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Downtrend ExhaustionArchive
- 10/16/2026 -
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Dow Chemical (DOW) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second positive week after 6 consecutive negative weeks for the Dow Chemical (DOW). During the week, the DOW gained 1.51 points, or 5.31%, and closed at 29.93 on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since August 14, 2026. Weekly volume was -48% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See DOW long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on April 21, 2022 at 71.86 and reached 20.40 on August 11, 2025. DOW lost 51.46 points, or 71.61%, in 172 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (10.91) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. DOW may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support 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 resistance line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See DOW medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on August 11, 2025 at 20.40 and reached 42.74 on March 31, 2026. DOW gained -22.34 points, or -109.51%, in 33 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (28.95) 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 DOW weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. 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 Lane's Stochastic help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since May 22, 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 DOW short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on October 1, 2026 at 26.61 and reached 30.15 on October 16, 2026. DOW gained -3.54 points, or -13.30%, in 15 days. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See DOW daily technical indicators chart]
Daily 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 daily Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 5, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands (8.42%) is close to one year low (8.32%). It is 53.53% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a buy signal for the option traders. 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.
 Candlestick pattern: [See DOW candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bullish Doji Candlestick pattern. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bullish Doji Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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