| Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSFT | 44 |
| 2 | MSFU | 44 |
| 3 | VRT 📈 | 42 |
| 4 | COST | 38 |
| 5 | AVGO | 35 |
| 6 | VST 📈 | 27 |
| 7 | HPE | 26 |
| 8 | SNOW | 26 |
| 9 | RDDT 🚀 📈 | 25 |
| 10 | WULF 🚀 📈 | 25 |
| 11 | OKLO 🚀 📈 | 24 |
| 12 | QQQ | 24 |
| 13 | CORZ 📈 | 20 |
| 14 | CRM | 20 |
| 15 | F | 20 |
| 16 | JPM | 20 |
| 17 | META | 20 |
| 18 | ORCL 🚀 | 20 |
| 19 | TSM | 20 |
| 20 | ADBE | 19 |
| 21 | AMD | 19 |
| 22 | NLY | 19 |
| 23 | TIGR 🚀 📈 | 19 |
| 24 | UTSL | 18 |
| 25 | PDD | 17 |
| 26 | AMDL 🚀 📈 | 15 |
| 27 | CSCO | 15 |
| 28 | MRVL | 15 |
| 29 | AAPU | 12 |
| 30 | M 🚀 | 12 |
| 31 | NVDA | 12 |
| 32 | NVDL 🚀 📈 | 11 |
| 33 | AAL | 6 |
| 34 | GME 🚀 📈 | 6 |
| 35 | SYF | 6 |
| 36 | MMM | 5 |
| 37 | NAIL 🚀 📈 | 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.