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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support line
Daily :
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It was the negative week for the Vulcan Materials (VMC). During the week, the VMC gave back -2.20 points, or -0.94%, and closed at 230.70 on Friday, April 4, 2025. Weekly volume was 93% above 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 (247.86) 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 chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 197.95 and resistance is at 271.56. 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 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. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane. 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 March 10, 2025 at 215.10 and reached 245.50 on March 20, 2025. VMC gained -30.40 points, or -14.13%, in 10 days. The price is now at the 48.68% retracement level.

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

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since March 17, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 45.15
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 46.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 56.16
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 51.54
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -4.00
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 35.55
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 79.70
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 25.58
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 30.26
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.19
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 271.56
50 Day Moving Average 250.12
Upper Bollinger Band 248.98
Quarterly Trendline Support 247.86
Parabolic System 242.64
Daily Stochastic Crossing 235.99
20 Day Moving Average 234.15
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 234.15
Price 230.70
Lower Bollinger Band 226.18
Monthly Trendline Support 197.95
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Materials 3
Industry Construction Materials 52
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 215.10
Low Date 03/10/2025
High 245.50
High Date 03/20/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 280.30
High Date 02/18/2025
Low 215.10
Low Date 03/10/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 271.56
Support 197.95
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 319.66
Support 247.86
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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