The DJIA stock posting the largest daily percentage gain ahead of the close Wednesday was Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) which traded up 4.13% at $32.79. The stock’s 52-week range is $25.74 to $37.90. Trading volume was about 70% above the daily average of around 33.3 million shares. Intel was on the receiving end of analysts’ upgrades and price target hikes after a good earnings report.
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) traded up 2.87% at $85.40. The stock’s 52-week range is $78.19 to $111.46. Trading volume was about 20% above the daily average of around 6.3 million shares. The company had no specific news today, but higher oil prices could mean improved sales of heavy equipment.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) traded up 1.89% at $64.23. The stock’s 52-week range is $52.97 to $64.48, a second-consecutive, new 52-week high set this morning. Trading volume was about 30% higher than the daily average of around 17.2 million shares. The company reported better-than expected earnings yesterday and is still basking in the glow.
Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) traded higher by 1.70% at $88.10. The stock’s 52-week range is $82.68 to $104.76. Trading volume was about 20% below the daily average of around 15 million shares. Crude topped $56 a barrel for a while today, it’s highest level so far in 2015.
Of the Dow 30 stocks 21 are set to close higher today and 9 are on track to close lower.
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