Meta Platforms has consolidated for several months, but now the social-media giant could be attempting a breakout.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the $328 level. It was the high on February 2, 2022, immediately before the stock’s biggest drop ever. (The selloff was prompted at that time by weak results and business challenges involving Apple.) META tested that zone on October 11-12 before pulling back. But last week it returned to close slightly above it for the first time. Remaining here or continuing higher may confirm a breakout.
Second, a series of higher weekly lows may suggest longer-term buyers are active.
Third, the stock has danced around its 50- and 100-day simple moving averages (SMAs). However the faster SMA remains above the slower one, a potential sign that the longer-term trend is still bullish. They’re also above the 200-day SMA.
Finally, you have fundamentals. META’s earnings, revenue and users topped estimates on October 25. The stock initially fell on worries that violence in the Middle East could hurt advertising. That may create potential for buyers to come off the sidelines if worst-case scenarios don’t pan out.
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The first pattern on today’s chart is the $328 level. It was the high on February 2, 2022, immediately before the stock’s biggest drop ever. (The selloff was prompted at that time by weak results and business challenges involving Apple.) META tested that zone on October 11-12 before pulling back. But last week it returned to close slightly above it for the first time. Remaining here or continuing higher may confirm a breakout.
Second, a series of higher weekly lows may suggest longer-term buyers are active.
Third, the stock has danced around its 50- and 100-day simple moving averages (SMAs). However the faster SMA remains above the slower one, a potential sign that the longer-term trend is still bullish. They’re also above the 200-day SMA.
Finally, you have fundamentals. META’s earnings, revenue and users topped estimates on October 25. The stock initially fell on worries that violence in the Middle East could hurt advertising. That may create potential for buyers to come off the sidelines if worst-case scenarios don’t pan out.
TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more.
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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. 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.