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A stock trades sideways between 24 and 28 for weeks. The parent index falls 3%, but the stock only drops from 26 to 25.50. This is an example of:
- Negative Response, suggesting the stock will collapse soon.
- Relative Strength, indicating professional accumulation is in progress.
- Supply Swamping Demand, as the price is being artificially held up.
- Relative Weakness, showing the stock is lagging the broader market.
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