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Moving Average Crossover - stock market timing alerts.

The moving average is one of the oldest analytical tools for stock market alerts. It shows the average value of the stock price over a period of time and is used to emphasize the the direction of a trend. While the price is below the moving average, it is considered as bearish behavior in relation to the trend length being viewed.

When the price falls from the level above the moving average to the level below the moving average, it warns that the price trend being viewed may be weakening, and it presents stock market timing alerts. The moving average is a lagging indicator of the price trend.

Moving average and stock price crossover is a stock trading signal. The basic interpretation is to buy when the stock price moves above its moving average and sell when the price moves below its moving average. The length of the moving average should match the trend time frame. We use a 20-day moving average crossover to identify weekly trend and 50-day moving average crossover for monthly trend stock market alerts.

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- 9/11/2026 -
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S&P 500 (^GSPC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Stochastic signal line moved below overbought areaWeekly  MACD line has moved below its signal lineTrend resistance at 7617.55
Daily :The price has fallen below the Parabolic SARBullish Ladder Bottom CandlestickThe price has declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger BandsThe Bollinger Bands are historically close togetherPrice is close to the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was the negative week for the S&P 500 (^GSPC). During the week, the ^GSPC gave back -61.62 points, or -0.80%, and closed at 7656.98 on Friday, September 11, 2026. Weekly volume was -16% below average.

Long-term trend: [See ^GSPC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 3491.58 and reached 7816.70 on August 13, 2026. ^GSPC gained -4325.12 points, or -123.87%, in 200 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (7617.55). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See ^GSPC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on March 30, 2026 at 6316.91 and reached 7816.70 on August 13, 2026. ^GSPC gained -1499.79 points, or -23.74%, in 19 weeks. The price is now at the 10.65% retracement level.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See ^GSPC 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.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See ^GSPC short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 13, 2026 at 7816.70 and reached 7580.06 on September 10, 2026. ^GSPC lost 236.64 points, or 3.03%, in 28 days. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See ^GSPC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 19, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting stronger.

During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward 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 declined below the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands (2.35%) is close to one year low (2.34%). It is 53.06% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a buy signal for the option traders. 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. 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.

Candlestick pattern: [See ^GSPC candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bullish Ladder Bottom Candlestick pattern. A Bullish Ladder Bottom pattern occurs in a downtrend, it may signal a trend reversal. The reliability of the Bullish Ladder Bottom pattern is medium. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bullish Ladder Bottom Candlestick pattern during the last week.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 48.39
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 75.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 34.24
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 35.76
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 22.85
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 61.02
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 23.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 78.00
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 69.15
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 202.57
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Parabolic System 7760.83
Upper Bollinger Band 7755.80
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 7687.72
20 Day Moving Average 7685.19
Price 7656.98
Daily Stochastic Crossing 7626.09
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 7617.55
50 Day Moving Average 7607.34
Lower Bollinger Band 7575.51
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Channel
High 7816.70
High Date 08/13/2026
Low 7580.06
Low Date 09/10/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 6316.91
Low Date 03/30/2026
High 7816.70
High Date 08/13/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 4835.04
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 7816.70
High Date 08/13/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 7617.55
Support 5622.01
Low 3491.58
Low Date 10/13/2022
High 7816.70
High Date 08/13/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 666.79
Low Date 03/06/2009
High 7816.70
High Date 08/13/2026
Warning: TheGreedyTrader.com presents weekly analysis. Technical indicators and trend parameters are calculated for the close of business day indicated on the top right corner of the screen.