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April 17, 2023The 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 currently flat. Nasdaq trades sideways at 12,100. Dow Jones is relatively flat, trades at 33,900.
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 | 25.88 million traded volume so far today exceeding the daily average by 482%
A hectic day for Terminix Global Holdings, Inc., surpassing its average daily volume by 482% to reach 25.88 million.
The residential and commercial pest control provider is now trading 19% below the significant high of $46.98 it set around 11 months ago. On a negative trend for around 6 months.
Enel Americas | currently blitzing its average daily volume by 3,026%
The electric power distribution company is up 30.15% from the significant low of $3.88 it hit 9 months ago. With an average daily trading volume of 1 million shares.
A blockbuster trading session for Enel Americas, eclipsing its average daily volume by 3,026% and recording 32.43 million.
Umpqua Bank | trading volume soars by 1,000%
The financial holding company has fallen back around 15.62% from the significant high of $20.93 set 5 months ago. Pointing downwards for around 2 months. The local business bank's market cap currently stands at $3.83 billion with an average daily volume of 2.48 million shares.
A hectic day for Umpqua Bank, surpassing its average daily volume by 1,000% to reach 24.81 million.
— Average trading volume refers to a 21-day rolling average.
