This report is an updated version of the report published on 20 February 2024 at 07:45 AM GMT.

Company Overview: Senior Plc (LON: SNR) is a FTSE 250 listed United Kingdom-based company engaged in manufacturer of high technology components and systems for Aerospace and defense segment, with operations in 12 countries. They are major OEM player in the world aerospace and defense, land vehicle, and power and energy markets. Aerospace division’s portfolio spans a range of fluid conveyance and thermal management components and sub-systems, as well as complex structural parts, assemblies, for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, aero-engines, spacecraft, and a variety of other industrial applications. This Report covers the Price Action, Technical Indicators Analysis along with the Target Levels, Stop Loss, Support Levels, Resistance Levels, and Recommendations on the stock.

FTSE All-Share Index (.FTAS) Market Round-Up

Last week, the benchmark FTSE All-Share Index (.FTAS) started flat to negative side and recovered and remained in positive direction for the entire week. The index made a low of 4093.81 during the week and settled at 4205.25, with a gain of ~1.65 percent for the week ending February 16, 2024. The recent week started with a positive not backed by the global market and closed at 4213.95 level.

On the technical front, the index is trading above an upward rising trend line support level with positive global sentiment, indicating the possibility of further upward movement. The RSI (14-period) is moving northward with a reading of 61.19, and the current market price (CMP) is also above the 21-period SMA and 50-period SMA, which can act as a support.

Global Markets Wrap-Up

Wall Street witnessed positive movement last week, where the S&P 500 settled at 5005.56 with a loss of ~0.41 percent, while the NASDAQ Composite Index settled at 15775.65 with a loss of ~1.34 percent for the week ending February 16, 2024. 

Having understood the US market performance over the past week, taking cues from major global news, and based on technical analysis of the FTSE All-Share Index (.FTAS) for the upcoming week, now have a look at the one LSE-listed.

stocks pick from the technical analysis standpoint. Noted below are the recommendations based on entry price, target prices, and stop-loss for Senior Plc (LON: SNR) for the next 2-4 weeks duration:

Senior Plc (LON: SNR) Noted below are the key price indicators for the recommended stock:

Price Action Analysis (on the Daily Chart)

On the daily chart, SNR’s prices are trading above trendline support and indicating an upside movement. Stock price is supported by the volumes and Stochastic oversold data for positive up move. An important resistance level for the stock appears at GBX 183.00, and prices may test this level in the short term (2-4 weeks).

Technical Indicators Analysis (On the Daily Chart)

On the daily chart, the RSI (14-Period) is moving in the positive zone with a reading of 47.23. The volumes also seem supportive of an upside movement. The CMP is trading above the trend-following indicators 21-period but 50-period SMAs is above price and may act as a small resistance.

General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical indicators analysis, Senior Plc is looking technically well-placed on the chart, and a ‘Speculative Buy’ recommendation has been given on the stock. Investment decisions should be made depending on an individual’s appetite for upside potential, risks, and any previous holdings. This recommendation is purely based on technical analysis, and fundamental analysis has not been considered in this report. The summary of recommendation is as follow:

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.

Upcoming Major Global Economic Events

Market events occur on a day-to-day basis depending on the frequency of the data and generally include an update on employment, inflation, GDP, consumer sentiments, etc. Noted below are the upcoming week's major global economic events that could impact the FTSE All-Share Index and listed stocks’ prices.

Related Risks: This report may be looked at from a high-risk perspective and recommendations are provided for a short duration. Recommendations provided in this report are solely based on technical parameters, and the fundamental performance of the stocks has not been considered in the decision-making process. Other factors which could impact stock prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risks, currency risks, social and political instability risks, etc.

Note 1: Individuals can consider exiting from the stock if the Target Price mentioned as per the technical analysis has been achieved and subject to the factors discussed above.

Note 2: How to Read the Charts?

The Green colour line reflects the 21-period moving average while the red line indicates the 50-period moving average. SMA helps to identify existing price trends. If the prices are trading above the 21-period and 50-period moving average, then it shows prices are currently trading in a bullish trend.

The Black colour line in the chart’s lower segment reflects the Relative Strength Index (14-Period) which indicates price momentum and signals momentum in trend. A reading of 70 or above suggests overbought status while a reading of 30 or below suggests an oversold status.

The Blue colour bars in the chart’s lower segment show the volume of the stock. The volume is the number of shares that changed hands during a given day. Stocks with high volumes are more liquid than stocks with lesser volume and liquidity in stocks helps in easier and faster execution of the order.

The Orange colour lines are the trend lines drawn by connecting two or more price points and used for trend identification purposes. The trend line also acts as a line of support and resistance.

Technical Indicators Defined: -

Support: A level at which the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the stock and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the stock. 

Resistance: A level at which the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the stock and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the stock. 

Stop-loss: In general, it is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavorable movement in the stock prices.

Risk Reward Ratio: Risk reward ratio is the difference between an entry point to a stop loss and profit level. This report is based on ~60% Stop Loss of the Target 1 from the entry point.

A trailing stop-loss is a modification of stop-loss in case of favourable movement in the price to protect the gains. Individuals can Trail the Stop-Loss as per the aforementioned levels if the stock price achieves more than 50% of the Target 1. Individuals should consider exiting from the position as per the Trailing Stop-Loss level if the price starts moving downwards after achieving more than 50% of the Target 1.

The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is February 20, 2024. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

Abbreviations

CMP: Current Market Price

SMA: Simple Moving Average

GBP: British pound sterling

GBX: British pence sterling

RSI: Relative Strength Index

Note: Trading decisions require a thorough analysis by individuals. Technical reports in general chart out metrics that may be assessed by individuals before any stock evaluation. The above are illustrative analytical factors used for evaluating stocks; other parameters can be looked at along with additional risks per se. Past performance is neither an indicator nor a guarantee of future performance.