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MEDICINES CO (MDCO) Stock Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:MDCO - Nasdaq -

84.9  -0.06 (-0.07%)

After market: 84.9 0 (0%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Overall MDCO gets a technical rating of 10 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, MDCO is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that MDCO is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 99% of all stocks. On top of that, MDCO also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
A new 52 week high is currently being made by MDCO, which is a very good signal! Especially since the S&P500 is only trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so MDCO is leading the market.
MDCO has an average volume of 4504680 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
In the last month MDCO has a been trading in a tight range between 83.88 and 84.98.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MEDICINES CO / MDCO Weekly stock chart
MEDICINES CO / MDCO Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Besides having an excellent technical rating, MDCO also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 84.91. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 84.89, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

53.69

85.81

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 83.90 to 84.89. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @60.88 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @54.23 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 84.91 to 84.96. 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 IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for MDCO is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for MDCO is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength99.5POSITIVEMDCO has a high relative strength, it outperformed 99.5% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MDCO is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MDCO is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MDCO is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)80.68OVERBOUGHTThe high RSI value suggests MDCO may be overbought.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.95NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MDCO has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)95.91OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests MDCO may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)0.24LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for MDCO 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)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
84.9784.650.32 (0.38%)25.00%
An entry @84.97. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @84.65. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.32 points, which is 0.38%.For a 0.09% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
MEDICINES CO / MDCO Daily stock chart

MEDICINES CO

NASDAQ:MDCO (1/3/2020, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 84.9 0 (0%)

84.9

-0.06 (-0.07%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg-0.07%
1 Week0.22%
2 Weeks0.89%
1 Month0.99%
3 Month65.98%
6 Month129.65%
12 Month356.21%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.17
ATR(20)%0.24%
ATR Inc-60.91%
Range Today0.1
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
CRS99.5
Mansfield8.63
10 Day High84.98
10 Day Low84.66
20 Day High84.98
20 Day Low83.88
52 Week High84.98
52 Week Low18.83
CS1 End84.89
CR1 Start84.91
Volume & EV
DER(3)-5.82%
DER(5)0.18%
Volume15.59M
Volume Incr33.38%
Vol(5)4.67M
Vol(50)4.50M