Planet Fitness, Inc. Class A (PLNT)

As PTON takes a hit let's examine the future direction of the stock.

The technical signals indicate that the stock of the fitness chain could head lower in the weeks ahead.

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The former name is technically overbought but offers reasons to expect it to grow, while the latter should benefit from the Covid-19 vaccines.

With new equipment -- and new price points -- Peloton is ready to bring in new customers. This is a stock that could still grow nicely once the impetus for that growth fades.

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Should we take profits on our long Peloton, short Planet Fitness trade or let it run?

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These familiar names are showing both technical and quantitative deterioration.

In the past two weeks PLNT has weakened and closed back below the declining 50-day moving average line.

Our government made businesses insolvent to conquer a disease it can't conquer, and now solid businesses that could have thrived, that could have been the next Walmart for all we know, are closing.

Market leadership may be lacking on Thursday despite rising trading volumes, plus an update on Apple, Microsoft, Mastercard, Amazon and Gilead.

The rally in PLNT is tired and likely to fade fast.

And when it comes to gyms and fitness, I would much rather be long Planet Fitness than Peloton. Not even close.

With people shut out of gyms and many now working out at home due to the coronavirus, the trade is to short Planet Fitness and go long Peloton.

PLNT could use its own personal trainer as the charts show lower lows likely -- now you have a real excuse to avoid the gym.

As the coronavirus causes worry about germs in the weight room, more people may exercise the option of working out at home with Peloton.

Plus, a bit of coaching on how to put your money to work opportunistically amid the uncertainty.

What calls me to the name more than anything else is the dividend.

Our latest analysis on the fitness chain.

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I expect PLNT to outperform over the next six weeks.

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Let's find a trainer versed in technical analysis as we check out the charts.

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