2 / 10 to LVLT.


Can you provide the trend direction for LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC?

The current trend direction for LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC (LVLT) is Bearish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC?

LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC (LVLT) has an RSI value of 49.9325. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for LVLT stock?

The MACD indicator for LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC (LVLT) has a value of -0.117151, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC (LVLT) stock?

The buy/sell signal for LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS INC (LVLT) is sell as both the short term and long term trends are negative.