Tempus AI shares drop more than 5% after ARK Invest offloads 128,292 shares via ARKK ETF
Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) fell 5.2% after ARK Invest sold over 128,000 shares through its ARKK ETF, following a recent FDA clearance for the company's ECG-MR tool. The move is supported by downside intraday momentum as price trades near session lows, even as technical structure remains broadly bullish above key moving averages.
Highlights
- Tempus AI received FDA clearance for its ECG-MR tool addressing mitral regurgitation, marking its fourth regulatory approval in this area.
- ARK Invest sold 128,292 shares of Tempus AI through its ARKK ETF using September 29 closing prices.
- Shares of Tempus AI closed at $77.64, with technical indicators forecasting an 80% chance of movement to $82.63 and immediate support at $73.35.
Sustained selling pressure persists despite FDA clearance and portfolio moves
Tempus AI announced that its ECG-MR tool received FDA clearance on September 28, marking its fourth such approval targeting mitral regurgitation. In portfolio activity disclosed using September 29 closing prices, ARK Invest sold 128,292 shares of Tempus AI through its ARKK ETF. The announcement did not specify when clinical adoption for the tool would begin, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.
Bullish structure prevails as technical indicators signal robust momentum
Tempus AI is trading above its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages ($72.10, $61.36, and $56.38 respectively), reinforcing bullish momentum across short-, medium-, and long-term trends. Immediate support sits at $73.53, with the near-term ceiling at $77.96, and the alignment of the MA-50 above the MA-200 further confirms the underlying positive structure. Momentum remains strong, with the MACD and ADX both forecasting a bullish tone. The RSI registers at 66.3 and the CCI at 87.76, each indicating a continued buy signal, while the Stochastic RSI reads 73.54, signaling neutral conditions. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) holds at 8.5, showing buyers dominate intraday action, though BBP is flagged as overbought. The Awesome Oscillator (AO) also supports the uptrend. The stock is currently at $77.64, down $4.26 after opening with an upside gap of $0.14 (0.17%). Price now trades near the session low after relatively high intraday volatility of 6.08%. Intraday action shows pressure after the open, and there is some divergence as HMA produces a sell signal despite overall momentum being positive.
In a recent review, analysts highlighted efforts to streamline the approval and development of complex technology and infrastructure projects. The latest trading dynamics in Tempus AI add a fresh dimension, as the stock now faces a critical juncture near $77.96, with any decisive move above or below this threshold likely to determine the subsequent short-term direction.