Technical Analysis: Based on the latest data, PRU is showing mixed technical signals. The RSI(14) at 44.95 indicates a neutral momentum, though slightly leaning towards oversold territory. The MACD at -0.85 suggests a bearish trend in the short term.
The stock is currently trading around its 20-day SMA of $118.32 and 200-day SMA of $117.36, indicating a consolidation phase. The Fibonacci levels show immediate resistance at $120.23 and support at $114.65.
News Impact & Sentiment: Recent significant developments include:
Price Forecast for Next Week: Based on technical indicators and news sentiment:
Expected price movement: The stock is likely to test support at $114.65 next week due to:
Trading Recommendation: SELL Entry point: Current market price ($117.31) Target: $114.65 Stop loss: $120.23
The recommendation is based on the bearish technical setup combined with negative analyst sentiment. The risk-reward ratio is favorable for a short position with a defined stop loss above the first resistance level.
The price of PRU is predicted to go up 4.8%, based on the high correlation periods with TRV. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 96.64%.
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The company will be a net beneficiary of rising interest rates in the long run as it can reinvest its maturing fixed-income securities at a higher yield.
Prudential has clearly laid out plans to reduce exposure to riskier products like variable annuities with minimum guarantees and has increased investments in segments with steadier cash flows like the investment management business.
The regulatory uncertainty surrounding the nonbank SIFI designation and the fiduciary rule appears to be resolved in the company's favor.
Barclays
Price Target
$127 → $128
Upside
+9.5%
Barclays
Price Target
$129 → $127
Upside
+6.71%
Piper Sandler
Price Target
$127 → $124
Upside
+4.73%