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- 11/22/2024 -
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Western Digital (WDC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :
Daily :20 Day Moving Average has crossed below the 50 Day Moving AverageStochastic has raised above the signal lineA Parabolic SAR indicator is below and near the priceThe price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a first positive week for the Western Digital (WDC). During the week, the WDC gained 3.63 points, or 5.78%, and closed at 66.43 on Friday, November 22, 2024. It was the best weekly gain since September 13, 2024. Weekly volume was -33% below average.

Long-term trend: [See WDC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 19, 2020 at 27.40 and reached 81.55 on June 18, 2024. WDC gained -54.15 points, or -197.63%, in 221 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 31.69 and resistance is at 81.72. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See WDC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on December 22, 2022 at 29.73 and reached 81.55 on June 18, 2024. WDC gained -51.82 points, or -174.30%, in 77 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 57.08 and resistance is at 93.13. 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 WDC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since July 5, 2024. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See WDC short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on October 25, 2024 at 73.46 and reached 62.30 on November 13, 2024. WDC lost 11.16 points, or 15.19%, in 19 days. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See WDC 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 November 11, 2024. 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.

A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (66.89) comes close to the price (66.43). 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.

During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 52.97
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 54.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 42.99
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 47.33
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.41
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 52.88
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 50.60
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 44.52
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 48.83
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.47
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 70.47
Parabolic System 66.89
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 66.75
50 Day Moving Average 66.47
Price 66.43
20 Day Moving Average 66.20
Daily Stochastic Crossing 64.44
Lower Bollinger Band 61.13
Quarterly Trendline Support 57.08
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Information Technology 7
Industry Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 57
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Channel
High 73.46
High Date 10/25/2024
Low 62.30
Low Date 11/13/2024
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 52.77
Low Date 08/05/2024
High 73.46
High Date 10/25/2024
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 81.55
High Date 06/18/2024
Low 52.77
Low Date 08/05/2024
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 93.13
Support 57.08
Low 29.73
Low Date 12/22/2022
High 81.55
High Date 06/18/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 81.72
Support 31.69
Low 27.40
Low Date 03/19/2020
High 81.55
High Date 06/18/2024
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