Top 5 Materials Stocks That Are Ticking Portfolio Bombs

As of Jan. 11, 2024, five stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Here’s the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ:PTVE)

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X)

  • On Dec. 18, Nippon Steel announced it will acquire United States Steel for $55 per share in an all-cash transaction. The company’s stock jumped around 34% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $50.20.
  • RSI Value: 77.00
  • X Price Action: Shares of United States Steel slipped 0.3% to close at $48.28 on Wednesday.

Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID)

  • On Dec. 12, Smith-Midland received $3.8 million J-J Hooks Barrier Rental contract for I-64 in Virginia. The company’s stock gained around 10% over the past month and has a 52-week high is $42.50.
  • RSI Value: 73.70
  • SMID Price Action: Shares of Smith-Midland gained 1.3% to close at $40.20 on Wednesday.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM)

 

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