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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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Nucor Corp. (NUE) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorBroken trend resistance line
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overboughtThe price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a second positive week after 6 consecutive negative weeks for the Nucor Corp. (NUE). During the week, the NUE gained 9.09 points, or 5.56%, and closed at 172.46 on Thursday, April 2, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since February 6, 2026. Weekly volume was -32% below average.

NUE is a member of Materials Sector. Materials 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 NUE long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 97.60 and reached 196.90 on February 11, 2026. NUE gained -99.30 points, or -101.74%, in 44 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 160.01 and resistance is at 209.86. 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 NUE medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on February 11, 2026 at 196.90 and reached 155.14 on March 19, 2026. NUE lost 41.76 points, or 21.21%, in 5 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (142.72) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. NUE may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. 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 medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See NUE weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 6, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See NUE short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on March 19, 2026 at 155.14 and reached 175.28 on April 1, 2026. NUE gained -20.14 points, or -12.98%, in 13 days. The price is now at the 14.00% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See NUE daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range and 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since March 25, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 65.94
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 18.20
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 81.55
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 76.42
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -2.92
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 53.26
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 45.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 24.13
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 43.32
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 8.91
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 176.62
50 Day Moving Average 175.25
Daily Stochastic Crossing 173.14
Price 172.46
20 Day Moving Average 165.70
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 163.27
Parabolic System 161.08
Quarterly Trendline Support 160.01
Lower Bollinger Band 159.69
Monthly Trendline Resistance 154.78
Monthly Trendline Support 142.72
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Materials 10
Industry Steel 67
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 162.60
Low Date 03/27/2026
High 175.28
High Date 04/01/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 155.14
Low Date 03/19/2026
High 175.28
High Date 04/01/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Channel
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 154.78
Support 142.72
High 196.90
High Date 02/11/2026
Low 155.14
Low Date 03/19/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 209.86
Support 160.01
Low 97.60
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 196.90
High Date 02/11/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 203.00
High Date 04/09/2024
Low 97.60
Low Date 04/07/2025
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