US and Canadian markets settled this week on a negative note, Two stocks to consider – LUC, MSS

Company Overview: Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSXV: LUC) is a leading independent diamond producer, renowned for recovering large, exceptional-quality Type IIa diamonds. Its flagship asset, the Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana, has been in commercial production since 2012 and remains the core focus of the Company’s operations, expansion, and development strategy. Maison Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: MSS) is a U.S.-based specialty grocery retailer focused on serving Asian-American communities with a wide range of traditional Asian food and merchandise. The company offers fresh produce, meat, seafood, and essential daily goods tailored to traditional Asian family values and cultural preferences, while also adapting to the faster-paced lifestyles of younger generations and the diverse needs of the communities it serves. This Report covers the Price Action, Technical Indicators Analysis along with the Stop Loss Levels, Target Prices, and Recommendations on these two stocks. 

Global Markets Wrap-Up

U.S. equity markets ended the week on a weaker footing as broad-based selling pressure swept across most sectors. The S&P 500 fell 1.90% to close at 6,832.76, while the NASDAQ Composite declined 1.88% to 22,597.15, weighed down by persistent weakness in mega-cap technology stocks. Small-cap equities underperformed the broader market, with the Russell 2000 sliding 2.04% to finish at 2,615.83, reflecting a more cautious risk appetite among investors.

The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index declined 3.16% week-to-date to close at 983.21, moderating its broader uptrend but still reflecting underlying bullish momentum. Strength in the consumer non-cyclicals sector provided near-term support, signalling pockets of improving investor sentiment. However, gains were capped by broad weakness across industrials, consumer cyclicals, technology, real estate, healthcare, financials, basic materials, and energy, which collectively weighed on overall index performance.

Considering the US and Canadian markets’ performance over the week, following the significant global macros and data front, two stocks that fit the criteria on the technical framework: Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSXV: LUC) and Maison Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: MSS). The recommendations on these stocks are based on the generic insights, entry price, target prices, and stop-loss for the next 2-6 weeks:

Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSXV: LUC)

Noted below are the key price indicators for the stock:

Price Action Analysis (On the Daily Chart)

On the daily chart, LUC continues to trade above a key horizontal trendline support, reinforcing sustained price strength and a short-term bullish bias. Momentum remains constructive, with initial resistance near CAD 0.300 serving as the next upside focus over the coming 2–6 weeks. A decisive breakout above CAD 0.323 would confirm a transition into a stronger bullish phase, likely attracting fresh buying interest and opening the door to an extended near-term rally.

Technical Analysis (On the Daily Chart)

The 14-period RSI stands at 59.80, signalling improving bullish momentum. Strong weekly trading volumes support this shift, reflecting sustained buying interest and rising investor confidence. Price action continues to hold above the 21-period Simple Moving Average (SMA), which may act as a key dynamic support level and help underpin the current short-term uptrend.

General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical indicators analysis,  Lucara Diamond Corp. is looking technically well-placed on the chart, and a ‘Speculative Buy’ recommendation has been given on the stock. The summary of recommendations is as follows:

Maison Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: MSS) 

Noted below are the key price indicators for the stock:

Price Action Analysis (On the Daily Chart)

On the daily chart, MSS is holding above a key horizontal trendline support, signalling price stability and reinforcing near-term upside potential. Initial resistance is forming near USD 0.365, which may come into focus over the next 2–6 weeks if the bullish structure remains intact. A decisive breakout above USD 0.400 would serve as a strong bullish catalyst, likely attracting renewed buying interest and paving the way for a sustained upward move.

Technical Analysis (On the Daily Chart)

The 14-period RSI is at 53.17, indicating improving momentum with scope for further upside as buying pressure gradually builds. Steady weekly trading volumes point to sustained accumulation, supporting the potential for continued gains. Moreover, price action remains above the 21-period Simple Moving Average (SMA), which is currently acting as dynamic support.

 General Recommendation:

As per the above-mentioned price action and technical indicators analysis, Maison Solutions Inc. is looking technically well-placed on the chart, and a ‘Speculative Buy’ recommendation has been given on the stock. The summary of recommendations is as follows:

Investment decisions should be made depending on an individual's appetite for upside potential, risks, and any previous holdings. This recommendation is purely based on technical analysis, and fundamental analysis has not been considered in this report.

Upcoming Major Global Economic Events 

Market events occur daily depending on the data's frequency and generally include updates on CPI, PPI, Core Retail Sales, Unemployment Data, etc. The upcoming week's major global economic events that could impact the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index and listed stocks' prices are noted below.

Related Risks: This report may be looked at from a high-risk perspective and recommendation is provided for a short duration. Recommendations provided in this report are solely based on technical parameters, and the fundamental performance of the stocks has not been considered in the decision-making process. Other factors which could impact the stock prices include market risks, regulatory risks, interest rates risks, currency risks, social and political instability risks etc. 

Key Risks: Technical indicators are backward-looking and may generate false or lagged signals, particularly during volatile or changing market conditions. Price trends may also be disrupted by fundamental, macroeconomic, or company-specific developments not captured in charts. 

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic issues and geopolitical tensions prevailing. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing. 

Kalkine reports are prepared based on the stock prices captured from either REFINITIV or Trading View. Typically, REFINITIV or Trading View may reflect stock prices with a delay which could be a lag of 25-30 minutes. There can be no assurance that future results or events will be consistent with the information provided in the report. The information is subject to change without any prior notice.’ 

Note 1: Individuals can consider exiting from the stock if the Target Price or Stop loss mentioned as per the technical analysis has been achieved and subject to the factors discussed above. 

Note 2: How to Read the Charts?

The Green color line reflects the 21-period moving average, while the red color line indicates the 50-period moving average. SMA helps to identify existing price trend. If the prices are trading above the 21-period and 50-period moving average, then it shows prices are currently trading in a bullish trend.

The Black color line in the chart's lower segment reflects the Relative Strength Index (14-Period), which indicates price momentum and signals momentum in trend. A reading of 70 or above suggests overbought status, while a reading of 30 or below suggests an oversold status.

The Blue color bars in the chart's lower segment show the volume of the stock. The volume is the number of shares that changed hands during a given day. Stocks with high volumes are more liquid than stocks with lesser volume. Liquidity in stocks helps in easier and faster execution of the order.

The Orange color lines are the trend lines drawn by connecting two or more price points and used for trend identification purposes. The trend line also acts as a line of support and resistance.

Technical Indicators Defined: - 

Support: A level at which the stock prices tend to find support if they are falling, and a downtrend may take a pause backed by demand or buying interest. Support 1 refers to the nearby support level for the stock and if the price breaches the level, then Support 2 may act as the crucial support level for the stock. 

Resistance: A level at which the stock prices tend to find resistance when they are rising, and an uptrend may take a pause due to profit booking or selling interest. Resistance 1 refers to the nearby resistance level for the stock and if the price surpasses the level, then Resistance 2 may act as the crucial resistance level for the stock. 

Stop-loss: In general, it is a level to protect further losses in case of unfavorable movement in the stock prices.

Risk Reward Ratio: The risk reward ratio is the difference between an entry point to a stop loss and profit level and the report is based on ~80% Stop Loss of the Target 1 from the entry point.

A trailing stop-loss is a modification of stop-loss in case of favorable movement in the price to protect the gains. Individual can Trail the Stop-Loss as per the levels if the stock price achieves more than 50% of the Target 1. Individual should consider exiting from the position as per the Trailing Stop-Loss level if the price starts moving downwards after achieving more than 50% of the Target 1.

The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels is February 12, 2026. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

Abbreviations

CMP: Current Market Price

SMA: Simple Moving Average

CAD: Canadian Dollar

RSI: Relative Strength Index

USD: United States dollar 

Note: Trading decisions require a thorough analysis by individuals. Technical reports in general chart out metrics that may be assessed by individuals before any stock evaluation. The above are illustrative analytical factors used for evaluating the stocks; other parameters can be looked at along with additional risks per se. Past performance is neither an indicator nor a guarantee of future performance.