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Let's take a look at the S&P500 stocks that are experiencing unusual volume in today's session.

By Mill Chart

Last update: May 16, 2025

Let's have a look at the S&P500 stocks with an unusual volume in today's session.

Top unusual volume stocks

TickerChangeComment
UNH3.04%UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (NYSE:UNH) has an unusual volume of 37.01M shares. UNH is advancing 3.04% today. The average volume over the last 50 days is 11.11M, making today's volume 233.0% above the average. This signifies a notable change in market participation. Two days ago the company had a press release: UNH INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces That UnitedHealth Group Incorporated Investors With Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit.
NRG1.42%The trading activity for NRG ENERGY INC (NYSE:NRG) has surged with a volume of 4.53M shares today. Shares in NRG are on the rise, with a gain of 1.42% observed in today's trading session. The average daily volume over 50 days is 3.36M, so this is 34.8% above the average volume. Yesterday the company had a press release: NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Redemption of Any and All Outstanding Convertible Senior Notes due 2048.
SMCI3.34%SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC's (NASDAQ:SMCI) traded a high volume of 70.35M shares. SMCI is experiencing an advancement of 3.34% in its share price today. The average daily volume over 50 days is 56.0M, so this is 25.62% above the average volume.
FI4.67%With 6.32M shares traded so far, FISERV INC (NYSE:FI) is experiencing an unusual level of activity today. The market is favoring FI today, as its share price records a notable increase of 4.67%. The current trading volume is 48.15% above the average 50-day volume. This indicates a significant deviation from the average trading activity.
AMAT-6.15%APPLIED MATERIALS INC (NASDAQ:AMAT) has an unusual volume of 10.03M shares today. The price of AMAT is experiencing a downturn, with a decrease of 6.15%. With an average volume of 7.96M over the past 50 days, the current volume is 25.95% above the average. This deviation signals a potential shift in market dynamics. Yesterday the company had a press release: Applied Materials Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results.
CHTR0.93%The stock of CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC-A (NASDAQ:CHTR) has caught attention with a significant volume of 2.53M shares today. Shares in CHTR are on the rise, with a gain of 0.93% observed in today's trading session. The average volume over the last 50 days is 1.45M, making today's volume 73.87% above the average. This signifies a notable change in market participation. Earlier today the company had a press release: CHTR Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Merger of Charter Communications, Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders.

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