PEG Tumbles 1.41% as $210M Volume Ranks 445th in Market Mixed Signals and Key SupportResistance Levels Highlight Volatility Looming Before Ex-Dividend Date

On August 18, 2025, Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) fell 1.41% with a trading volume of $210 million, ranking 445th in the market. The stock closed at $85.32, down from $86.80 the previous day, marking its third consecutive decline. Recent technical indicators show conflicting signals, with short-term sell signals from moving averages and a pivot top, while long-term averages suggest a buy signal. The stock is currently near key support at $85.29 and resistance at $87.04, with analysts anticipating volatility ahead of the September 9 ex-dividend date.

Analysts highlight mixed signals for PEG, noting a sell signal from the 3-month MACD and a pivot top reached on August 4, which has driven a 5.35% decline since. However, the long-term moving average and bullish price target of $65.46 within three months suggest potential for recovery. Trading ranges for the next session are projected between $84.49 and $86.15, with a predicted fair opening price of $85.74. The stock’s proximity to resistance at $85.87, rather than support at $82.75, limits immediate risk/reward appeal for intraday traders.

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