The highest volumes today go to: Terminix Global Holdings, Inc., Enel Américas S.A., Umpqua Holdings Corporation.
What is happening with the market now? Markets are mixed with Dow Jones goes up 0.71%, trading at 33,500. Nasdaq drawing back 1% to 12,100.
Why Trading Volume Matters
Trading volume is simply the total number of shares traded including both buy and sell orders. If a stock has appreciated on high volume, it is more likely to be a sustained move compared to an appreciation with low volume. Typically, high volume trading sessions are considered significant occurrences and closely watched by traders.
While trading was mostly flat Friday, some stocks are at high volumes. Check them out.
Terminix | beating its average daily volume by 482%
Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. is down to $37.87, after ending Friday at $38.06. Overall, a 0.5% loss or 19 cents today.
A blockbuster trading session for Terminix, eclipsing its average daily volume by 482% and recording 25.88 million.
Enel Americas | 32.43 million traded volume so far today exceeding the daily average by 3,026%
8 months ago, the electric power distribution company fell to a low of $3.88 but has since recovered 30.15%. With an average daily trading volume of 1 million shares.
A hectic day for Enel Americas, surpassing its average daily volume by 3,026% to reach 32.43 million.
Umpqua Bank | eclipsing its average trading volume by 1,000%
A hectic day for Umpqua Holdings Corporation, surpassing its average daily volume by 1,000% to reach 24.81 million.
Having set a significant high of $20.93 4 months ago, the local business bank is trading 15.62% lower. Pointing downwards for around a month.
Umpqua Holdings Corporation discloses 21 cents per share dividend to be paid on Monday, February 6th
— Average trading volume refers to a 21-day rolling average.