| Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBR | 45 | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrob |
| 2 | B | 37 | Barrick Mining Corporation |
| 3 | PBR-A | 21 | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrob |
| 4 | YMM | 19 | Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. |
| 5 | RKT | 18 | Rocket Companies, Inc. |
| 6 | CAH | 7 | Cardinal Health, Inc. |
| 7 | HIMS 📈 | 6 | Hims & Hers Health, Inc. |
| 8 | AGI | 5 | Alamos Gold Inc. |
| 9 | AU | 5 | AngloGold Ashanti PLC |
| 10 | TLT | 5 | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond |
| 11 | TMF | 5 | Direxion Daily 20-Yr Treasury B |
| 12 | TSCO | 5 | Tractor Supply Company |
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.