Analysts have spotted a possible bearish inside day candle pattern in Teekay (NYSE:TK) based on the price action in the company's shares. Yesterday's price range of $34.62 and $35.25 is within the prior day's high and low of the day. This trading action often signifies indecision by bulls and bears to drive prices higher or lower and often implies a possible change in trend. Owners of Teekay may want to consider a possible hedge in the event a pullback occurs. Look for confirmation in the next few trading days.
Over the past year, Teekay has traded in a range of $24.98 to $36.69 and closed yesterday at $34.80, 39% above that low. In the last five trading sessions, the 50-day moving average (MA) has climbed 0.7% while the 200-day MA has remained constant.
Teekay has overhead space with shares priced $34.80, or 3.3% below the average consensus analyst price target of $36.00. The stock should discover initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $34.30 and subsequent support at its 200-day MA of $31.24.
Teekay Corporation provides international crude oil and petroleum product transportation services to major oil companies, major oil traders, and government agencies. The Company provides its services through a fleet of medium size oil tankers worldwide.
