
Will Persimmon Homes Benefit from a Seasonal Upswing?
With mortgage rates stabilizing and demand returning, Persimmon Plc's forward order book has risen 27% year-on-year. As the housing market recovers, will the stock follow its seasonal trend?

With mortgage rates stabilizing and demand returning, Persimmon Plc's forward order book has risen 27% year-on-year. As the housing market recovers, will the stock follow its seasonal trend?

Formula 1 and stock markets have more in common than you might think. Historical data shows that shares of racing giants like Mercedes and Ferrari tend to follow distinct seasonal patterns. From strong rallies at the start of the season to periods of weakness, these trends offer investors strategic opportunities.

Apple is set for a major software overhaul, unifying iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with a fresh design inspired by Vision Pro. Historically, AAPL has shown strong seasonal performance during this period, with shares averaging a +6.86% gain from March to May. This update comes as Apple looks to drive renewed demand and strengthen its ecosystem.

Oil markets may be on the verge of a major geopolitical shift as speculation grows over a potential US-Saudi-Russia deal. Meanwhile, crude oil's seasonal pattern points to a historically strong period from March to July, with an average gain of +4.84%. Will this alignment of market forces drive oil prices higher?

Shell PLC is undergoing a major executive reshuffle just ahead of its March 25 strategy update, a move that could influence investor sentiment. Historically, Shell’s stock has gained an average of +7.91% from mid-March to early June, supported by seasonal oil demand and corporate developments. If the upcoming strategy presentation is well-received, it may act as a catalyst for the stock to follow its strong seasonal trend.

BASF SE is implementing cost-cutting measures and restructuring initiatives, including a potential IPO for its Agricultural Solutions unit. Historically, the stock shows seasonal strength from March to June, with an average gain of +6.73%.

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc is undergoing yet another restructuring, but historical seasonal trends suggest a challenging period ahead. Over the past six years, the stock has shown a consistent decline between March and mid-May, averaging -26.45%.

Walmart faces profit concerns, but historical data suggests strong seasonal performance from March to April. Despite macroeconomic headwinds and rising costs, the stock has shown a consistent upward trend during this period.

Shell Plc’s latest global energy outlook suggests that artificial intelligence could extend oil demand growth well into the 2030s, potentially boosting hydrocarbon resilience. Historically, Shell has delivered strong returns from February 27 to May 28, with an average gain of +6.86% and a win rate of 81.82%.

Boeing shares react significantly to airplane accidents, particularly when caused by design flaws. A seasonal analysis shows that such incidents result in an average share price decline of -4.45%, with losses persisting for weeks.