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Downtrend ExhaustionArchive
- 1/2/2026 -
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Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC). During the week, the NSC dropped -3.14 points, or -1.08%, and closed at 287.82 on Friday, January 2, 2026. Weekly volume was -44% below average.
NSC 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 NSC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 201.60 and reached 302.24 on October 3, 2025. NSC gained -100.64 points, or -49.92%, in 25 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (307.10) 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. NSC 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See NSC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 29, 2025 at 278.41 and reached 300.42 on December 16, 2025. NSC gained -22.01 points, or -7.91%, in 6 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 283.03 and resistance is at 305.58. 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 NSC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since October 24, 2025. 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 NSC short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on December 16, 2025 at 300.42 and reached 287.01 on January 2, 2026. NSC lost 13.41 points, or 4.46%, in 17 days. The price is now at the 6.04% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See NSC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold 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 below its signal line since December 17, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 3.75% on Friday. It is 57.57% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price. 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.
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