Technical Analysis:
Based on the latest price data, MU closed at $92.30 on February 7, 2025, with a significant intraday decline of -2.37% during regular market hours. The stock showed weakness by trading below its 200-day moving average of $108.07, indicating a bearish trend in the longer term. The RSI-14 reading of 45.32 suggests neutral momentum but leaning towards oversold territory.
Price Target Analysis:
For the next trading week (Feb 10-14, 2025), key Fibonacci levels indicate:
News Sentiment Impact:
Recent significant news events affecting MU's price movement include:
DeepSeek AI Impact: The stock experienced a sharp decline of 11.7% on January 27, 2025, due to concerns about Chinese AI competition.
Q2 Earnings Anticipation: Analysts expect Q2 EPS of $1.28, representing a 374.1% year-over-year increase. The upcoming earnings report on March 19, 2025, could be a significant price catalyst.
AI Investment: The company's recent $7 billion investment announcement for AI data center demand shows strong future positioning.
Price Prediction for Next Week:
Based on technical indicators and news sentiment:
Trading Recommendation:
SELL with a target entry at current levels ($92.30) for the following reasons:
The stock is showing technical weakness and may face further downside pressure in the short term before the upcoming earnings catalyst in March. Traders should be cautious of potential volatility due to broader market conditions and AI-related news.
The price of MU is predicted to go up 9.69%, based on the high correlation periods with ATLC. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 94.91%.
MU
ATLC
Year
MU Price Forecast($)
Potential Return(%)
2025
92.470
2.890
2026
140.000
53.440
2027
134.000
46.870
2028
140.000
53.440
2029
180.000
97.280
2030
180.000
97.280
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