Ocado shares have a wild ride
Ocado’s stock initially sank after Exane BNP cut the British online supermarket’s rating, but the shares have now reversed course. IGTV financial analyst @AngelineOng finds out why.
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Ocado rollercoaster hits an incline
During a trading session, Ocado, an online grocery retailer, went through some ups-and-downs in its stock price. The hourly chart showed a sharp decline of about 13% initially, but things turned around as the day progressed. The daily chart revealed that it had actually risen by approximately 5% from the beginning of the session.
This rollercoaster ride was caused by Exane BNP Paribas, a company that downgraded Ocado's rating from neutral to underperform. They were worried about the slow growth in Ocado's retail business.
It's interesting to note that back in June, Exane actually upgraded Ocado's rating, saying it was a good investment choice with improved risk-reward balance. However, they have since changed their tune and now believe that the stock is overvalued and not performing up to their expectations.
Ocado shares volatile amid differing opinions
This conflicting assessment from Exane caused a lot of volatility in Ocado's stock price. Despite the initial drop sparked by Exane's downgrade, Ocado has managed to recover some of its losses and is now trading higher than at the start of the session.
This indicates that there are still buyers interested in the stock, maybe seeing it as a good opportunity to buy at a lower price. However, it's uncertain if this recovery will continue or if the stock will continue to be unpredictable due to the conflicting assessments.
The fluctuating stock price of Ocado reflects the uncertainty surrounding the company's future. Exane's downgrade shows concerns about the company's ability to grow its retail business.
The different views from Exane have added to the uncertainty, making it hard for investors to determine the true value of the stock. As a result, the stock has experienced significant price swings as investors react to new information and reassess their positions.
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