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Nucor Corp. (NUE) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Oversold sectorOversold industryWilliams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversoldStochastic has raised above the signal lineBroken trend support line
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range is oversoldDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineBullish Meeting Lines Candlestick
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It was a first positive week for the Nucor Corp. (NUE). During the week, the NUE gained 2.70 points, or 2.34%, and closed at 118.20 on Friday, January 10, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since November 22, 2024. Weekly volume was 71% above average.

NUE is a member of Materials Sector. Materials is the most oversold sector. NUE is a member of Steel Industry. Steel is the seventh most oversold industry. 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 March 18, 2020 at 27.53 and reached 203.00 on April 9, 2024. NUE gained -175.47 points, or -637.38%, in 211 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (179.64) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. NUE may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance 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 support in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See NUE medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on November 6, 2024 at 170.50 and reached 112.30 on January 3, 2025. NUE lost 58.20 points, or 34.13%, in 8 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 108.11 and resistance is at 141.79. A Broadening Descending 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 Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See NUE weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly strongly oversold Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since December 13, 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 NUE short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on January 3, 2025 at 112.30 and reached 123.50 on January 7, 2025. NUE gained -11.20 points, or -9.97%, in 4 days. The price is now at the 47.32% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See NUE daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

Candlestick pattern: [See NUE candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bullish Meeting Lines Candlestick pattern. This pattern appears during a decline, and it is a sign that a potential bullish reversal is in play. The reliability of the Bullish Meeting Lines Candlestick pattern is medium. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bullish Meeting Lines Candlestick pattern during the last week.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 50.49
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 84.70
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 62.62
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 42.81
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -7.19
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 33.97
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 92.40
Strong Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 7.54
Strong Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 18.20
Oversold
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -6.24
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 141.79
50 Day Moving Average 138.14
Upper Bollinger Band 134.80
Parabolic System 123.33
20 Day Moving Average 120.07
Daily Stochastic Crossing 119.95
Price 118.20
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 114.77
Lower Bollinger Band 111.77
Monthly Trendline Support 108.11
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Materials 1
Industry Steel 7
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 123.50
High Date 01/07/2025
Low 116.20
Low Date 01/10/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 112.30
Low Date 01/03/2025
High 123.50
High Date 01/07/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 141.79
Support 108.11
High 170.50
High Date 11/06/2024
Low 112.30
Low Date 01/03/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 203.00
High Date 04/09/2024
Low 112.30
Low Date 01/03/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 208.82
Support 179.64
Low 27.53
Low Date 03/18/2020
High 203.00
High Date 04/09/2024
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