The longer the vaccination interval, the better the effect, however, it may also mean that it will take longer for countries to reach herd immunity (and the economy to return to normal levels). During the period from the first dose to the second dose of vaccine and the formation of effective immunity, the active cooperation of the government and the people and the observance of epidemic prevention measures is needed to avoid infection before the formation of antibodies.
Boosted by recent positive factors, #Moderna (left) and #AstraZeneca (right) performed exceptionally well. Overnight, the former closed up about 7% to $234.18, while $238.36 was a new high since June 7 this year; the latter has continued its upward pattern after rebounding from the low of US $60.00 on March 19 this year. It is currently closed above $85.40 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement level). For #Moderna, the recent resistance is the top line of the ascending channel and the 61.8% Fibonacci extension level ($245.40). The break of the resistance will mean that the stock price is expected to continue to test the 277.65 resistance. On the other hand, the near-term support is $193.25 and the bottom line of the ascending channel. Both the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Stochastics indicator show that the #Moderna stock price is in the overbought zone.
As for #AstraZeneca, its recent resistances are $89.21 (the high seen on July 30 last year), $92.30 (the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level) and the historical high of $101.10 seen in July last year. In addition, #Pfizer (middle) is relatively weak compared to the other two vaccine stocks, and is currently trading in a narrow range in the wedge-shaped area. As of yesterday’s close, the stock price is at the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level ($39.25) and the wedge-shaped bottom line area. If the bears break through this area, then its stock price may continue the downward pattern and test the $38.15 support, or the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level. However, if the stock price stabilizes at $39.25, the near-term resistance is $40.30 and the wedge-shaped top line resistance. Similar to #Moderna, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Stochastics show that the #AstraZeneca stock price is in the overbought zone; #Pfizer stock price momentum meanwhile appears to be relatively weak, and its Stochastics has formed a death cross and is still running downwards.
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Larince Zhang
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