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Archive - 10/23/2026 - Sign In to see current Signals. |
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Quest Diagnostics (DGX). During the week, the DGX gained 6.89 points, or 2.93%, and closed at 241.89 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Weekly volume was 16% above average. DGX 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 DGX long-term trend chart] A long-term uptrend had started on October 17, 2008 at 38.66 and reached 248.84 on September 21, 2026. DGX gained -210.18 points, or -543.66%, in 935 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (91.79) 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 248.84 on September 21, 2026. DGX gained -129.25 points, or -108.08%, in 155 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (189.83) 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 medium-term trend.
Weekly Technical Indicators: [See DGX weekly technical indicators chart] Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with 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 link to access Williams' Percentage Range help. The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since October 2, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. 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 September 21, 2026 at 248.84 and reached 223.50 on October 21, 2026. DGX lost 25.34 points, or 10.18%, in 30 days. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (223.09) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish 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 resistance line in a short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See DGX daily technical indicators chart] Daily technical indicators are neutral. The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 14, 2026. 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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