H2O America enters one of its strongest seasonal periods with a +1.63% average gain from July 14 to July 26, based on historical data. A potential $540 million water utility acquisition in Texas could catalyze a breakout. Seasonal momentum and deal speculation may align to break the long-standing downtrend.
Oracle’s stock may have just hit all-time highs on the back of a $30 billion cloud deal, but a historical pattern suggests caution. Between July and August, shares have dropped in 11 out of the last 15 years, with an average move of –2.06%. Could this seasonal dip present a rare buying opportunity for long-term bulls?
Royal Dutch Shell enters its weakest seasonal window with a historical average decline of –8.43%. This phase coincides with growing questions around the company’s long-term strategy and potential M&A activity. Despite modest outperformance year-to-date, Shell’s limited organic growth and strategic ambiguity may weigh on investor sentiment.
Crédit Agricole is entering one of its most statistically favorable periods of the year. The French banking giant has a strong track record of positive performance during this time, just as European equities regain investor interest. With support from macro tailwinds and technical strength, this seasonal window could offer an attractive opportunity for traders and investors alike.
Babcock International has outpaced every other FTSE 100 stock this year, with shares surging over 130%. Now entering a historically strong period, the defence giant could climb even further. With a win rate of 66.67% between June and August, both seasonal and technical indicators suggest more upside ahead.
Gold typically enters its strongest seasonal phase in the second half of the year, with consistent gains driven by rising jewelry demand. Over the past 25 years, it has delivered an average return of nearly 10% during this period, making seasonality a powerful factor to consider when investing in gold.
The Nasdaq 100 historically enters a powerful bullish window with a 93.33% win rate over the past 15 years and an average gain of 3.86%. This setup has proven highly consistent. Fueled by strong Q2 earnings and lower summer volume, this period offers a high-probability opportunity for traders. If the pattern holds, we could see another clean move higher before August volatility sets in.
Silver tends to perform strongly during the summer, and the historical data backs it up. From June 30 to September 1, silver (XAG/USD) has shown a consistent seasonal pattern of strength over the past 15 years, with a strong risk/reward profile. This seasonal trend, combined with a bullish technical setup, suggests potential upside toward $37–$38 if momentum holds.
Amgen shows a historically strong seasonal pattern from June 30 to September 1, with a win rate of 76% over the past 25 years. The biotech giant is also advancing in the anti-obesity space, with its MariTide treatment in late-stage trials. Investors may see added upside potential as healthcare stocks gain favor in uncertain economic times.
Did you know the S&P 500 has never lost between June 27 and July 23 over the past 14 years? With an average gain of 3.31% and a Sharpe ratio of 4.45, this seasonal stretch stands out as one of the most reliable in the US equity market. As earnings season heats up, mega-cap tech stocks often act as a catalyst for midsummer momentum.
