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resistance level

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noun

Stock Exchange.
  1. a point at which the rise in price of a specific stock is arrested due to more substantial selling than buying.


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Daniel O’Regan, an equity trader at Mizuho Americas, pointed out in commentary shared with MarketWatch that the 7,000 level has reliably served as a resistance level for the index for the past four months.

From MarketWatch Apr. 15, 2026

Newton said DBA has just surpassed a key technical resistance level, after breaking out of a trendline in early February.

From MarketWatch Mar. 6, 2026

Based on this momentum, the precious metal is likely to attempt to rise beyond the $5,500/oz resistance level, Chai says.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 2, 2026

Kenanga sets the support and resistance level for March futures at 3,975 ringgit and 4,080 ringgit a ton, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 2, 2026

Below the 10-week MA, solid support lies around 6,540, near the recent lows, and additional support at the former resistance level near 6,150, where the 40-week MA currently resides—about 10.2% below current levels.

From Barron's Nov. 15, 2025

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