Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AWI)

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of flooring products and ceiling systems in the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. The company's Building Products segment produces suspended mineral fibers, soft fibers, and metal ceiling systems for use in commercial, institutional, and residential settings. This segment sells its commercial ceiling materials and accessories to ceiling system contractors and resale distributors. Armstrong World Industries' Resilient Flooring segment produces vinyl sheets, vinyl tiles, and linoleum flooring, as well as sources and sells laminate flooring products, adhesives, installation and maintenance materials, and accessories for homes, and commercial and institutional buildings. The company's Wood Flooring segment offers pre-finished solid and engineered wood floors, and related accessories for use in new residential construction and renovation with various commercial applications in stores, restaurants, and offices. This segment sells its products to independent wholesale flooring distributors and large home centers. Armstrong World Industries' Cabinets segment offers kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, and related products used in the residential new construction and renovation markets. This segment also provides design, fabrication, and installation services to single and multi-family homebuilders, remodelers, and consumers.

To analyze Armstrong's stock for potential trading opportunities, please take a look at the 1-year chart of AWI (Armstrong World Industries, Inc.) below with my added notations:
1-year chart of AWI (Armstrong World Industries, Inc.)
If you look at AWI you will see that the $50 level (navy) was a major resistance from March up until just last month. After moving sideways during most of that time, the stock finally broke through that $50 resistance at the end of October. Last week AWI stalled at $55 and has now pulled back down to the $50 level.

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