Technical Analysis
Recent price action shows WU has been trading in a downward channel. The stock is currently testing its support level around $12.50. RSI indicates oversold conditions, suggesting a potential short-term bounce.
News Impact
Price Projection (Next Trading Week) Based on technical indicators and news sentiment:
Trading Recommendation Short-term HOLD with potential to BUY if price holds above $12.50 support. Key reasons:
Target entry: $12.50 Stop loss: $12.20 Take profit: $13.20
The price of WU is predicted to go up -6.59%, based on the high correlation periods with BLDR. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 91.6%.
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BLDR
The demographic factor that has historically driven money transfer growth-namely, the differential between population growth in developing and developed countries-remains in place for the foreseeable future.
Western Union didn't see a major dropoff during the last recession or the pandemic, highlighting the stability of the business.
While the motives for immigrants to relocate to wealthier countries are well understood, developed countries also have incentives to open their borders, as negligible native population growth makes immigration a necessity for long-term GDP growth.
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Price Target
$11 → $10
Downside
-7.06%
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Price Target
$13 → $12
Upside
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UBS
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Price Target
$14 → $12
Upside
+7.53%