| Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KMX | 2.71 | CarMax Inc |
| 2 | RIG | 2.34 | Transocean Ltd (Switzerland) |
| 3 | FCX | 2.02 | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. |
| 4 | F | 1.94 | Ford Motor Company |
| 5 | AMZU | 1.55 | Direxion Daily AMZN Bull 2X Sha |
| 6 | ACN | 1.45 | Accenture plc |
| 7 | EOG | 1.22 | EOG Resources, Inc. |
| 8 | AGNC | 1.17 | AGNC Investment Corp. |
| 9 | CCL | 1.17 | Carnival Corporation |
| 10 | BAX | 1.16 | Baxter International Inc. |
| 11 | MSFU | 1.15 | Direxion Daily MSFT Bull 2X Sha |
| 12 | AU | 1.11 | AngloGold Ashanti PLC |
| 13 | KHC | 1.05 | The Kraft Heinz Company |
| 14 | CSGP | 1.05 | CoStar Group, Inc. |
| 15 | AA | 1.03 | Alcoa Corporation |
| 16 | MSTR 📈 | 1.01 | Strategy Inc |
| 17 | NWG | 1.01 | NatWest Group plc |
When a stock closes above its opening price and does so on significantly higher‑than‑average volume, it’s seen as a bullish confirmation that the upward move had real participation. Closing higher than open means buyers dominated trading throughout the day. But the signal gains real credibility - and strength - when volume spikes above its usual range (often 25‑50 % beyond recent days’ average). That's because heavy volume reflects conviction and money entering the stock, not just short‑term speculators or algorithmic noise. In technical analysis terms, this pattern - an up‑day on elevated volume - suggests institutional interest or widespread enthusiasm. Indicators like On‑Balance Volume (OBV) and the Accumulation/Distribution line specifically quantify this by tracking volume flow on up‑days versus down‑days to confirm trend strength. That said, context is crucial. A spike in volume may sometimes signal a buying climax - such as short covering or window dressing - where most potential buyers have already acted, making a reversal more likely.