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Uptrend Exhaustion

Uptrend Exhaustion stock alert presents a technical analysis stock market picking technique based on combination of technical indicators, stock trend analysis, trend following indicators and pattern recognition. Stock market alert is a warning signal. Uptrend Exhaustion alert indicates that long term uptrend is exhausted and probability of long term trend reversal is high. Uptrend exhaustion stock market alert presents relatively low to medium risk - high reword stock pick for overvalued stocks.

The strategy is based on selling (or taking a short) position on anticipation of uptrend reversal.

Uptrend Exhaustion

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Amgen (AMGN) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorBroken uptrend resistance line - uptrend exhaustionLane's Stochastic is overboughtWilliams' Percentage Range is strongly overboughtTrend resistance at 417.40
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought
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It was a fifth consecutive positive week for the Amgen (AMGN). During the week, the AMGN gained 4.26 points, or 1.04%, and closed at 415.21 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Weekly volume was -18% below average.

AMGN is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the most overbought 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 AMGN long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 20, 2008 at 39.16 and reached 421.79 on August 11, 2026. AMGN gained -382.63 points, or -977.09%, in 959 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (312.41) is broken, while daily and weekly technical indicators are overbought. Uptrend is exhausted and trend reversal is possible soon. 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 AMGN medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on December 19, 2024 at 253.30 and reached 421.79 on August 11, 2026. AMGN gained -168.49 points, or -66.52%, in 85 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (417.40). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. 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 resistance line in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See AMGN weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. 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 July 2, 2026. 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 AMGN short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on July 15, 2026 at 353.95 and reached 421.79 on August 11, 2026. AMGN gained -67.84 points, or -19.17%, in 27 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 389.87 and resistance is at 429.84. 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 short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See AMGN daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since July 23, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 73.07
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 12.80
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 89.12
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 83.12
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 12.52
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 76.76
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 7.90
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 85.32
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 81.00
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 8.33
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 432.65
Weekly Trendline Resistance 429.84
Daily Stochastic Crossing 417.82
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 417.40
Price 415.21
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 411.10
Monthly Trendline Resistance 405.75
Parabolic System 392.79
20 Day Moving Average 392.35
Weekly Trendline Support 389.87
50 Day Moving Average 370.22
Yearly Trendline Resistance 361.37
Lower Bollinger Band 357.86
Monthly Trendline Support 347.78
Quarterly Trendline Support 338.55
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 11
Industry Biotechnology 98
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 421.79
High Date 08/11/2026
Low 409.00
Low Date 08/12/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 429.84
Support 389.87
Low 353.95
Low Date 07/15/2026
High 421.79
High Date 08/11/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 405.75
Support 347.78
Low 320.52
Low Date 05/05/2026
High 421.79
High Date 08/11/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 417.40
Support 338.55
Low 253.30
Low Date 12/19/2024
High 421.79
High Date 08/11/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 361.37
Support 312.41
Low 39.16
Low Date 03/20/2008
High 421.79
High Date 08/11/2026
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