| Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISRG 🚀 | 45 |
| 2 | ZBH | 38 |
| 3 | DLTR | 32 |
| 4 | MCD | 30 |
| 5 | KIM | 25 |
| 6 | YUMC | 25 |
| 7 | AGNC | 24 |
| 8 | PCAR | 23 |
| 9 | NLY | 22 |
| 10 | TEAM | 21 |
| 11 | BB 🚀 📈 | 18 |
| 12 | HAL | 18 |
| 13 | COF | 17 |
| 14 | CCL | 16 |
| 15 | HWM | 15 |
| 16 | OMC | 15 |
| 17 | CAH | 13 |
| 18 | CPB | 11 |
| 19 | NCLH | 11 |
| 20 | DHI | 10 |
| 21 | BKR | 9 |
| 22 | MSFT | 9 |
| 23 | BP | 8 |
| 24 | CSGP | 8 |
| 25 | EQNR | 8 |
| 26 | ERX | 8 |
| 27 | FTI 🚀 | 8 |
| 28 | MSFU | 8 |
| 29 | VRT 📈 | 7 |
| 30 | SW | 6 |
| 31 | FANG | 5 |
| 32 | RCL | 5 |
| 33 | ROST | 5 |
| 34 | XOM | 5 |
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.