Virtu Financial (VIRT) recently announced its fifth annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) conference, showcasing its commitment to fostering innovation and diversity in technology. This event aligns with the company's strategic focus on AI and data science, which are critical for its growth in financial services. Additionally, Virtu has been expanding its presence in the cryptocurrency market, capturing opportunities despite market volatility.
The stock is currently trading at $35.24, with key Fibonacci levels indicating support at $34.79 and resistance at $36.97. The RSI_14 is at 48.21, suggesting the stock is not overbought or oversold. The MACD is slightly bearish but not significantly so, indicating a potential stabilization phase.
VIRT is trading with a P/S ratio of 1.58x, which is attractive compared to the financial sector average. Analysts have a moderate buy rating with a 12-month target price of $38.13, suggesting upside potential.
Based on the positive news, moderate technical indicators, and analyst sentiment, the stock is expected to rise slightly. Predicted price for next week: $37.50. Recommendation: Buy.
The price of VIRT is predicted to go up 22.88%, based on the high correlation periods with AFRM. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 97.21%.
VIRT
AFRM
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2025-01-07
Price Target
$35 → $40
Upside
+10.56%
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2024-10-17
Price Target
$23 → $25
Downside
-23.87%
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Price Target
$32 → $37
Upside
+15.09%