Trend analysis is a strategy that uses patterns inherent in historical data to make future predictions. You can use control charts, regression, and time series tools to accomplish this.

Oct 31, 2024, 01:38pm EDTNov 01, 2024, 06:12pm EDT Oil, oil stocks, energy getty When the price of oil trends downward, so do the major oil stocks.

The Executive Mosaic GovCon Index reversed its six day downward trend to close up 0.436 percent to 90.300. There was positive movement in GovCon stocks as advancers outpaced decliners by 6 to 1.