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- 4/17/2025 -
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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support line
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtPrice is close to the 50 Day Moving AverageBroken trend resistance line
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It was the negative week for the Vulcan Materials (VMC). During the week, the VMC gave back -0.37 points, or -0.15%, and closed at 241.93 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Weekly volume was -15% below average.

Long-term trend: [See VMC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on July 5, 2022 at 137.54 and reached 298.30 on November 6, 2024. VMC gained -160.76 points, or -116.88%, in 122 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (249.29) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish 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 support in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See VMC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on November 6, 2024 at 298.30 and reached 215.10 on March 10, 2025. VMC lost 83.20 points, or 27.89%, in 17 weeks. The price is now at the 32.25% retracement level.

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

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since December 27, 2024. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VMC short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on February 18, 2025 at 280.30 and reached 215.10 on March 10, 2025. VMC lost 65.20 points, or 23.26%, in 20 days. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (219.94) 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. VMC 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 short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VMC 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.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since March 17, 2025.

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) 58.68
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 26.60
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 85.43
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 72.49
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.54
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 45.60
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 67.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 33.75
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 36.27
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -2.98
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Support 249.29
Upper Bollinger Band 248.24
50 Day Moving Average 243.61
Daily Stochastic Crossing 243.12
Price 241.93
20 Day Moving Average 237.24
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 230.59
Parabolic System 228.83
Lower Bollinger Band 228.81
Weekly Trendline Support 219.94
Weekly Trendline Resistance 213.86
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Materials 3
Industry Construction Materials 67
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 218.90
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 247.88
High Date 04/15/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 213.86
Support 219.94
High 280.30
High Date 02/18/2025
Low 215.10
Low Date 03/10/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 298.30
High Date 11/06/2024
Low 215.10
Low Date 03/10/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 321.72
Support 249.29
Low 137.54
Low Date 07/05/2022
High 298.30
High Date 11/06/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 25.06
Low Date 10/04/2011
High 298.30
High Date 11/06/2024
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