MRK is moving sideways with no clear trend
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BearishSidewaysBullish
Why this reading
- Price is above its 200-day average ($125.32).
- The 50-day average is rising (+0.20%/day).
- 50-day average is above the 200-day (long-term structure is up).
- Price is above its 50-day average ($146.59).
- Recent swing highs and lows are mixed (consolidation).
- MACD momentum is weakening and the MACD line is below zero.
Price chart
Lower pane: RSI (14) with 70 and 30 marked. Arrows mark candlestick patterns.
Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Reading | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving averages | Mixed | Neutral | 20-day $144.39, 50-day $146.59, 200-day $125.32 |
| RSI (14) | 54.1 | Neutral | Momentum is balanced. |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.20 | Bearish | MACD is below its signal line. |
| Bollinger %B | 0.77 | Neutral | Bands are 7.5% wide. |
| Volatility (ATR 14) | $4.38 (3.0%) | Neutral | Typical daily volatility. |
| Volume vs 20d avg | 0.64× | Neutral | Normal participation. |
| 52-week range | 89% | Bullish | Low $79.76, high $155.98 |
Key levels
- $153.45Resistance, 5 touches+4.1%
- $147.41Last close
- $121.42Support, 15 touches-17.6%
- $116.36Support, 8 touches-21.1%
- $111.78Support, 16 touches-24.2%
Recent candlestick patterns
- Bearish EngulfingBearish
A strong down candle fully covers the prior up candle's body after an advance.
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