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May 10, 2023
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 Nasdaq goes up 0.87%, trading at 12,300. Dow Jones trades at 33,500 after losing 0.21%.
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 | 25.88 million traded volume so far today exceeding the daily average by 482%
Over the past 8 months, the pest control company has retreated 16.64% from a noteworthy peak of $45.66. On a negative trend for around 7 months. With an average daily trading volume of 5.37 million shares.
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%
A hectic day for Enel Americas, surpassing its average daily volume by 3,026% to reach 32.43 million.
The electric energy company has recovered 30.15% since descending to a significant low of $3.88 around 9 months ago.
Umpqua Holdings Corporation | 24.81 million traded volume so far today exceeding the daily average by 1,000%
The financial holding company has fallen back around 15.62% from the significant high of $20.93 set 5 months ago. On a negative trend for around 2 months. Umpqua Holdings Corporation'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.
