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Biotechnology Industry Stocks Technical Analysis - BIIB

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- 1/2/2026 -
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BIOGEN IDEC INC (BIIB) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorWilliams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overboughtBroken trend resistance line
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtThe Bollinger Bands are historically close together
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It was a third consecutive positive week for the BIOGEN IDEC INC (BIIB). During the week, the BIIB climbed 0.74 points, or 0.42%, and closed at 177.82 on Friday, January 2, 2026. Weekly volume was -47% below average.

BIIB is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See BIIB long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on June 12, 2023 at 319.76 and reached 110.00 on April 9, 2025. BIIB lost 209.76 points, or 65.60%, in 95 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (53.53) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. BIIB may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See BIIB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 9, 2025 at 110.00 and reached 185.17 on November 24, 2025. BIIB gained -75.17 points, or -68.34%, in 32 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 147.72 and resistance is at 202.94. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See BIIB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since May 9, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See BIIB short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on November 24, 2025 at 185.17 and reached 168.56 on December 18, 2025. BIIB lost 16.61 points, or 8.97%, in 24 days. The price is now at the 55.75% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See BIIB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since December 5, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting weak.

The distance between the Bollinger Bands (6.82%) is close to one year low (6.97%). It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a buy signal for the option traders. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 62.94
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 53.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 85.56
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 65.06
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.34
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 72.42
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 17.20
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 82.37
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 75.30
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 7.16
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 202.94
Upper Bollinger Band 180.98
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 177.96
Price 177.82
Daily Stochastic Crossing 177.49
20 Day Moving Average 175.89
Parabolic System 171.01
Lower Bollinger Band 168.84
50 Day Moving Average 167.98
Monthly Trendline Support 147.72
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 10
Industry Biotechnology 102
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 168.56
Low Date 12/18/2025
High 178.46
High Date 12/29/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 185.17
High Date 11/24/2025
Low 168.56
Low Date 12/18/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 202.94
Support 147.72
Low 110.00
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 185.17
High Date 11/24/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Channel
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 119.50
Support 53.53
High 319.76
High Date 06/12/2023
Low 110.00
Low Date 04/09/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 480.18
High Date 03/20/2015
Low 110.00
Low Date 04/09/2025
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