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NRG Energy (NRG) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken uptrend resistance line - uptrend exhaustionWilliams' Percentage Range is strongly overboughtWeekly  MACD line has moved above its signal line
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtWilliams' Percentage Range is strongly overboughtThe price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR20 Day Moving Average has crossed above the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a fourth positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the NRG Energy (NRG). During the week, the NRG gained 5.11 points, or 5.14%, and closed at 104.50 on Friday, January 17, 2025. Weekly volume was -6% below average.

Long-term trend: [See NRG long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on December 7, 2015 at 8.80 and reached 106.70 on January 16, 2025. NRG gained -97.90 points, or -1112.5%, in 475 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (26.40) is broken, while daily and weekly technical indicators are overbought. Uptrend is exhausted and trend reversal is possible soon. 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 NRG medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on March 16, 2023 at 30.25 and reached 106.70 on January 16, 2025. NRG gained -76.45 points, or -252.73%, in 96 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 76.81 and resistance is at 116.74. 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 NRG weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with strongly overbought weekly overbought Williams' Percentage Range. 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 Williams' Percentage Range help.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See NRG short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on December 20, 2024 at 87.72 and reached 106.70 on January 16, 2025. NRG gained -18.98 points, or -21.64%, in 27 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 95.99 and resistance is at 113.13. 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 short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See NRG 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 Lane's Stochastic help.

The daily MACD line is above its signal line since January 2, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.

During the last week, the price has fallen below the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR above the price is a bearish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the downward 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 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) 70.34
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 1.60
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 86.67
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 85.14
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.32
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 64.01
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 1.00
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 56.66
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 71.42
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 5.66
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 116.74
Weekly Trendline Resistance 113.13
Monthly Trendline Resistance 112.38
Upper Bollinger Band 108.21
Daily Stochastic Crossing 105.53
Monthly Trendline Support 104.99
Price 104.50
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 98.63
Weekly Trendline Support 95.99
20 Day Moving Average 95.86
50 Day Moving Average 95.77
Parabolic System 95.65
Lower Bollinger Band 87.79
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Utilities 5
Industry Electric Utilities 47
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 93.35
Low Date 01/08/2025
High 106.70
High Date 01/16/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 113.13
Support 95.99
Low 87.72
Low Date 12/20/2024
High 106.70
High Date 01/16/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Test Support
Resistance 112.38
Support 104.99
Low 65.11
Low Date 08/05/2024
High 106.70
High Date 01/16/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 116.74
Support 76.81
Low 30.25
Low Date 03/16/2023
High 106.70
High Date 01/16/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 51.26
Support 26.40
Low 8.80
Low Date 12/07/2015
High 106.70
High Date 01/16/2025
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