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- 4/17/2025 -
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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second positive week after 4 consecutive negative weeks for the Caterpillar Inc. (CAT). During the week, the CAT climbed 0.75 points, or 0.26%, and closed at 294.25 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Weekly volume was 21% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See CAT long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on September 27, 2022 at 160.60 and reached 418.50 on November 7, 2024. CAT gained -257.90 points, or -160.59%, in 110 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend support line (364.24) 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See CAT medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on November 7, 2024 at 418.50 and reached 267.30 on April 7, 2025. CAT lost 151.20 points, or 36.13%, in 21 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (291.53) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend support line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See CAT weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold Williams' Percentage Range. During the last week, weekly 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since December 13, 2024. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See CAT short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on January 23, 2025 at 409.60 and reached 267.30 on April 7, 2025. CAT lost 142.30 points, or 34.74%, in 74 days. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (293.29). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See CAT daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since April 2, 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.
During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 161.38% 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.
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