Key Takeaways Merck (MRK) has reached a significant support level, making it an attractive option for investors from a technical standpoint. Since early June, the stock has broken through its 50-day simple moving average (SMA), indicating a potential short-term bullish trend. The 50-day SMA is a key indicator for traders and analysts, used to identify support and resistance levels. It is considered particularly important as it's the first marker of an uptrend or a downtrend. The stock has traded below its 5 ...

Key Takeaways OXY has gained 18.8% in two months, beating the industry's rally of 12.2%. Strategic CrownRock acquisition and Permian focus are boosting output and cutting operating costs. Despite strong gains, OXY faces pressure from falling earnings estimates and a lack of commodity hedging.Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s (OXY) shares have gained 18.8% in the last two months compared with the Zacks Oil and Gas-Integrated-United States industry’s rally of 12.2%.The company operates in a very competitiv ...

Palomar Holdings Inc. (PLMR) has been trading above its 50-day simple moving average (SMA), signaling a short-term bullish trend. As of May 21, 2025, its share price was $161.54, down 2.1% from its 52-week high of $165.00.The 50-day SMA is a key indicator for traders and analysts to identify support and resistance levels. It is considered particularly important as it is the first marker of an uptrend or downtrend. Palomar aspires to be a dominant player in the crop insurance sector, targeting a position amo ...