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McDonald's Corp. (MCD) Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

MCD Elliott Wave technical analysis

  • Function: Trend.

  • Mode: Impulsive.

  • Structure: Motive.

  • Position: Wave 3 of (3).

  • Direction: Upside within Wave 3.

Details:

The long-term outlook for McDonald's (MCD) remains bullish, with further confirmation expected once the stock consistently trades above $300. A pullback in Wave {ii} of 3 is anticipated near the previous all-time high (ATH), which could present a buying opportunity before the next move higher.

MCD Elliott Wave technical analysis 

  • Function: Trend.

  • Mode: Impulsive.

  • Structure: Motive.

  • Position: Wave (v) of {i}.

  • Direction: Upside within Wave (v).

Details:

The 1-hour chart suggests that Wave (iv) is a triangle correction, with a potential bottom already in place. If this structure holds, further upside is expected within Wave (v).

  • The target for Wave (v) is around $323, which aligns with Wave (v) equaling Wave (i).
  • This level could mark the completion of Wave {i}, followed by a minor corrective pullback.

McDonald's Corp. (MCD) Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

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Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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