Top Breakout Stocks Clearing Resistance

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•  12 Jan 2026
 

•   APLD  
   
  -5.70%
•   BABA  
   
  +0.83%
•   CDE  
   
  -0.41%
•   HL  
   
  +1.71%
•   MU  
   
  -1.45%

Breakouts only matter when price, volume, and context line up, and this session delivered several names that did exactly that by pushing decisively through well-defined resistance levels. These are the kinds of moves traders watch closely because failed breakouts can trap late buyers, while confirmed ones often mark the start of a new leg higher.

$APLD surged through its $37.68 resistance and is now holding around $38.21 after a sharp post-earnings reaction. Volume expanded well above average, confirming strong participation, and RSI near 71 reflects aggressive momentum rather than exhaustion for now. Price is comfortably above its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, signaling institutional support. The sideways trend label suggests this breakout could be the transition phase into a fresh trend if follow-through holds.

$BABA delivered one of the cleanest technical signals, reclaiming and clearing $159.23 resistance to trade near $166.31. Volume exploded to more than triple its average, which is exactly what breakout traders want to see. With RSI in the low 60s, momentum is strong but not stretched, and price is now firmly above all key moving averages. This move looks structurally healthier than many prior rallies, especially given improving sentiment around AI initiatives and China policy headlines.

$CDE broke above $20.40 and is now trading near $21.61, extending an already established uptrend. RSI above 71 does flag short-term overbought conditions, but volume expansion supports the idea that buyers remain in control. As long as price holds above the former resistance zone, dips may be viewed as continuation opportunities rather than reversal signals.

$HL also pushed through resistance at $22.45, reaching $24.46. The trend remains clearly upward, but RSI nearing 73 suggests momentum traders should be cautious about chasing strength. Volume was roughly in line with average, which makes this breakout more vulnerable to consolidation before any further upside.

$SATL was the most explosive mover, clearing $3.18 resistance and trading around $3.61 with volume more than four times normal. RSI above 78 confirms extreme momentum, often seen in news-driven breakouts. While the trend is firmly up, the probability of near-term volatility and pullbacks is high, making entry timing critical.

$RKLB edged above its $86.03 resistance to trade near $87.90, maintaining a strong uptrend. However, volume came in below average, which slightly weakens the breakout’s conviction. RSI above 73 suggests momentum is stretched, so confirmation via higher volume or consolidation would strengthen the setup.

$MU cleared resistance at $345.09 and is holding just above that level. The broader uptrend remains intact, but lighter volume relative to average and RSI above 71 imply this move may need digestion before continuation. Holding above the breakout level is the key technical test.

From a timing perspective, the most favorable entries often come after the initial breakout when price retests former resistance and holds it as support, ideally on lighter volume. Chasing extended RSI readings increases risk, while patience often improves risk-reward.

Bottom line
among this group, $BABA stands out as the most attractive near-term opportunity due to its strong volume confirmation, healthy RSI, and clean structure above all major moving averages.

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