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- 1/30/2026 -
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). During the week, the XLB dropped -0.70 points, or -1.40%, and closed at 49.27 on Friday, January 30, 2026. It was the worst weekly loss since October 31, 2025. Weekly volume was 37% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLB long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on October 18, 2024 at 48.94 and reached 36.56 on April 8, 2025. XLB lost 12.38 points, or 25.30%, in 24 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (44.26) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish 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 resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See XLB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on November 4, 2025 at 42.04 and reached 50.62 on January 29, 2026. XLB gained -8.58 points, or -20.41%, in 12 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (45.06) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought while Lane's Stochastic is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range or strongly overbought weekly Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since December 12, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLB short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on December 10, 2025 at 43.35 and reached 50.62 on January 29, 2026. XLB gained -7.27 points, or -16.77%, in 50 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (49.28) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. 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 support line in a short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
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.
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