| Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XOM | 35 | Exxon Mobil Corporation |
| 2 | FCX | 25 | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. |
| 3 | FTI 🚀 | 24 | TechnipFMC plc |
| 4 | PR | 24 | Permian Resources Corporation |
| 5 | OVV | 23 | Ovintiv Inc. (DE) |
| 6 | GME 🚀 📈 | 22 | GameStop Corporation |
| 7 | CNQ | 17 | Canadian Natural Resources Limi |
| 8 | AU | 16 | AngloGold Ashanti PLC |
| 9 | ASX | 15 | ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd |
| 10 | EXE | 14 | Expand Energy Corporation |
| 11 | SOUN 🚀 📈 | 8 | SoundHound AI, Inc. |
| 12 | SBUX | 6 | Starbucks Corporation |
| 13 | DHI | 5 | D.R. Horton, Inc. |
| 14 | TMUS | 5 | T-Mobile US, Inc. |
| 15 | WMT | 5 | Walmart Inc. |
| 16 | YMM | 5 | Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. |
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.