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Specialty Chemicals Industry Stocks Technical Analysis - ALBArchive
- 7/24/2026 -
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Albemarle Corp (ALB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Albemarle Corp (ALB). During the week, the ALB dropped -5.93 points, or -4.91%, and closed at 114.85 on Friday, July 24, 2026. Weekly volume was -29% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See ALB long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 8, 2025 at 49.43 and reached 221.00 on May 7, 2026. ALB gained -171.57 points, or -347.10%, in 56 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (192.73) 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. ALB 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 ALB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on June 12, 2026 at 174.33 and reached 114.75 on July 24, 2026. ALB lost 59.58 points, or 34.18%, in 6 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 118.72 and resistance is at 102.24. A Falling Wedge is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the downside. It represents the loss of a downside momentum on each successive low and has a bullish bias. The Falling wedge usually marks a reversal in a downtrend. In an uptrend a falling wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Falling Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Falling Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See ALB 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. 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 March 13, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See ALB short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on July 9, 2026 at 131.15 and reached 114.75 on July 24, 2026. ALB lost 16.40 points, or 12.50%, in 15 days. Price is near the trend low.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See ALB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic are oversold while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with oversold daily Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic or strongly oversold daily Williams' Percentage Range. Daily Relative Strength Index has bullish divergence. Use the following links to access the Relative Strength Index help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily Relative Strength Index bullish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading signal. Use the following link to access Relative Strength Index help.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
The price has closed on Friday below the lower Bollinger Band. It is considered a bearish signal. 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.
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Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Materials |
3 |
| Industry |
Specialty Chemicals |
23 |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
131.15 |
| High Date |
07/09/2026 |
| Low |
114.75 |
| Low Date |
07/24/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Falling Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
102.24 |
| Support |
118.72 |
| High |
174.33 |
| High Date |
06/12/2026 |
| Low |
114.75 |
| Low Date |
07/24/2026 |
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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 |
221.00 |
| High Date |
05/07/2026 |
| Low |
114.75 |
| Low Date |
07/24/2026 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Rising Wedge |
| Status |
Broken Support |
| Resistance |
236.90 |
| Support |
192.73 |
| Low |
49.43 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
| High |
221.00 |
| High Date |
05/07/2026 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
334.55 |
| High Date |
11/11/2022 |
| Low |
49.43 |
| Low Date |
04/08/2025 |
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