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

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Rank	Ticker	Days Since Previous High
1	UL	45
2	COST	35
3	T	35
4	CHWY	34
5	KO	33
6	PGR	31
7	EC	23
8	ADI	21
9	ACN	12
10	LYB	12
11	AGNC	11
12	DRN	11
13	VTR	10
14	XOM	10
15	D	8
16	ORLY	8
17	PM	7
18	BTI	6
19	CCI	5
20	DIS	5
21	KMB	5
22	KR	5
23	MKC	5
24	UTSL	5
25	WELL	5
26	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.