| Rank | Ticker | Volume Ratio | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOFI 📈 | 1.55 | SoFi Technologies, Inc. |
| 2 | RIG | 1.30 | Transocean Ltd (Switzerland) |
| 3 | GILD | 1.23 | Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
| 4 | KHC | 1.20 | The Kraft Heinz Company |
| 5 | T | 1.16 | AT&T Inc. |
| 6 | CART | 1.14 | Maplebear Inc. |
| 7 | SW | 1.13 | Smurfit WestRock plc |
| 8 | AMZU | 1.13 | Direxion Daily AMZN Bull 2X Sha |
| 9 | COST | 1.10 | Costco Wholesale Corporation |
| 10 | LYB 🚀 | 1.03 | LyondellBasell Industries NV |
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.