| Rank | Ticker | Days Since Previous High |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HST | 37 |
| 2 | NLY | 36 |
| 3 | SU | 29 |
| 4 | PBR-A | 28 |
| 5 | PBR | 27 |
| 6 | PR | 21 |
| 7 | CHYM | 18 |
| 8 | EOSE 🚀 📈 | 16 |
| 9 | RF | 16 |
| 10 | MNST | 14 |
| 11 | WPM | 13 |
| 12 | ISRG 🚀 | 11 |
| 13 | CMA | 10 |
| 14 | CVE | 10 |
| 15 | DVN | 10 |
| 16 | ERX | 10 |
| 17 | TMO | 10 |
| 18 | D | 9 |
| 19 | KNX | 9 |
| 20 | AGNC | 8 |
| 21 | LUV | 8 |
| 22 | PM | 8 |
| 23 | UAL 🚀 📈 | 8 |
| 24 | WELL | 8 |
| 25 | CPB | 7 |
| 26 | DAL | 7 |
| 27 | GM 🚀 | 7 |
| 28 | NDAQ | 7 |
| 29 | NEE | 7 |
| 30 | NWSA | 7 |
| 31 | ORLY | 7 |
| 32 | UL | 7 |
| 33 | XOM | 7 |
| 34 | DRN | 6 |
| 35 | FANG | 6 |
| 36 | FOXA | 6 |
| 37 | ING | 6 |
| 38 | VZ | 6 |
| 39 | W 📈 | 6 |
| 40 | GFI | 5 |
| 41 | KR | 5 |
| 42 | UTSL | 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.