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- 2/20/2026 -
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S&P 500 (^GSPC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the S&P 500 (^GSPC). During the week, the ^GSPC gained 73.34 points, or 1.07%, and closed at 6909.51 on Friday, February 20, 2026. Weekly volume was 25% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See ^GSPC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 3491.58 and reached 7002.28 on January 28, 2026. ^GSPC gained -3510.70 points, or -100.55%, in 171 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 5320.27 and resistance is at 7137.66. A Broadening Ascending 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 Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See ^GSPC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 4835.04 and reached 7002.28 on January 28, 2026. ^GSPC gained -2167.24 points, or -44.82%, in 42 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (7158.48) 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See ^GSPC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since November 14, 2025. 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 ^GSPC short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on January 28, 2026 at 7002.28 and reached 6775.50 on February 17, 2026. ^GSPC lost 226.78 points, or 3.24%, in 20 days. The chart has formed a Rectangle chart pattern. The trend support level is at 6772.42 and resistance is at 6989.40. A rectangle chart pattern is characterized as a short-term horizontal channel and represents a trading range and indecision area that is usually resolves in the direction of the main trend. Chart analysis usually considers a rectangle pattern a continuation formation, but it can also mark significant top and bottom. A rectangle pattern within younger parent trend has more chances to mark a continuation. Use the following link to access a Rectangle chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rectangle pattern in a short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See ^GSPC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since February 2, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting weak.
A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (6918.3) comes close to the price (6909.51). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. 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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