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Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Quest Diagnostics (DGX). During the week, the DGX gave back -0.09 points, or -0.07%, and closed at 128.44 on Friday, April 19, 2024. DGX was trading at average weekly trading volume.
 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 119.16 and resistance is at 137.65. 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 October 2, 2023 at 119.59 and reached 143.63 on January 2, 2024. DGX gained -24.04 points, or -20.10%, in 13 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 125.26 and resistance is at 133.57. A Symmetric Triangle pattern represents the area of indecision, where the movement direction is questioned. Chart pattern analysis usually considers a symmetric triangle chart pattern as a continuation formation which resolves in the direction of larger trend, but it also may mark the trend reversal. Use the following link to access a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Symmetric Triangle pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See DGX 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. 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.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since March 28, 2024. 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 DGX short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on April 1, 2024 at 135.45 and reached 125.42 on April 18, 2024. DGX lost 10.03 points, or 7.40%, in 17 days. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See DGX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since April 10, 2024. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. While daily technical indicators are oversold, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a support level. 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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