Chipotle: Has the Selling Begun?Chipotle Mexican Grill has been rallying for years, but some traders may think the uptrend is ending.
The first pattern on today’s chart is the series of higher highs and higher lows since August. Coming after a big slide in July, that channel could be viewed as a bearish flag.
Second, this week’s drop after quarterly results may result in a breakdown from that consolidation.
Next, prices have crossed under the 50- and 200-day simple moving averages.
Fourth, the recent high was near a price range that offered resistance in March and support in June. Is it resistance again?
These patterns, coming after the June 26 stock split, may indicate CMG is running out of catalysts.
Finally, there could be signs of a bearish channel starting on the weekly chart:
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