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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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- 4/26/2024 -
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Ametek (AME) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorBroken trend support line
Daily :20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving AverageStochastic signal line moved above oversold areaThe period of low volatility of the stock price
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It was the negative week for the Ametek (AME). During the week, the AME gave back -0.19 points, or -0.11%, and closed at 177.51 on Friday, April 26, 2024. Weekly volume was -18% below average.

AME is a member of Industrials Sector. Industrials is the second 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 AME long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on June 17, 2022 at 106.20 and reached 186.33 on March 21, 2024. AME gained -80.13 points, or -75.45%, in 91 weeks. The price is now at the 11.01% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See AME medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 31, 2023 at 136.89 and reached 186.33 on March 21, 2024. AME gained -49.44 points, or -36.12%, in 20 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (197.59) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. 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 support in a medium-term trend.

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

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since December 1, 2023. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See AME short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on March 21, 2024 at 186.33 and reached 176.37 on April 25, 2024. AME lost 9.96 points, or 5.35%, in 35 days. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 176.10 and resistance is at 180.75. A Falling Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Falling Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Falling Channel pattern in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See AME daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish 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 below its signal line since March 8, 2024. 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 is falling, and it was 3.15% on Friday. It is 54.37% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low 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 crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 34.05
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 73.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 28.64
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 29.90
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.21
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 78.92
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 25.80
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 64.96
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 67.23
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 6.86
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Support 197.59
Monthly Trendline Resistance 195.62
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 182.32
Upper Bollinger Band 181.96
Weekly Trendline Resistance 180.75
Parabolic System 180.73
50 Day Moving Average 179.93
20 Day Moving Average 179.40
Daily Stochastic Crossing 177.85
Price 177.51
Lower Bollinger Band 176.37
Weekly Trendline Support 176.10
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Industrials 8
Industry Electrical Components & Equipment 103
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 176.37
Low Date 04/25/2024
High 179.01
High Date 04/26/2024
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 180.75
Support 176.10
High 186.33
High Date 03/21/2024
Low 176.37
Low Date 04/25/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 195.62
Support 197.59
Low 136.89
Low Date 10/31/2023
High 186.33
High Date 03/21/2024
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 106.20
Low Date 06/17/2022
High 186.33
High Date 03/21/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 2.30
Low Date 03/14/2000
High 186.33
High Date 03/21/2024
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