Phlx Banking Index ($BKX) is breaking higher from consolidation

The Phlx Banking Index ($BKX) is breaking higher after consolidating since Oct '06. Mergers news and industry consolidation has dominated the banking arena. Mellon Financial(MEL) and Bank of New York (BK) announced a merger last week. Core banking stocks that are technically poised to move higher include: C, JPM, CMA, and BBT.