| Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NLY | 33 |
| 2 | BP | 28 |
| 3 | RIVN | 27 |
| 4 | U 🚀 | 25 |
| 5 | YUM | 25 |
| 6 | EXEL | 23 |
| 7 | SU | 21 |
| 8 | PBR-A | 19 |
| 9 | SRE | 19 |
| 10 | OVV | 18 |
| 11 | CHYM | 14 |
| 12 | PBR | 9 |
| 13 | COST | 8 |
| 14 | KGC | 8 |
| 15 | EA 🚀 | 7 |
| 16 | SEDG 🚀 📈 | 7 |
| 17 | TOST | 7 |
| 18 | BG | 6 |
| 19 | DLTR | 6 |
| 20 | ET | 6 |
| 21 | SYF | 6 |
| 22 | ULTA | 6 |
| 23 | WRB | 6 |
| 24 | AEO 🚀 | 5 |
| 25 | AGNC | 5 |
| 26 | BBVA | 5 |
| 27 | CF | 5 |
| 28 | LITE | 5 |
| 29 | LUV | 5 |
| 30 | MCD | 5 |
| 31 | NXPI | 5 |
| 32 | PCAR | 5 |
| 33 | PGR | 5 |
| 34 | PM | 5 |
| 35 | UAL 🚀 📈 | 5 |
| 36 | XP | 5 |
In stock trading, a "consolidation" period is a phase where a stock's price trades within a narrow range, often with decreasing volume. This represents a period of market indecision, where buyers and sellers are in a relative balance. The "good" thing about a stock breaking higher out of this consolidation is that it can signal the start of a new, powerful uptrend. A breakout to the upside suggests that buyers have finally overwhelmed sellers, and the accumulated energy from the consolidation period is being released in a bullish direction. This is often accompanied by a significant increase in trading volume, which confirms the conviction of the move. The longer and tighter the consolidation, the more significant the potential breakout. For traders, a breakout from consolidation can provide a low-risk, high-reward entry point. The resistance level that defined the top of the consolidation range now becomes a new support level. This provides a clear area for traders to place a stop-loss order, helping to manage risk. The potential for a strong, sustained move higher makes this a favorite strategy for identifying new momentum plays.