| Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGNC | 38 |
| 2 | FAS | 35 |
| 3 | T | 35 |
| 4 | WMT | 32 |
| 5 | PINS | 31 |
| 6 | BABA | 30 |
| 7 | SNOW 🚀 | 30 |
| 8 | SBUX | 29 |
| 9 | MDB 🚀 | 26 |
| 10 | BIDU | 24 |
| 11 | NLY | 24 |
| 12 | XP | 24 |
| 13 | CVNA 📈 | 23 |
| 14 | COST | 22 |
| 15 | CRM | 22 |
| 16 | YINN 📈 | 19 |
| 17 | GM 🚀 | 18 |
| 18 | TLT | 16 |
| 19 | DIS | 12 |
| 20 | KHC | 12 |
| 21 | MCD | 11 |
| 22 | WBD 🚀 | 11 |
| 23 | ULTA | 10 |
| 24 | TGT | 8 |
| 25 | FDX | 7 |
| 26 | ZIM 🚀 📈 | 6 |
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.