Technical trade #3: Avnet Inc. (AVT)


avnet technical analysisAvnet Inc. (NYSE: AVT) is one of the largest distributors of semiconductors and computer-related products in the world.

After falling from more than $40 in 2007, its common stock bottomed in October 2008, well before the bear market low in March. Since then, it has been trading in a bull channel with a top around $29 and low at $23.

The long-term trend of this favored blue chip is up, but recent profit-taking has driven it below $25 and could even result in a test of the support line at $23. S&P rates this stock as a strong buy (five stars) with a price objective of $33. From a technical standpoint, the chart's objective is also $33.

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Buy AVT on a pullback.

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DJIA-89.2312,801.23
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Last updated: February 13, 2012: 08:24 AM

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