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Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a fourth consecutive positive week for the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU). During the week, the XLU gained 1.30 points, or 1.58%, and closed at 83.75 on Friday, July 18, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since May 16, 2025. Weekly volume was 12% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See XLU long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 9, 2009 at 22.48 and reached 84.04 on July 18, 2025. XLU gained -61.56 points, or -273.84%, in 853 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 56.94 and resistance is at 90.03. 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 XLU medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 9, 2025 at 71.02 and reached 84.04 on July 18, 2025. XLU gained -13.02 points, or -18.33%, in 14 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (81.04) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. 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 medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See XLU 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. Weekly Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bearish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly Lane's Stochastic and MACD bearish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
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, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting stronger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See XLU short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on July 16, 2025 at 81.39 and reached 84.04 on July 18, 2025. XLU gained -2.65 points, or -3.26%, in 2 days. The price is now at the 10.94% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See XLU daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved below overbought area. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since July 8, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.
The price has closed on Friday above the upper Bollinger Band. It is considered a bullish signal. 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.
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