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May 11, 2023
The highest volumes today go to: Terminix Global Holdings, Inc., Enel Américas S.A., Umpqua Holdings Corporation.
A short overview of the current market situation: Markets are mixed with Dow Jones trades at 33,300 after losing 0.73%. Nasdaq up 0.27%, trading at 12,339.
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 residential and commercial pest control provider has retreated 16.64% from a noteworthy peak of $45.66. Trending downwards for around 7 months. With an average daily volume of 5.37 million shares.
Terminix is having an eventful day so far, currently at 25.88 million and outpacing its average daily volume by 482%.
Enel Americas | beating its average daily volume by 3,026%
The electric power distribution company is now trading 30.15% above the significant low ($3.88) it slumped to 9 months ago. 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 Holdings Corporation | 24.81 million traded volume so far today exceeding the daily average by 1,000%
Umpqua Bank trades at $17.66, after ending yesterday at $17.66.
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.
