On Friday, Nutrien received an upgrade to its Relative Strength (RS) Rating, from 70 to 77.
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Decades of market research shows that the top-performing stocks tend to have an 80 or higher RS Rating as they begin their biggest price moves. See if Nutrien can continue to rebound and hit that benchmark.
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Nutrien is trying to complete a flat base with a 66.03 entry. See if the stock can clear the breakout price in volume at least 40% higher than normal.
Earnings grew 43% last quarter, up from 0% in the prior report. Revenue also increased, from 11% to 16%.
The company earns the No. 1 rank among its peers in the Chemicals-Agriculture industry group.