Thursday, 7 February 2013

HPQ - post election stair step

Hewlett Packard (HPQ) closed lower by 1.5%, to settle @ $16.44. Despite the weak close, it has to be recognised that the stock has seen a massive stair step climb higher since the post election low in the 11s.


HPQ, daily


Summary

HPQ is now up around 40% since the mid November lows - when sp' was 1343. With the market up around 12%, HPQ sure is outpacing the broader market by a factor of 3.

Very impressive indeed,

Yet, there remain serious structural issues with the company. Does it really have the management and leadership necessary? I have to say, no way, but...maybe HPQ will be still okay despite incompetence at the helm.
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From a price perspective, there is good channel support around $16, and the 50 day MA in the low 15s. Clearly, this stock broke the bearish trend - that stretches way back into early 2012, with the little snap higher at the start of this year.

HPQ will be one to watch. Q1 earnings in April will be particularly interesting to see for this technological behemoth.