Thursday 20 April 2017

X - Steel producers at the Whitehouse

Whilst the main market saw moderate gains, there was very significant upside amongst the Steel producers. US Steel (X) settled higher by a powerful 7.3% to $30.51. Things turn more bullish with a break back over the 50dma, which in May will be around soft resistance of $34.00.


X, daily



X, monthly



Summary

The Steel producers were the centre of attention today, as they were once again at the Whitehouse, as President Trump signed another exec' order.




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Well... maybe Trump didn't exactly write a giant X... but that screenie was too tempting not to edit.
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US Steel's CEO Longhi continues to catch media attention...


Longhi seems a pretty reasonable guy, and I hope he stays with US Steel for the long term.
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So, what about the stock?

X has had a really rough time since the late Feb' high of $41.83. The stock has come very close to the 200dma in the $27s... but its held... just.

First soft upside target is around $34, where the 50dma will be lurking in May. The grander issue is whether X can manage a monthly close above the $40 threshold, which has been resistance for much of the past ten years.

Lets be clear, a monthly close >$40 will offer grander upside to $60, and right now, that is double the current price. I admit thats an exceptionally bold target, and for the 'conservative bullish chasers' out there, they'll wait for such a monthly close.