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Health Care Services Industry Stocks Technical Analysis - DGXArchive
- 5/22/2026 -
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Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Quest Diagnostics (DGX). During the week, the DGX gained 8.60 points, or 4.61%, and closed at 195.21 on Friday, May 22, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since February 27, 2026. Weekly volume was -19% below average.
DGX is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the most oversold sector. 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 DGX long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 17, 2008 at 38.66 and reached 213.50 on February 27, 2026. DGX gained -174.84 points, or -452.25%, in 906 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (90.50) 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See DGX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 2, 2023 at 119.59 and reached 213.50 on February 27, 2026. DGX gained -93.91 points, or -78.53%, in 125 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 191.14 and resistance is at 215.09. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See DGX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since April 10, 2026. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See DGX short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on April 21, 2026 at 209.79 and reached 186.23 on May 8, 2026. DGX lost 23.56 points, or 11.23%, in 17 days. The chart has formed a Descending Triangle chart pattern.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See DGX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward 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.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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