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Downtrend Resistance
Downtrend Resistance 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. Downtrend Resistance stock alert indicates that price is near long-term resistance trendline and probability of short-term trend reversal is high.

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Hologic Inc (HOLX) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorStochastic signal line moved below overbought areaBroken trend resistance line
Daily :Stochastic signal line moved above oversold areaA Parabolic SAR indicator is below and near the priceThe price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a first positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Hologic Inc (HOLX). During the week, the HOLX gained 0.99 points, or 1.23%, and closed at 81.24 on Friday, August 30, 2024. Weekly volume was -33% below average.

HOLX is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the second 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 HOLX long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 9, 2009 at 9.31 and reached 87.88 on May 1, 2023. HOLX gained -78.57 points, or -843.93%, in 738 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 67.54 and resistance is at 94.37. 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 HOLX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on May 1, 2023 at 87.88 and reached 64.02 on October 30, 2023. HOLX lost 23.86 points, or 27.15%, in 26 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (72.60) 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 medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See HOLX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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 above its signal line since July 12, 2024. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See HOLX short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on August 9, 2024 at 84.67 and reached 79.54 on August 27, 2024. HOLX lost 5.13 points, or 6.06%, in 18 days. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See HOLX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 12, 2024. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.

A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (81.41) comes close to the price (81.24). 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 45.52
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 75.80
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 30.64
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 33.44
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.57
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 68.60
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 27.60
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 79.62
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 70.39
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.11
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 94.37
Upper Bollinger Band 82.73
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 82.02
Parabolic System 81.41
Price 81.24
20 Day Moving Average 81.23
Daily Stochastic Crossing 80.21
50 Day Moving Average 78.59
Lower Bollinger Band 78.35
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 77.13
Quarterly Trendline Support 72.60
Yearly Trendline Support 67.54
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 8
Industry Health Care Equipment 79
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
High 84.67
High Date 08/09/2024
Low 79.54
Low Date 08/27/2024
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 70.56
Low Date 06/20/2024
High 84.67
High Date 08/09/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 64.02
Low Date 10/30/2023
High 84.67
High Date 08/09/2024
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 77.13
Support 72.60
High 87.88
High Date 05/01/2023
Low 64.02
Low Date 10/30/2023
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 94.37
Support 67.54
Low 9.31
Low Date 03/09/2009
High 87.88
High Date 05/01/2023
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