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Chart Analysis and Chart Pattern Recognition – Broadening Formations

Broadening Formations, including Broadening Ascending Wedge, present inverted triangle patterns. They start with narrow fluctuations, and then widen out between diverging boundary lines. The pattern, where one of the boundary lines is horizontal, is referred to as a right-angled formation. Broadening formations usually mark the reversal when confirmed by other technical indicators.
Broadening formations Screening page presents a list of stocks forming Broadening formation Pattern.
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As a reversal formation, Broadening formation Pattern appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators. This situation usually generates divergence on long-term indicators.
# 2 For the best results, chart patterns and trend resistance support should be considered together with other technical analysis signals and technical trading techniques.

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Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Weekly  MACD line has moved above its signal line
Daily :Stochastic has declined below the signal line
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It was the negative week for the Quest Diagnostics (DGX). During the week, the DGX dropped -2.48 points, or -1.86%, and closed at 130.63 on Friday, April 5, 2024. It was the worst weekly loss since February 16, 2024. Weekly volume was 34% above average.

Long-term trend: [See DGX long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on December 31, 2021 at 174.16 and reached 119.59 on October 2, 2023. DGX lost 54.57 points, or 31.33%, in 91 weeks. The chart has formed a Descending Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 119.19 and resistance is at 138.28. A Descending Triangle is a variation of triangle formation that has a flat support line and falling resistance line. The lower highs indicate the decreasing demand and give the descending triangle definitive bearish bias. A Descending Triangle usually represents a distribution stage in bearish market. A Descending Triangle is considered to be a continuation pattern, especially in a down trend, but it may also mark a reversal in an uptrend. Use the following link to access a Descending Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Descending Triangle pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See DGX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on February 1, 2024 at 123.04 and reached 135.45 on April 1, 2024. DGX gained -12.41 points, or -10.09%, in 8 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 125.98 and resistance is at 131.68. A Rising Wage is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the upside. It represents the loss of an upside momentum on each successive high and has a bearish bias. The Rising wedge usually marks a reversal in an uptrend. In a downtrend a rising wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Rising Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See DGX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See DGX short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on March 14, 2024 at 125.09 and reached 135.45 on April 1, 2024. DGX gained -10.36 points, or -8.28%, in 18 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See DGX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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 link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since February 20, 2024. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 58.02
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 50.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 58.73
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 55.52
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.93
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 41.36
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 65.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 46.60
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 41.26
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.27
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 138.28
Upper Bollinger Band 134.06
Daily Stochastic Crossing 131.99
Weekly Trendline Resistance 131.68
Price 130.63
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 129.97
20 Day Moving Average 129.91
Parabolic System 128.76
50 Day Moving Average 127.97
Lower Bollinger Band 126.07
Weekly Trendline Support 125.98
Yearly Trendline Support 119.19
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 4
Industry Health Care Services 14
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Low 125.09
Low Date 03/14/2024
High 135.45
High Date 04/01/2024
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 131.68
Support 125.98
Low 123.04
Low Date 02/01/2024
High 135.45
High Date 04/01/2024
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 143.63
High Date 01/02/2024
Low 123.04
Low Date 02/01/2024
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 119.59
Low Date 10/02/2023
High 143.63
High Date 01/02/2024
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Descending Triangle
Status Valid
Resistance 138.28
Support 119.19
High 174.16
High Date 12/31/2021
Low 119.59
Low Date 10/02/2023
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