Among the most volatile stocks traded on April 26 were: NetScout Systems, Inc, NewMarket Corp, Brinks Co, SolarWinds, Inc, and Chart Industries 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 NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) traded higher by 11.34% or $2.11/share to $20.72. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $10.68 and as high as $26.67. On average, 271140 shares of NTCT exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 281963. The shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been experiencing strong upward momentum as the 50 DMA is above the 200 DMA. The stock may come back down to test the 50-day moving average, so look for a move back to the $20.47 area where the stock will likely see buying pressure.
Shares of NewMarket Corp. (NEU) traded higher by 13.74% or $26.99/share to $223.39. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $133.43 and as high as $219.92. On average, 85270 shares of NEU exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 74192. The shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been experiencing strong upward momentum as the 50 DMA is above the 200 DMA. The stock may come back down to test the 50-day moving average, so look for a move back to the $185.59 area where the stock will likely see buying pressure.
Shares of Brinks Co. (BCO) traded higher by 16.41% or $3.61/share to $25.61. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $21.38 and as high as $33.98. On average, 460860 shares of BCO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 350454. 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 $25.45 area.
Shares of SolarWinds, Inc. (SWI) traded higher by 16.21% or $6.13/share to $43.95. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $19.72 and as high as $42.22. On average, 1198880 shares of SWI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1568462. The shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been experiencing strong upward momentum as the 50 DMA is above the 200 DMA. The stock may come back down to test the 50-day moving average, so look for a move back to the $38.07 area where the stock will likely see buying pressure.
Shares of Chart Industries Inc. (GTLS) traded higher by 8.66% or $5.98/share to $75.03. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $35.75 and as high as $76.36. On average, 508190 shares of GTLS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 312808. The shares are currently trading above the 50-day moving average which indicates that the shares have been experiencing strong upward momentum as the 50 DMA is above the 200 DMA. The stock may come back down to test the 50-day moving average, so look for a move back to the $70.15 area where the stock will likely see buying pressure.
