Possible Bearish Inside Day Candle Pattern Detected for QIAGEN (NASDAQ:QGEN)

Published on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 08:15
By Adrienne Chilton in Candlestick, QGEN, bearish am inside day candle, nasdaq:qgen, qiagen

Analyzing the price chart for QIAGEN (NASDAQ:QGEN) has revealed a potential bearish inside day candle pattern. Yesterday's price range of $16.44 and $16.75 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 QIAGEN may want to consider a possible hedge in the event a pullback occurs. Look for confirmation in the next few trading days.

QIAGEN (NASDAQ:QGEN) is currently priced 1.0% above its average consensus analyst price target of $16.38. The stock should discover initial support at its 200-day moving average (MA) of $16.28 and subsequent support at its 50-day MA of $14.39.

QIAGEN N.V. provides technologies for separating and purifying DNA and RNA. The Company's portfolio consists of consumable products for nucleic acid separation, purification, and handling and nucleic acid amplification, as well as automated instrumentation and related services.

In the past 52 weeks, shares of QIAGEN have traded between a low of $12.47 and a high of $22.20 and closed yesterday at $16.54, which is 33% above that low price. Over the past week, the 200-day moving average (MA) has gone down 0.5% while the 50-day MA has advanced 1.0%.

By Adrienne Chilton
achilton@fnno.com

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