Can Macquarie (ASX:MQG) and Computershare (ASX:CPU) Extend Their Technical Momentum?

4 min read | July 13, 2026 09:36 AM AEST | By Sam

Highlights

  • Technical scans continue highlighting strong momentum across selected ASX-listed companies despite mixed broader market conditions.
  • Macquarie, Computershare and Oncosil Medical remain among the strongest uptrend candidates in the latest market scan.
  • Austal, Forrestania Resources and Vulcan Energy Resources continue featuring among stocks experiencing sustained technical weakness.

Australian shares continue delivering mixed technical signals as momentum shifts across sectors. The latest ChartWatch technical scan has identified several companies maintaining strong upward price trends while others remain under persistent selling pressure. Among the most notable names are Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Computershare Ltd (ASX:CPU), both continuing to feature among the strongest technical performers. At the same time, several resource and industrial companies remain under pressure, reinforcing the importance of monitoring broader market trends within the ASX 200. The latest scan also places renewed attention on ASX Technical Analysis as traders continue evaluating emerging market momentum.

Why are technical scans attracting attention?

Technical analysis focuses on identifying trends through price behaviour rather than company fundamentals.

Market participants frequently use technical scans to identify stocks displaying:

  • Sustained buying momentum
  • Consistent price strength
  • Weakening market sentiment
  • Emerging trend reversals
  • Relative market leadership

Rather than predicting future performance, these scans help identify companies currently demonstrating notable trading patterns.

Why are Macquarie and Computershare standing out?

Macquarie continues appearing among the market's strongest technical performers as buying momentum remains intact.

The diversified financial services group has maintained favourable price action, reflecting continued market confidence in the broader financial sector.

Computershare has also maintained a constructive technical profile, supported by consistent market strength.

Both companies continue demonstrating characteristics commonly associated with established technical uptrends.

Which other companies remain in the uptrend scan?

Several businesses across different industries also continue displaying positive technical momentum.

The latest scan includes companies operating across:

Technology

Technology-related securities continue benefiting from ongoing digital transformation themes.

Healthcare

Healthcare businesses remain supported by selective buying interest.

Mining

Several resource companies continue attracting technical strength despite broader sector volatility.

Financial services

Diversified financial businesses remain among the market's stronger-performing sectors.

The diversity of companies appearing within the uptrend scan suggests market strength remains selective rather than broad-based.

Why is AI and cybersecurity supporting technology sentiment?

Technology continues benefiting from structural demand linked to digital transformation.

Growing interest in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and cybersecurity has strengthened attention across technology-focused businesses.

Companies supporting digital infrastructure continue receiving increased market interest as organisations modernise enterprise technology environments.

These long-term themes remain influential across Australia's technology sector.

Which companies remain under technical pressure?

While several companies continue displaying positive momentum, others remain within established downtrends.

The latest technical scan highlights:

  • Austal
  • Forrestania Resources
  • Vulcan Energy Resources
  • Abacus
  • Baby Bunting
  • Cleanaway Waste

These businesses continue experiencing weaker technical conditions as selling pressure remains evident.

Why do technical trends change?

Technical momentum continually evolves alongside changing market conditions.

Several factors frequently influence trend direction.

Sector rotation

Capital often shifts between sectors as economic conditions change.

Company announcements

Operational updates can strengthen or weaken existing market trends.

Commodity movements

Resource companies often respond to changing commodity market conditions.

Market sentiment

Broader economic developments continue influencing trading behaviour across listed companies.

As a result, technical leadership frequently changes throughout different market cycles.

Why do traders monitor trend strength?

Strong technical trends often reflect sustained buying or selling activity over an extended period.

Monitoring trend strength helps market participants identify companies demonstrating:

  • Consistent momentum
  • Relative strength
  • Market leadership
  • Changing sentiment
  • Technical confirmation

Although technical analysis represents only one approach to market evaluation, many traders combine chart analysis with broader market research.

What could remain in focus?

Future technical leadership will likely continue depending on:

Corporate developments

Business announcements frequently influence price momentum.

Earnings updates

Financial performance often reinforces existing trends.

Economic conditions

Interest rates, inflation and broader economic activity continue shaping market behaviour.

Sector performance

Technology, financials, healthcare and resources may continue rotating leadership depending on changing market conditions.

The latest ChartWatch technical scan highlights the contrasting momentum currently shaping Australia's share market. While Macquarie and Computershare continue demonstrating constructive technical strength, several resource and industrial companies remain under sustained pressure. As market conditions continue evolving, technical analysis remains a valuable tool for monitoring changing trends, relative strength and broader sector leadership across the Australian share market.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a technical market scan?
    A technical scan identifies shares displaying notable price trends based on chart analysis and market momentum.
  • Which companies featured among the strongest uptrends?
    Macquarie, Computershare, Oncosil Medical and the Global X Cybersecurity ETF were among the highlighted uptrend candidates.
  • Which companies remained in the latest downtrend scan?
    Austal, Forrestania Resources, Vulcan Energy Resources and Abacus were among the companies identified with continued technical weakness.

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