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April 11, 2023The highest volumes today go to: Terminix Global Holdings, Inc., Enel Américas S.A., Umpqua Holdings Corporation.
Here's the most recent update: Markets are mixed with Dow Jones goes up 0.5%, trading at 33,754. S&P 500 up 0.27%, trading at 4,120.41.
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 yesterday, some stocks are at high volumes. Check them out.
Terminix | 482% improvement so far today
Over the past 11 months, the pest control company has retreated 19% from a noteworthy peak of $46.98. Trending downwards for around 6 months. With an average daily trading volume of 5.37 million shares.
A hectic day for Terminix, surpassing its average daily volume by 482% to reach 25.88 million.
Enel Americas | trading volume soars by 3,026%
Enel Americas is having an eventful day so far, currently at 32.43 million and outpacing its average daily volume by 3,026%.
8 months ago, the electric power distribution company fell to a low of $3.88 but has since recovered 30.15%.
Umpqua Holdings Corporation | 24.81 million traded volume so far today exceeding the daily average by 1,000%
The financial holding company is now trading 15.62% below the significant high of $20.93 it set around 4 months ago. On a negative trend for around 2 months. The financial holding company's market cap currently stands at $3.83 billion with an average daily volume of 2.48 million shares.
A blockbuster trading session for Umpqua Holdings Corporation, eclipsing its average daily volume by 1,000% and recording 24.81 million.
— Average trading volume refers to a 21-day rolling average.
