The broader stock market fell sharply in recent weeks, but Meta Platforms has barely moved. Is it a positive sign?

The first pattern on today’s chart is the May 31 low of $454.16. The social-media giant held that level on July 25 as the Nasdaq-100 tumbled. It remained above it in subsequent sessions, even as the bigger index made new lows. That may suggest new support has been established.

Second, the recent low (this week) was the latest in a series of higher lows. That could be consistent with a longer-term uptrend.

META has also gone nowhere for half a year, which may create potential for prices to start moving again.

In fact, there could be signs the movement has begun. Notice how strong quarterly results pushed the stock above a falling trendline last week. MACD has just turned positive, as well.

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