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Daily ASX scans flag strong uptrends in selected lithium and resource names
Domino’s and several growth names show renewed upward momentum
Xero and other technology stocks appear in the downtrend list
Daily ChartWatch scans show Domino’s, Xero and a growing group of lithium and resource stocks at the centre of current ASX trends, highlighting where demand and supply appear strongest on local charts.
Australia’s ASX stock market has delivered another busy technical session, with daily ChartWatch scans picking out a mix of fresh uptrends and persistent downtrends across the board. In the latest review, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP), Xero (ASX:XRO), Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR), Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS), IGO (ASX:IGO), Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) and Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV) feature prominently, alongside a wide collection of resource, technology, consumer and industrial names. The scan is built around trend following and price action, rather than stories or narratives, and is designed to help market watchers track where momentum currently sits inside and beyond the ASX 200.
How Are ASX Trends Shaping Up Today?
The daily ChartWatch scan separates the local market into two broad lists: stocks in clear uptrends and stocks in clear downtrends. Rather than focusing on headlines or themes, the approach looks at charts, price structure and the consistency of recent moves.
Uptrends often cluster in particular sectors, and this session has seen a strong presence from lithium and resource names, while several well-known growth and technology stocks populate the downtrend list. For traders and longer-term observers, this split provides a snapshot of where excess demand and excess supply appear most visible on the charts.
Alongside individual names, a range of exchange traded funds linked to resources, metals and global shares also appear, reinforcing the idea that trends can be tracked at both stock and sector level across ASX ordinaries stocks.
Which ASX Uptrends Stand Out?
The latest scan highlights a strong resurgence across lithium and battery-related names, with several stocks and funds tied to the theme sustaining upward moves.
Lithium and Battery Cluster
Core Lithium (ASX:CXO), Elevra Lithium (ASX:ELV), Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) and Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) are among the names that continue to feature in the uptrend list. These moves sit alongside resource-linked vehicles focused on metals and battery materials, underlining the renewed strength flowing through parts of the energy transition complex.
Companies such as IGO (ASX:IGO) and other diversified resource groups add further depth to this picture, strengthening the sense that demand for selected ASX mining stocks remains in focus.
Consumer and Services Names
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) also appears in the uptrend scan, reflecting recent positive momentum following strategic and cost-focused updates. Other consumer and service businesses show similar chart structures, indicating that renewed interest is not confined solely to resources.
Precious Metals and Resource Funds
Gold and silver exposures via resource funds and metals-linked exchange traded vehicles also appear on the uptrend side. Their inclusion suggests ongoing support for diversified resource themes, particularly where global conditions favour interest in metals and mining exposure.
What Do the Downtrends Reveal?
While the uptrend list leans heavily toward resources, the downtrend scan is dominated by technology, growth and selected consumer and industrial names.
Technology and Growth Under Pressure
Xero (ASX:XRO), Pro Medicus (ASX:PME), Wisetech Global (ASX:WTC) and several other technology-focused companies feature in the downtrend list. Their charts currently reflect sustained selling pressure and weaker price structures compared to earlier periods of strength.
A number of software and data-driven businesses have faced similar shifts, with price action now signalling that supply is outweighing demand, at least in the short term.
Mixed Signals Across Consumer and Industrial Stocks
Names such as JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH), Accent Group (ASX:AX1), Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) and other household-facing brands appear on the downtrend side as well. For these companies, charts show more defensive or corrective patterns, reflecting both stock-specific and broader macro influences.
Financials and Infrastructure in Focus
Selected financials, storage and infrastructure businesses are also on the downtrend list, suggesting that weaker sentiment is not restricted to growth and technology alone. For market watchers, this creates a more complex picture in which sector strength and weakness are distributed across multiple parts of the ASX 100.
How Can Traders Use Trend Scans Without Overreacting?
Trend scans such as ChartWatch are designed as observational tools rather than directional instructions. They highlight where demand appears to be building and where supply appears to be dominant, based solely on price action.
Watching, Not Reacting Blindly
Many market participants use trend lists as a starting point for deeper research, rather than a complete roadmap. Each company still requires examination of its fundamentals, risk profile and sector backdrop, especially in areas where volatility is elevated.
Balancing Uptrends and Downtrends
Lists of stronger and weaker charts can also help identify diversification opportunities, or flag where existing positions may be highly sensitive to ongoing moves. This is especially relevant for portfolios that contain both income-oriented exposures, such as those aligned with ASX dividend stocks, and more growth-driven holdings.
Remembering That Trends Change
Trends are not permanent. A stock in a strong uptrend today can quickly flatten or reverse, just as a stock in a pronounced downtrend can stabilise and recover. The scan therefore works best as a living reference point, encouraging regular review rather than a one-off conclusion.
