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Chart Analysis and Chart Pattern Recognition – Broadening Formations

Broadening Formations, including Broadening Ascending Wedge, present inverted triangle patterns. They start with narrow fluctuations, and then widen out between diverging boundary lines. The pattern, where one of the boundary lines is horizontal, is referred to as a right-angled formation. Broadening formations usually mark the reversal when confirmed by other technical indicators.
Broadening formations Screening page presents a list of stocks forming Broadening formation Pattern.
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As a reversal formation, Broadening formation Pattern appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators. This situation usually generates divergence on long-term indicators.
# 2 For the best results, chart patterns and trend resistance support should be considered together with other technical analysis signals and technical trading techniques.

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Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support lineRelative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought
Daily :Stochastic signal line moved above oversold areaThe price has risen above the Parabolic SAR
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It was a first positive week for the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE). During the week, the XLE climbed 0.77 points, or 0.81%, and closed at 95.74 on Friday, April 26, 2024. Weekly volume was -27% below average.

Long-term trend: [See XLE long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 16, 2023 at 75.36 and reached 98.97 on April 12, 2024. XLE gained -23.61 points, or -31.33%, in 56 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 80.16 and resistance is at 102.49. 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 XLE medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on January 18, 2024 at 78.98 and reached 98.97 on April 12, 2024. XLE gained -19.99 points, or -25.31%, in 12 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend support line (97.38) 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 XLE weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Relative Strength Index, Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Relative Strength Index, 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, Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since February 16, 2024. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is still strong, and momentum is beginning to wane. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See XLE short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 17, 2024 at 93.46 and reached 96.92 on April 25, 2024. XLE gained -3.46 points, or -3.70%, in 8 days. The price is now at the 34.10% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLE daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since April 11, 2024.

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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 39.20
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 58.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 58.14
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 46.36
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.33
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 82.89
Overbought
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 16.10
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 87.42
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 79.30
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 1.46
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 102.49
Monthly Trendline Resistance 101.73
Upper Bollinger Band 97.62
Monthly Trendline Support 97.38
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 97.07
20 Day Moving Average 96.16
Price 95.74
Daily Stochastic Crossing 95.64
Parabolic System 93.44
Lower Bollinger Band 92.66
50 Day Moving Average 91.81
Quarterly Trendline Support 80.16
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector
Industry
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 93.46
Low Date 04/17/2024
High 96.92
High Date 04/25/2024
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 98.97
High Date 04/12/2024
Low 93.46
Low Date 04/17/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Support
Resistance 101.73
Support 97.38
Low 78.98
Low Date 01/18/2024
High 98.97
High Date 04/12/2024
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 102.49
Support 80.16
Low 75.36
Low Date 03/16/2023
High 98.97
High Date 04/12/2024
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 22.88
Low Date 03/18/2020
High 98.97
High Date 04/12/2024
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