Energy remains the top-performing sector this year. Today we’re focusing a member of the group with potentially classic breakout behavior: Hess.
The first pattern on the oil and gas stock’s chart is the is the October 26 surge above $137. That was the previous all-time high from 2008. A move through that level suggests old resistance has lost its relevance.
Second, it just completed a bullish inside week. That tight price action after the jump may help confirm the breakout.
Third, consider the 4-1/2 month consolidation period between mid-June and late-October. New highs following that pause could potentially draw buyers from the sidelines.
Finally, why did HES jump above $137? The answer was better-than-expected earnings and revenue amid strong production. Another potential catalyst is the company’s 30 percent stake in Guyana’s Stabroek Block offshore field, which also had more discoveries late last month.
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The first pattern on the oil and gas stock’s chart is the is the October 26 surge above $137. That was the previous all-time high from 2008. A move through that level suggests old resistance has lost its relevance.
Second, it just completed a bullish inside week. That tight price action after the jump may help confirm the breakout.
Third, consider the 4-1/2 month consolidation period between mid-June and late-October. New highs following that pause could potentially draw buyers from the sidelines.
Finally, why did HES jump above $137? The answer was better-than-expected earnings and revenue amid strong production. Another potential catalyst is the company’s 30 percent stake in Guyana’s Stabroek Block offshore field, which also had more discoveries late last month.
TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more.
Important Information
TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. You Can Trade, Inc. is also a wholly owned subsidiary of TradeStation Group, Inc., operating under its own brand and trademarks. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means.
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates.
Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.
