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Downtrend ResistanceArchive
- 4/26/2024 -
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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week after 4 consecutive negative weeks for the Vulcan Materials (VMC). During the week, the VMC gained 9.18 points, or 3.64%, and closed at 261.24 on Friday, April 26, 2024. Weekly volume was -16% below average.
VMC 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 VMC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on July 5, 2022 at 137.54 and reached 276.58 on March 27, 2024. VMC gained -139.04 points, or -101.09%, in 90 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 208.22 and resistance is at 279.09. 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VMC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 27, 2023 at 190.51 and reached 276.58 on March 27, 2024. VMC gained -86.07 points, or -45.18%, in 21 weeks. The price is now at the 17.82% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VMC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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 above its signal line since December 15, 2023. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See VMC short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 25, 2024 at 250.77 and reached 261.83 on April 26, 2024. VMC gained -11.06 points, or -4.41%, in 1 days. The price is now at the 5.33% retracement level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VMC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since March 8, 2024. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.
During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. 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.
During the last week, the 20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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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