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Internet & Direct Marketing Retail Industry Stocks Technical Analysis - AMZNArchive
- 4/17/2026 -
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Amazon.com (AMZN) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Amazon.com (AMZN). During the week, the AMZN gained 12.18 points, or 5.11%, and closed at 250.56 on Friday, April 17, 2026. Weekly volume was 11% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See AMZN long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on January 6, 2023 at 81.43 and reached 258.60 on November 3, 2025. AMZN gained -177.17 points, or -217.57%, in 147 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 198.05 and resistance is at 268.28. 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See AMZN medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on November 3, 2025 at 258.60 and reached 196.00 on February 17, 2026. AMZN lost 62.60 points, or 24.21%, in 15 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (181.87) 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. AMZN 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See AMZN weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought Williams' Percentage Range. 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 Williams' Percentage Range help.
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 AMZN short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on March 27, 2026 at 199.14 and reached 256.18 on April 17, 2026. AMZN gained -57.04 points, or -28.64%, in 21 days. The price is now at the 9.85% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See AMZN daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought daily overbought Relative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. 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. Use the following links to access Lane's Stochastic and Relative Strength Index help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since March 31, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 124.69% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price. 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.
During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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