Micron Technology has staggered since the market crashed in February and March. The chip stock is very sensitive to the economy because of its reliance on the cyclical memory-chip market.
If the global shutdowns continue, MU faces the risk of falling orders and prices. But if things recover, it controls a valuable corner of a strategically key industry.
This feast-or-famine scenario has played out on the chart as MU hugs $45. That level was important in mid-2019 and again last December. The 50-day simple moving average (SMA) also turned positive last week.
MU has a formed a mini-downtrend / bullish flag in the last month that now has breakout potential. With optimism about the economy spreading, buyers may get more active if $45 holds and resistance around $47 breaks.