Estée Lauder Faces Potential Resistance at $83

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Shares of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. EL are showing little movement on Friday, remaining flat as the stock maintains its recent uptrend. Should the stock reach the $83.00 mark again, it may encounter significant resistance.

Evidence from past price movements reveals that resistance formed around the $83.00 level in December. This is a key reason why it has been selected as our Stock of the Day.

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In the investment world, resistance often builds at price points where investors experienced previous challenges. This can create a phenomenon known as ‘buyer’s remorse.’ For example, those who bought shares around the $83 mark in December may feel regret now that the stock has dipped.

Many of these investors are hesitant to sell their shares at a loss, leading them to hold onto their positions. However, if the stock price climbs back to their initial purchase price, they may place sell orders, creating a large volume of selling pressure that can form resistance at that level again.

This situation is compounded by the fact that $83 had previously served as a support level in September. Investors who bought in during that time were pleased when the stock value increased shortly after. Yet when that support was shattered in late October, some found themselves wanting to exit their positions if they could do so without incurring a loss.

When shares recovered to the $83 level in December, many of these regretful buyers placed sell orders. The influx of selling orders solidified resistance at what was once a support point.

The interaction of support and resistance levels in the market can often be traced back to investor psychology. Buyer’s remorse can transform support into resistance and prolong the resistance at particular price points.

If Estée Lauder’s stock price hits the critical $83.00 point again, it could lead to a slowdown or potential reversal in its recent upward momentum.

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