Among the most volatile stocks traded on April 26 were: NII Holdings Inc, Valassis Communications Inc, Strayer Education Inc, Interface Inc, and VASCO Data Security International Inc. These stocks are risky as they have high volatility. Since these stocks carry a lot of risk, they will usually provide large returns. This high volatility could be caused by their business strategy or the type of sector they are in.
Shares of NII Holdings Inc. (NIHD) fell by 19.88% or $-3.73/share to $15.03. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $15.88 and as high as $44.21. On average, 3368720 shares of NIHD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 5199189. The shares are currently trading below the 50-day and 200-day moving averages which indicates that the shares have been experiencing downward momentum. The stock may bounce back to test the 200-day moving average. Thus, you may want to pay close attention for a move up to the $18.85 area but be careful because the stock may face selling pressure at this level.
Shares of Valassis Communications Inc. (VCI) fell by 15.55% or $-3.48/share to $18.9. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.71 and as high as $31.95. On average, 810720 shares of VCI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 802996. The shares are currently trading below the 200-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been suffering from downward momentum lately. The stock may bounce higher to test the 200-day moving average, so look for a move up to the $22.36 area where the stock may encounter resistance.
Shares of Strayer Education Inc. (STRA) traded higher by 14.91% or $12.85/share to $99.03. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $67.99 and as high as $148.40. On average, 145810 shares of STRA exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 193261. The shares are currently trading above the 200-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been subject to upward momentum. The 200 DMA is above the 50 DMA which indicates that the stock has likely taken a dip in the shorter term. The stock may eventually drop to test the 200-day moving average where buyers may be lurking near the $97.70 area.
Shares of Interface Inc. (IFSIA) traded higher by 13.75% or $1.71/share to $14.15. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $9.73 and as high as $20.38. On average, 422640 shares of IFSIA exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 768279. The shares are currently trading above the 200-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been subject to upward momentum. The 200 DMA is above the 50 DMA which indicates that the stock has likely taken a dip in the shorter term. The stock may eventually drop to test the 200-day moving average where buyers may be lurking near the $12.96 area.
Shares of VASCO Data Security International Inc. (VDSI) fell by 16.56% or $-1.61/share to $8.11. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $4.63 and as high as $14.07. On average, 339590 shares of VDSI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 477731. The shares are currently trading below the 200-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been suffering from downward momentum lately. The stock may bounce higher to test the 200-day moving average, so look for a move up to the $8.19 area where the stock may encounter resistance.
