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- 9/18/2026 -
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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 -0.96 points, or -1.88%, and closed at 49.99 on Friday, September 18, 2026. Weekly volume was -24% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLB long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on November 4, 2025 at 42.04 and reached 54.19 on August 24, 2026. XLB gained -12.15 points, or -28.90%, in 41 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (51.91) 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. XLB 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 XLB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on July 21, 2026 at 49.85 and reached 54.19 on August 24, 2026. XLB gained -4.34 points, or -8.71%, in 4 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (53.85) 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. XLB 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since September 4, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLB short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 24, 2026 at 54.19 and reached 49.88 on September 18, 2026. XLB lost 4.31 points, or 7.95%, in 25 days. Price is near the trend low.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bullish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD bullish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading 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 daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 28, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
51.01 |
| High Date |
09/17/2026 |
| Low |
49.88 |
| Low Date |
09/18/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
54.19 |
| High Date |
08/24/2026 |
| Low |
49.88 |
| Low Date |
09/18/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Wedge |
| Status |
Broken Support |
| Resistance |
55.38 |
| Support |
53.85 |
| Low |
49.85 |
| Low Date |
07/21/2026 |
| High |
54.19 |
| High Date |
08/24/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Symmetric Triangle |
| Status |
Broken Support |
| Resistance |
52.69 |
| Support |
51.91 |
| Low |
42.04 |
| Low Date |
11/04/2025 |
| High |
54.19 |
| High Date |
08/24/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Support |
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| Low |
36.56 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
| High |
54.19 |
| High Date |
08/24/2026 |
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