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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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Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorBroken trend resistance line
Daily :Stochastic has declined below the signal lineA Parabolic SAR indicator is above and near the price
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It was the negative week for the Illinois Tool Works (ITW). During the week, the ITW dropped -5.21 points, or -1.98%, and closed at 258.26 on Friday, January 23, 2026. Weekly volume was 17% above average.

ITW is a member of Industrials Sector. Industrials 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 ITW long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 16, 2009 at 25.60 and reached 279.10 on November 27, 2024. ITW gained -253.50 points, or -990.23%, in 819 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 165.17 and resistance is at 293.01. 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 ITW medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on August 25, 2025 at 270.74 and reached 238.82 on November 18, 2025. ITW lost 31.92 points, or 11.79%, in 12 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (247.22) 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 ITW weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since January 2, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See ITW short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on January 2, 2026 at 244.55 and reached 264.27 on January 16, 2026. ITW gained -19.72 points, or -8.06%, in 14 days. The price is now at the 30.48% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See ITW daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has declined below the overbought signal line (%D). 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 daily MACD line is above its signal line since January 8, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting weak.

A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (256.7) comes close to the price (258.26). 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 59.60
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 22.10
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 65.78
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 67.74
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 2.01
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 58.21
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 29.40
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 67.85
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 64.17
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.81
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 293.01
Upper Bollinger Band 264.87
Daily Stochastic Crossing 259.87
Price 258.26
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 258.06
Parabolic System 256.70
Monthly Trendline Resistance 256.13
20 Day Moving Average 254.54
50 Day Moving Average 250.97
Monthly Trendline Support 247.22
Lower Bollinger Band 246.25
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Industrials 12
Industry Industrial Machinery 103
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 244.55
Low Date 01/02/2026
High 264.27
High Date 01/16/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 238.82
Low Date 11/18/2025
High 264.27
High Date 01/16/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 256.13
Support 247.22
High 270.74
High Date 08/25/2025
Low 238.82
Low Date 11/18/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 214.70
Low Date 04/08/2025
High 270.74
High Date 08/25/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 293.01
Support 165.17
Low 25.60
Low Date 03/16/2009
High 279.10
High Date 11/27/2024
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