Wednesday August 20, 2025 Stocks Breaking Out Of A Base 54 Days Ago $UL $COST $T $CHWY $PGR $EC $ADI $ACN $LYB $AGNC $DRN $VTR $XOM $D

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Rank	Ticker	Days Since Previous High
1	UL	45
2	COST	35
3	T	35
4	CHWY	34
5	PGR	31
6	EC	23
7	ADI	21
8	ACN	12
9	LYB	12
10	AGNC	11
11	DRN	11
12	VTR	10
13	XOM	10
14	D	8
15	ORLY	8
16	PM	7
17	BTI	6
18	CCI	5
19	DIS	5
20	KR	5
21	MKC	5
22	UTSL	5
23	WELL	5
24	WY	5

Stocks Breaking Out Of A Base

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.