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Downtrend ResistanceArchive
- 4/10/2026 -
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Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB). During the week, the XLB gained 1.55 points, or 3.07%, and closed at 51.96 on Friday, April 10, 2026. Weekly volume was -32% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLB long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on April 8, 2025 at 36.56 and reached 54.14 on February 12, 2026. XLB gained -17.58 points, or -48.09%, in 44 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 46.08 and resistance is at 56.14. 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 XLB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on November 4, 2025 at 42.04 and reached 54.14 on February 12, 2026. XLB gained -12.10 points, or -28.78%, in 14 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 47.46 and resistance is at 57.99. 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 XLB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly 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.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 20, 2026. 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 XLB short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on March 20, 2026 at 46.73 and reached 52.22 on April 10, 2026. XLB gained -5.49 points, or -11.75%, in 21 days. Price is near the trend high.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic are overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following links to access Lane's Stochastic and Relative Strength Index help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since March 27, 2026. 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 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.
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