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The Patterson-uti Energy (NASDAQ: PTEN) update and the technical summary table below can help you manage risk and optimize returns. We have day, swing, and longer-term trading plans for PTEN, and 1300 other stocks too, updated in real time for our trial subscribers. The data below is a snapshot, but updates are available now.
Technical Summary
| Term → | Near | Mid | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Weak | Neutral | Neutral |
| P1 | 16.94 | 16.34 | 13.22 |
| P2 | 17.44 | 17.72 | 16.89 |
| P3 | 18.16 | 18.87 | 20.55 |
Support and Resistance Plot Chart for PTEN
Long Term Trading Plans for PTEN
October 11, 2018, 8:45 am ET
The Technical Summary and Trading Plans for PTEN help you determine where to buy, sell, and set risk controls. The data is best used in conjunction with our Market Analysis and Stock Correlation Filters too, because those help us go with the flow of the market as well. Going with the flow is extremely important, so review our Market Analysis with this PTEN Report.
PTEN - (Long) Support Plan
Buy over 16.89 target 20.55 stop loss @ 16.63.
The technical summary data tells us to buy PTEN near 16.89 with an upside target of 20.55. This data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 16.63 to protect against excessive loss in case the stock begins to move against the trade. 16.89 is the first level of support below 17.075 , and by rule, any test of support is a buy signal. In this case, support 16.89 is being tested, a buy signal would exist.
PTEN - (Short) Resistance Plan
Short under 20.55 target 16.89 stop loss @ 20.81
The technical summary data is suggesting a short of PTEN as it gets near 20.55 with a downside target of 16.89. We should have a stop loss in place at 20.81 though. 20.55 is the first level of resistance above 17.075, and by rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance 20.55 is being tested, a short signal would exist.
