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STAPLES INC (SPLS) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:SPLS - US8550301027

10.25
+0.01 (+0.1%)
Last: 9/12/2017, 8:10:00 PM
10.25
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/12/2017, 8:10:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, SPLS scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, SPLS is showing a nice and steady performance.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that SPLS is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 79% of all stocks.
A new 52 week high is currently being made by SPLS, which is a very good signal! Especially since the S&P500 is only trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so SPLS is leading the market.
SPLS has an average volume of 10743600 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
In the last month SPLS has a been trading in a tight range between 10.17 and 10.26.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
STAPLES INC / SPLS Weekly stock chart
STAPLES INC / SPLS Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Besides having an excellent technical rating, SPLS also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 10.26. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 10.24, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

8.86

10.36

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 10.03 to 10.24. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @9.25 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @8.95 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 10.26 to 10.26. 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 SPLS is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for SPLS is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength79.92POSITIVESPLS has a high relative strength, it outperformed 79.92% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of SPLS is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of SPLS is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of SPLS is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)64.93NEUTRALThe RSI value for SPLS is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.01NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests SPLS has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)87.96OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests SPLS may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)0.21LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for SPLS 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
10.2710.190.08 (0.78%)25.00%
An entry @10.27. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @10.19. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.08 points, which is 0.78%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.19%.

  • 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.
STAPLES INC / SPLS Daily stock chart

STAPLES INC

NASDAQ:SPLS (9/12/2017, 8:10:00 PM)

After market: 10.25 0 (0%)

10.25

+0.01 (+0.1%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg0.1%
1 Week0%
2 Weeks0.29%
1 Month0.39%
3 Month16.48%
6 Month13.89%
12 Month18.63%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.02
ATR(20)%0.21%
ATR Inc-3.45%
Range Today0.02
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
CRS79.92
3 months CRSN/A
6 months CRSN/A
Mansfield0.31
10 Day High10.26
10 Day Low10.2
20 Day High10.26
20 Day Low10.17
52 Week High10.26
52 Week Low7.24
CS1 End10.24
CR1 Start10.26
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.79%
DER(5)-2.69%
Volume9.79M
Volume Incr71.63%
Vol(5)16.51M
Vol(50)10.74M

STAPLES INC / SPLS FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of STAPLES INC (SPLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to SPLS.


What is the current trend direction of STAPLES INC (SPLS) stock?

The current trend direction for STAPLES INC (SPLS) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for SPLS stock?

STAPLES INC (SPLS) has an RSI value of 64.9265. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for STAPLES INC (SPLS) stock?

The short term momentum for STAPLES INC (SPLS) is positive.


Can you provide the buy/sell signal for STAPLES INC?

The buy/sell signal for STAPLES INC (SPLS) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.