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Valero Energy (VLO) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Valero Energy (VLO). During the week, the VLO gained 3.51 points, or 2.63%, and closed at 136.80 on Friday, August 15, 2025. Weekly volume was -35% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VLO long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on April 5, 2024 at 184.79 and reached 99.00 on April 7, 2025. VLO lost 85.79 points, or 46.43%, in 52 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 75.56 and resistance is at 156.19. A Broadening Descending 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 Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VLO medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 99.00 and reached 155.12 on July 10, 2025. VLO gained -56.12 points, or -56.69%, in 13 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (160.82) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish 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 support in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VLO weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since May 9, 2025. 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 VLO short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on July 10, 2025 at 155.12 and reached 130.78 on August 11, 2025. VLO lost 24.34 points, or 15.69%, in 32 days. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (128.21) 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 short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See VLO daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish 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 below its signal line since July 16, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting weak.
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 20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish 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.
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