Charts
What is Breakout?
When a stock bursts above a resistance level
Full Explanation
A breakout happens when a stock pushes through a price it's been stuck below. Often leads to a big move upward.
Real-World Example
Stock stuck at $50 for months suddenly surges to $55 on high volume = breakout.
Related Charts Terms
Death Cross
A bearish signal when a short-term average falls below a long-term one
Golden Cross
A bullish signal when a short-term average crosses above a long-term one
Gap Up / Gap Down
When a stock opens much higher or lower than it closed
Bollinger Bands
Lines around a stock's price showing its normal range
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