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- 12/13/2024 -
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Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Oversold sectorBroken trend support line
Daily :The price is below the lower Bollinger BandWilliams' Percentage Range oversoldLane's Stochastic is strongly oversoldPrice has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was the negative week for the Martin Marietta Materials (MLM). During the week, the MLM dropped -30.28 points, or -5.21%, and closed at 550.90 on Friday, December 13, 2024. Weekly volume was -18% below average.

MLM is a member of Materials Sector. Materials is the 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 MLM long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on July 5, 2022 at 284.99 and reached 633.20 on November 6, 2024. MLM gained -348.21 points, or -122.18%, in 122 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 507.52 and resistance is at 769.93. 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 MLM medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on September 11, 2024 at 490.05 and reached 633.20 on November 6, 2024. MLM gained -143.15 points, or -29.21%, in 8 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (595.86) is broken. Usually a broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal, but since daily indicators are oversold a short-term pull back is possible. MLM may retest the broken support line. It is considered to be a resistance 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 support in a medium-term trend.

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

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since October 18, 2024. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See MLM short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on November 6, 2024 at 633.20 and reached 547.00 on December 13, 2024. MLM lost 86.20 points, or 13.61%, in 37 days. Price is near the trend low.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See MLM daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is oversold while Lane's Stochastic is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with oversold daily Williams' Percentage Range or strongly oversold daily 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 below its signal line since November 13, 2024. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is strong.

The price has closed on Friday below the lower Bollinger Band. It is considered a bearish signal. 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 crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is up and daily technical indicators are oversold, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a support level. 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) 22.92
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 84.00
Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 7.45
Strong Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 15.44
Oversold
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.68
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 58.40
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 53.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 60.84
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 52.66
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 7.91
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 606.00
Monthly Trendline Support 595.86
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 595.31
Parabolic System 591.19
20 Day Moving Average 582.74
50 Day Moving Average 577.76
Lower Bollinger Band 551.43
Price 550.90
Daily Stochastic Crossing 549.58
Quarterly Trendline Support 507.52
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Materials 1
Industry Construction Materials 81
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 610.30
High Date 11/25/2024
Low 547.00
Low Date 12/13/2024
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 633.20
High Date 11/06/2024
Low 547.00
Low Date 12/13/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 694.12
Support 595.86
Low 490.05
Low Date 09/11/2024
High 633.20
High Date 11/06/2024
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 769.93
Support 507.52
Low 284.99
Low Date 07/05/2022
High 633.20
High Date 11/06/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 58.62
Low Date 11/21/2008
High 633.20
High Date 11/06/2024
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