Most Active Stocks on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) - A Closer Look

Strategic Insights -

As the leading stock exchange in the United States, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is home to numerous high-profile companies from various industries. Recently, the NYSE released its list of most active stocks, providing valuable insights into the market's current trends and player dynamics. The list includes prominent names such as Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corporation, and Ford Motor Company, each displaying their performance in terms of last trade value, volume, change, and percentage change.

Key Takeaways:

  • Citigroup Inc. (C) led the list with a last trade value of $3.86 and a volume of 474,935,352, while experiencing a 0.26% change in value.
  • Bank of America Corporation (BAC) ranked second with a last trade value of $13.32 and a volume of 136,700,781, showing a 0.83% increase.
  • Ford Motor Company (F) took the third spot with a last trade value of $12.20 and a volume of 54,119,273, exhibiting a 0.33% increase.
  • General Electric Company (GE) was one of the top contributors, registering a 0.77% increase with a last trade value of $15.70 and a volume of 42,143,172.
  • Qwest Communications International Inc. (Q) witnessed a decline of 0.70% with a last trade value of $5.66 and a volume of 40,410,268, making it the second-largest loser.
  • AT&T Inc. (T) ranked high with a last trade value of $27.28 and a volume of 29,674,597, showing a 1.15% increase.
  • Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) took the tenth spot despite a modest 0.16% increase, its last trade value valued at $25.38 with a volume of 37,867,187.
  • United States Steel Corporation (X) experienced a significant rise, with a 4.80% increase in its value to $49.59 and a volume of 28,035,930.
  • Pactiv Corporation (PTV) displayed a notable downfall, with a 0.25% decrease in value, its last trade price at $32.50, and a volume of 28,908,975.
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) secured a solid position, registering a 1.09% increase in its value, at $37.89, with a volume of 26,816,847.

Statistics:

  • The top three companies by volume were Citigroup Inc. (474,935,352), Bank of America Corporation (136,700,781), and Ford Motor Company (54,119,273).
  • The largest percentage increase was experienced by United States Steel Corporation (4.80%) with a last trade value of $49.59 and a volume of 28,035,930.
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) was the largest loser, dropping by 1.10% in its last trade value of $60.15 and a volume of 19,909,699.
  • Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT) showed the highest increase by a significant margin, up 4.76% in its last trade value of $147.93 and a volume of 25,199,699.

Sources:

  • New York Stock Exchange Ltd.