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Downtrend Broken Resist.Archive
- 4/17/2026 -
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Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Microsoft Corp. (MSFT). During the week, the MSFT gained 51.92 points, or 14.00%, and closed at 422.79 on Friday, April 17, 2026. Weekly volume was 66% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See MSFT long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on November 4, 2022 at 213.43 and reached 555.45 on July 31, 2025. MSFT gained -342.02 points, or -160.25%, in 142 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 400.82 and resistance is at 613.63. 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 MSFT medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on July 31, 2025 at 555.45 and reached 356.28 on March 30, 2026. MSFT lost 199.17 points, or 35.86%, in 34 weeks. The price is now at the 33.39% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See MSFT weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. 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 link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since September 5, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See MSFT short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on March 30, 2026 at 356.28 and reached 431.58 on April 17, 2026. MSFT gained -75.30 points, or -21.14%, in 18 days. The price is now at the 11.67% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See MSFT daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought daily overbought Relative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Use the following links to access Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 2, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.
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. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance 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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