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Downtrend Broken Resist.Archive
- 9/18/2026 -
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Merck & Co. (MRK) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Merck & Co. (MRK). During the week, the MRK gained 2.94 points, or 2.04%, and closed at 146.87 on Friday, September 18, 2026. Weekly volume was 13% above average.
MRK is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the 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 MRK long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on June 25, 2024 at 134.63 and reached 73.31 on May 15, 2025. MRK lost 61.32 points, or 45.55%, in 46 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (122.08) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish 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 resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See MRK medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on May 15, 2025 at 73.31 and reached 156.92 on August 25, 2026. MRK gained -83.61 points, or -114.05%, in 66 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 120.49 and resistance is at 162.09. 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See MRK weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Lane's Stochastic. 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 weekly MACD line is above its signal line since July 2, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See MRK short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 25, 2026 at 156.92 and reached 142.32 on September 15, 2026. MRK lost 14.60 points, or 9.30%, in 21 days. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (146.91). 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 MRK daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since September 3, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (148.2) comes close to the price (146.87). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. 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.
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.
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