Stocks that were in focus included names like OIL, which fell 4.04%, IOC, which declined 5.25%, and BPCL, whose shares dropped 4.15% on Friday.
Here’s what Pravesh Gour, Senior Technical Analyst at Swastika Investmart, recommends investors should do with these stocks when the market resumes trading today.
OIL
In the longer time frame, it has given a long consolidation (multiyear breakout) above Rs 350, and after that, it has shown a massive rally till Rs 647, but in the last few trading sessions, the counter has shown profit booking.
However, it rebounded precisely from the 50-day exponential moving average and managed to close above the neckline.
Currently, it’s fluctuating between the moving averages, with 510 levels serving as crucial support; below this, 440 will be the next important support.
Looking at the upside potential, the first resistance zone lies around 600, where 20 DMA is placed. If it surpasses 600, we may anticipate levels of 700 in the short term.
IOC
The stock has experienced a significant breakout over multiple years with substantial trading volume. After reaching higher levels, there has been some profit-taking, leading to a retest of its last breakout level around Rs 150.
The overall structure suggests potential for long-term investors, particularly as it’s trading above key moving averages on the weekly chart.
Looking ahead, Rs 200 poses as the immediate resistance, with potential for further upward movement towards Rs 240 and beyond once breached. On the downside, Rs 150 serves as a support level, with a robust demand zone around Rs 125 in case of any corrections.
BPCL
The counter has witnessed a multi-year breakout over a longer timeframe with huge volume. From the higher levels, it has shown some profit booking and retested its last breakout level at around Rs 550, while on the daily chart, it has taken a support of 50-DMA and bounced back.
The structure of the counter looks lucrative for long-term investors, as it is trading above all its important moving averages on the weekly chart.
MACD (moving average convergence divergence) is supporting the current strength, whereas the momentum indicators are also positively poised.
On the long-term view, Rs 700 is the immediate hurdle on the upside; above this, we can expect a move towards Rs 800+. On the downside, Rs 550 will be the support level, while below this, Rs 470 is a strong demand zone during any correction.
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