(WST) Technical Data

December 29, 2023, 20:30 pm ET, BY Joseph H.- Contributor| Editor: Thomas H. Kee Jr. (Follow on LinkedIn)

Longer Term Trading Plans for WST

• Buy WST slightly over 347.58 target 388.95 stop loss @ 346.58 Details

The technical summary data tells us to buy WST near 347.58 with an upside target of 388.95. This data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 346.58 to protect against excessive loss in case the stock begins to move against the trade. 347.58 is the first level of support below 352.12 , and by rule, any test of support is a buy signal. In this case, support 347.58 would be being tested, so a buy signal would exist.

• Short WST slightly under 388.95, target 347.58, stop loss @ 390.07 Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of WST as it gets near 388.95 with a downside target of 347.58. We should have a stop loss in place at 390.07though. 388.95 is the first level of resistance above 352.12, and by rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance 388.95 is being tested, so a short signal would exist.

Swing Trading Plans for WST

• Buy WST slightly over 361.04, target 388.95, Stop Loss @ 360 Details

If 361.04 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy WST just slightly over 361.04, with an upside target of 388.95. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 360 in case the stock turns against the trade. 361.04 is the first level of resistance above 352.12, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 361.04, initial resistance, would be breaking higher, so a buy signal would exist. Because this plan is based on a break of resistance, it is referred to as a Long Resistance Plan.

• Short WST slightly near 361.04, target 351.82, Stop Loss @ 362.08. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of WST if it tests 361.04 with a downside target of 351.82. We should have a stop loss in place at 362.08 though in case the stock begins to move against the trade. By rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance, 361.04, is being tested a short signal would exist. Because this plan is a short plan based on a test of resistance it is referred to as a Short Resistance Plan.

Day Trading Plans for WST

• Buy WST slightly over 354.7, target 358.18, Stop Loss @ 353.87 Details

If 354.7 begins to break higher, the technical summary data tells us to buy WST just slightly over 354.7, with an upside target of 358.18. The data also tells us to set a stop loss @ 353.87 in case the stock turns against the trade. 354.7 is the first level of resistance above 352.12, and by rule, any break above resistance is a buy signal. In this case, 354.7, initial resistance, would be breaking higher, so a buy signal would exist. Because this plan is based on a break of resistance, it is referred to as a Long Resistance Plan.

• Short WST slightly near 354.7, target 351.82, Stop Loss @ 355.53. Details

The technical summary data is suggesting a short of WST if it tests 354.7 with a downside target of 351.82. We should have a stop loss in place at 355.53 though in case the stock begins to move against the trade. By rule, any test of resistance is a short signal. In this case, if resistance, 354.7, is being tested a short signal would exist. Because this plan is a short plan based on a test of resistance it is referred to as a Short Resistance Plan.

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WST Ratings for December 29:

Term →	Near	Mid	Long
Rating	Neutral	Strong	Strong
P1	0	0	347.58
P2	354.7	351.82	388.95
P3	358.18	361.04	429.64

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The rules that govern the data in this report are the rules of Technical Analysis.  For example, if WST is testing support buy signals surface, and resistance is the target.  Conversely, if resistance is being tested, that is a sign to control risk or short, and support would be the downside target accordingly.  In each case, the trigger point is designed to be both an ideal place to enter a position (avoid trading in the middle of a trading channel), and it acts as a level of risk control too.

Swing Trades, Day Trades, and Longer term Trading Plans:

This data is refined to differentiate trading plans for Day Trading, Swing Trading, and Long Term Investing plans for WST too.  All of these are offered below the Summary Table.