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Downtrend Broken Resistance

Downtrend Broken Resistance stock alert presents a technical analysis stock market picking technique based on combination of technical indicators, stock trend analysis, trend following indicators and pattern recognition. Downtrend broken resistance stock market alert is a trend trading warning signal. It is a confirmation that long term downtrend reversal is completed and a new uptrend is establiched.

Unlike other alerts, broken resistance is not a buy/sell signal. It is rather warning signal that trend direction has changed. For entry point it is usually better to wait for pull back and retest of resistance line. This point is considered as a second chance to participate in downtrend reversal.

Downtrend Broken Resist.

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HCA Holdings (HCA) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Williams' Percentage Range is overbought
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overboughtDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal linePrice has crossed above the 50 Day Moving AverageThe price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a first positive week for the HCA Holdings (HCA). During the week, the HCA gained 20.05 points, or 6.11%, and closed at 347.97 on Friday, May 2, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since March 7, 2025. Weekly volume was -8% below average.

Long-term trend: [See HCA long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on July 14, 2022 at 164.47 and reached 417.08 on October 18, 2024. HCA gained -252.61 points, or -153.59%, in 118 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 276.88 and resistance is at 462.58. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See HCA medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on January 3, 2025 at 290.00 and reached 353.40 on April 3, 2025. HCA gained -63.40 points, or -21.86%, in 12 weeks. The price is now at the 8.56% retracement level.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See HCA weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly 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 14, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting stronger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See HCA short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 21, 2025 at 314.43 and reached 350.25 on April 25, 2025. HCA gained -35.82 points, or -11.39%, in 4 days. The price is now at the 6.37% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See HCA daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought daily overbought Williams' Percentage Range.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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 price 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 57.31
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 9.60
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 76.12
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 74.61
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.46
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 61.79
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 10.40
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 73.55
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 71.58
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -4.12
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 350.63
Price 347.97
Daily Stochastic Crossing 345.31
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 339.75
20 Day Moving Average 334.94
50 Day Moving Average 330.95
Parabolic System 324.79
Lower Bollinger Band 322.52
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 6
Industry Health Care Facilities 82
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 314.43
Low Date 04/21/2025
High 350.25
High Date 04/25/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 290.00
Low Date 01/03/2025
High 353.40
High Date 04/03/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 417.08
High Date 10/18/2024
Low 290.00
Low Date 01/03/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 462.58
Support 276.88
Low 164.47
Low Date 07/14/2022
High 417.08
High Date 10/18/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 17.03
Low Date 08/09/2011
High 417.08
High Date 10/18/2024
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