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NRG Energy (NRG) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorBroken trend resistance line
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtPrice is close to the 50 Day Moving AverageDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineThe price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a second consecutive positive week for the NRG Energy (NRG). During the week, the NRG gained 3.39 points, or 3.59%, and closed at 97.86 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Weekly volume was -35% below average.

NRG is a member of Utilities Sector. Utilities 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 NRG long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on December 7, 2015 at 8.80 and reached 117.30 on February 27, 2025. NRG gained -108.50 points, or -1232.95%, in 481 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (26.72) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. 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 NRG medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on March 16, 2023 at 30.25 and reached 117.30 on February 27, 2025. NRG gained -87.05 points, or -287.77%, in 102 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 83.27 and resistance is at 124.37. 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 NRG weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since February 28, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See NRG short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 79.57 and reached 100.67 on April 17, 2025. NRG gained -21.10 points, or -26.52%, in 10 days. The price is now at the 13.32% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See NRG daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily 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.

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.

Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. While 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 52.49
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 20.90
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 80.03
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 70.53
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.22
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 49.17
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 48.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 42.11
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 46.74
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 4.11
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 105.87
50 Day Moving Average 98.72
Daily Stochastic Crossing 97.94
Price 97.86
20 Day Moving Average 95.71
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 95.31
Monthly Trendline Resistance 90.33
Lower Bollinger Band 85.30
Parabolic System 84.17
Quarterly Trendline Support 83.27
Monthly Trendline Support 79.04
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Utilities 12
Industry Electric Utilities 106
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 79.57
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 100.67
High Date 04/17/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 104.20
High Date 03/24/2025
Low 79.57
Low Date 04/07/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Descending Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 90.33
Support 79.04
High 117.30
High Date 02/27/2025
Low 79.57
Low Date 04/07/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 124.37
Support 83.27
Low 30.25
Low Date 03/16/2023
High 117.30
High Date 02/27/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 51.58
Support 26.72
Low 8.80
Low Date 12/07/2015
High 117.30
High Date 02/27/2025
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