The Boeing Company, The Dow Chemical Company Included in Stocks Up on High Volume Wednesday

These stocks are up on above-average volume today:

  • The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) was up on high volume today, trading with volume of 10.5 million, or 2.7 times its average daily volume. The stock price experienced a 5.3% increase, coming in at $77.08. Shares price has risen $3.37 (4.6%) from $73.71 on April 18, 2012. The stock has moved up across its 50-day moving average of $73.86 today.
  • After trading at a volume of 16.3 million, or 1.6 times its average, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) was up on high volume today. The stock price reached $36.08, a 4.2% increase. Shares have been on on the rise over the past three months, climbing 40 cents (1.1%) from a price of $35.68 on March 26, 2012. The stock is trading 5.7% above its 50-day moving average and 13.4% above its 200-day moving average.
  • Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM) was up on high volume today, trading with volume of 14.9 million, or two times its average daily volume. Shares rose 6.1% to $36.51. The share price has dropped $2.42 (-6.2%) from $38.93 on March 26, 2012. The stock has moved up across its 200-day moving average of $34.98 today.
  • After trading at a volume of 38 million, or 2.9 times its average, Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) was up on high volume today. Share price climbed 7.1% to $14.30. Over the last three months, the stock has gained $1.68 (13.3%) from a price of $12.62 on January 27, 2012. The stock has moved up across its 50-day moving average of $13.66 today.
  • Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (NYSE:POT) saw its price spike on above-average volume today, as 11.8 million shares, which is 2.4 times the stock's average daily volume, traded hands. The stock price was up 4.2% to $44.28. The stock has lost momentum over the last three months, losing $3.17 (-6.7%) from $47.45 on January 27, 2012. The stock has climbed a step closer to its 50-day moving average, sitting at just 99.5% of the mark.
  • AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) saw its price climb on above-normal volume, as 9.2 million shares, which is 2.2 times the stock's average daily volume, changed hands. The stock price hit $45.26, a 7.8% increase. Over the last three months, the stock has lost $3.78 (-7.7%) from a price of $49.04 on January 27, 2012. The stock has moved up across its 50-day moving average of $44.75 today.
  • Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE:PXD) saw its price spike on above-average volume today, as 3.6 million shares, which is 2.4 times the stock's average daily volume, traded hands. The stock price reached $113.61, a 6.5% increase. Share price is up, having risen $8.61 (8.2%) from $105 on March 26, 2012. The stock has moved up across its 50-day moving average of $107.18 today.
  • CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:CF) was up on high volume today, trading with volume of 2.1 million, or 1.6 times its average daily volume. Share price improved 6% to $192.24. The stock has risen $12.48 (6.9%) over the last three months from a price of $179.76 on January 27, 2012. The stock has moved up across its 50-day moving average of $184.12 today.
  • Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) experienced a price hike on above-average volume today, trading at a volume of 5.8 million, or 1.6 times its standard daily volume. Shares were up 2.3% to $70.19. Shares are up, having risen $3.04 (4.5%) from a price of $67.15 on April 18, 2012. The stock is trading 4% above its 50-day moving average and 9.2% above its 200-day moving average.