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Downtrend Broken Resistance

Downtrend Broken 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. Downtrend broken resistance stock market alert is a trend trading warning signal. It is a confirmation that long term downtrend reversal is completed and a new uptrend is establiched.

Unlike other alerts, broken resistance is not a buy/sell signal. It is rather warning signal that trend direction has changed. For entry point it is usually better to wait for pull back and retest of resistance line. This point is considered as a second chance to participate in downtrend reversal.

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Illumina Inc (ILMN) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Oversold sectorBroken trend resistance line
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overboughtBroken trend resistance lineThe price has risen above the Parabolic SAR20 Day Moving Average has crossed above the 50 Day Moving AverageThe price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a first positive week for the Illumina Inc (ILMN). During the week, the ILMN gained 13.57 points, or 11.22%, and closed at 134.50 on Friday, April 17, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since February 27, 2026. Weekly volume was -27% below average.

ILMN is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the second most oversold 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 ILMN long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on February 12, 2021 at 555.77 and reached 68.70 on April 9, 2025. ILMN lost 487.07 points, or 87.64%, in 216 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (53.93) 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. ILMN 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 ILMN medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 9, 2025 at 68.70 and reached 155.53 on January 22, 2026. ILMN gained -86.83 points, or -126.39%, in 41 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 118.58 and resistance is at 176.89. 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 medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See ILMN weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since February 6, 2026. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See ILMN short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on February 12, 2026 at 112.65 and reached 135.58 on April 17, 2026. ILMN gained -22.93 points, or -20.36%, in 64 days. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (118.99) 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 short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See ILMN 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. 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 daily MACD line is above its signal line since March 17, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.

During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. 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 20 Day Moving Average 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 75.07
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 11.20
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 84.96
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 82.94
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.62
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 47.21
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 51.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 40.45
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 44.41
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 5.22
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 135.33
Price 134.50
Daily Stochastic Crossing 134.07
20 Day Moving Average 126.20
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 124.49
50 Day Moving Average 123.99
Weekly Trendline Resistance 123.39
Parabolic System 122.34
Lower Bollinger Band 119.08
Weekly Trendline Support 118.99
Monthly Trendline Support 118.81
Quarterly Trendline Support 118.58
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 2
Industry Biotechnology 38
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Low 115.31
Low Date 03/12/2026
High 135.58
High Date 04/17/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 123.39
Support 118.99
Low 112.65
Low Date 02/12/2026
High 135.58
High Date 04/17/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 106.51
Support 118.81
High 155.53
High Date 01/22/2026
Low 112.65
Low Date 02/12/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 176.89
Support 118.58
Low 68.70
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 155.53
High Date 01/22/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 3.11
Support 53.93
High 555.77
High Date 02/12/2021
Low 68.70
Low Date 04/09/2025
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