| Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UL | 45 | Unilever PLC |
| 2 | COST | 35 | Costco Wholesale Corporation |
| 3 | T | 35 | AT&T Inc. |
| 4 | CHWY | 34 | Chewy, Inc. |
| 5 | PGR | 31 | Progressive Corporation (The) |
| 6 | EC | 23 | Ecopetrol S.A. |
| 7 | ADI | 21 | Analog Devices, Inc. |
| 8 | ACN | 12 | Accenture plc |
| 9 | LYB 🚀 | 12 | LyondellBasell Industries NV |
| 10 | AGNC | 11 | AGNC Investment Corp. |
| 11 | DRN | 11 | Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull |
| 12 | VTR | 10 | Ventas, Inc. |
| 13 | XOM | 10 | Exxon Mobil Corporation |
| 14 | D | 8 | Dominion Energy, Inc. |
| 15 | ORLY | 8 | O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. |
| 16 | PM | 7 | Philip Morris International Inc |
| 17 | BTI | 6 | None |
| 18 | CCI | 5 | Crown Castle Inc. |
| 19 | DIS | 5 | Walt Disney Company (The) |
| 20 | KR | 5 | Kroger Company (The) |
| 21 | MKC | 5 | None |
| 22 | UTSL | 5 | Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3 |
| 23 | WELL | 5 | Welltower Inc. |
| 24 | WY | 5 | None |
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.