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NYSE's Biggest Movers, Including Tesoro
The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has declined 0.4%; the S&P 500 has fallen 0.8%; and the Dow has slipped 0.8%. Also known as the "Big Board", the NYSE relied for many years on floor trading only, using the open outcry system.
The biggest movers traded on the NYSE so far are:
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Yelp (NYSE:YELP) is currently at $23.22 per share after a dramatic increase of 23.4%. This morning, the company is trading a volume of 1.6 million shares. A stock's volume conveys how excited investors are about it. Valuation ratios like the price to earnings (P/E) ratio, the price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio, the price to sales (P/S) ratio, the price to book (P/B) ratio, and the dividend yield are useful in determining how attractive a potential or existing investment is. The price/book value ratio is calculated by dividing the current stock price by the company's book value per share. The P/B ratio for YELP is 10.1, indicating that the stock is trading for more than its book value. This implies that investors expect management to create more value from a given set of assets and/or that the market value of the firm's assets is significantly higher than their accounting value. One problem with the P/B value ratio is that it can be difficult to calculate the true book value of a company, so investors should be aware that many measures of book value may provide only a rough estimate, and should be taken with a grain of salt. SEE: Investment Valuation Ratios: Price/Book Value Ratio
World Fuel (NYSE:INT) is at a share price of $34.40 after a sharp decline of 15.6%. The company's volume for the day so far is 1.1 million shares, 3.7 times its current three-month average. Volume is an important indicator in technical analysis as it is used to measure the worth of a market move. If the markets have made a strong price move either up or down the perceived strength of that move depends on the volume for that period. The higher the volume during that price move the more significant the move. In making a decision about a potential or existing investment, valuation ratios are useful as a basis for seeing whether the stock price is too high, reasonable, or a bargain. The debt-equity (D/E) ratio is a leverage ratio. INT has a debt-equity ratio of 21%, which is on the low side. A low D/E ratio may be a sign that the company is not taking advantage of leverage to increase its profits. The D/E ratio percentage provides a much more dramatic perspective on a company's leverage position than the debt ratio percentage.
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) is currently trading at $28.83 per share, after a steep drop of 15.3%. The company is trading at a volume of 9.6 million shares. The trading volume for a stock indicates the level of investor interest. Valuation ratios allow the investor to make a quick determination as to a company's investment value. The price/sales ratio is used for spotting recovery situations or for double-checking that a company's growth has not become overvalued. ANF has a P/S ratio of 0.98, on the low end. A company with a lower P/S ratio is generally considered more attractive, since investors are paying less for each dollar of sales. It is important to compare P/S ratios for companies in the same industry, as ratios can vary quite widely for companies in different industries.
Taking a 12.2% hit, Sturm, Ruger (NYSE:RGR) is currently trading at $43.12 per share. The company's volume is currently 1.2 million shares for the day, 2.1 times the average daily volume. When a stock price moves up or down, watching the volume is a good way of identifying how significant that shift is. When estimating the value of a particular investment, valuation ratios provide a good basis for assessing the value of an individual stock. The debt ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total assets. RGR's debt ratio of 32.3% is on the low side. In other words, the company is less sensitive to changes in business or interest rates since less of its cash flow is dedicated to paying off loan expenses. As with all financial ratios, a company's debt ratio should be compared with the industry average or similar companies.
Hornbeck Offshore Services (NYSE:HOS) is at a share price of $36.68 after a sharp decline of 11.9%. So far today, 939,107 shares have changed hands. Volume is an important indicator because it indicates how significant a price shift is. A company's value as an investment is more easily estimated using valuation ratios such as the price to earnings (P/E) ratio, the price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio, the price to sales (P/S) ratio, the price to book (P/B) ratio, and the dividend yield. A company's capitalization (not to be confused with its market capitalization) is the term used to describe the makeup of a company's permanent or long-term capital, which consists of both long-term debt and shareholders' equity. HOS has a capitalization ratio of 44%. A low level of debt and a healthy proportion of equity in a company's capital structure is an indication of financial fitness.
After a precipitous drop of 11.7%, Weight Watchers International (NYSE:WTW) is now trading at a share price of $43.06. So far today, the company's volume is 1.7 million shares, 2.3 times the current three-month average. Price change alone is not enough to know how a stock is doing. Volume is an important secondary indicator used to confirm trends suggested by price movement. A company's investment value can be estimated using valuation ratios such as the price to earnings (P/E) ratio, the price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio, the price to sales (P/S) ratio, the price to book (P/B) ratio, and the dividend yield. The P/E ratio has been used for ages by analysts and still remains one of the most relevant pieces of stock valuation. WTW has a P/E ratio of 12.7, high compared to the industry average of 6.27. Usually, if a stock has a high P/E ratio, it indicates that the market expects the company to grow earnings quickly in the future. A high P/E ratio indicates a stock that is expensive, while a low P/E ratio indicates a stock that is cheap. SEE: Profit With The Power Of Price-To-Earnings
After a big jump of 11.3%, Tesoro (NYSE:TSO) is trading at $30.95 per share. The company's volume is currently 7.5 million shares. Yesterday, volume was only 5.4 million shares. In technical analysis, trading volume is used to determine the strength of a market indicator. Looking at a company's valuation ratios is a good way of getting a basic idea as to its value as an investment. The price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio divides a company's P/E ratio by its growth rate of earnings-per-share. TSO's PEG ratio is 1.05. While P/E ratios are important indicators of market value, a high P/E in and of itself is not bad because it may indicate a company whose earnings are growing very rapidly, so many investors look at the PEG ratio in order to get an idea of whether or not a particular P/E ratio is justified by underlying earnings growth.
The Bottom Line No matter the economic climate, Wall Street will always have stocks that make major moves each week. Paying close attention to the previous ratios will help you identify key times to adjust your strategy. Tools like valuation ratios and profit margins, however, are only as useful as the context you put them in; remember to take historical data and competitor performance into account.
The biggest movers traded on the NYSE so far are:
| Company | Market Cap | Percentage Change |
| Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) | $1.15 billion | +23.4% |
| World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE:INT) | $2.93 billion | -15.6% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) | $2.81 billion | -15.3% |
| Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE:RGR) | $940.4 million | -12.2% |
| Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) | $1.47 billion | -11.9% |
| Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE:WTW) | $2.71 billion | -11.7% |
| Tesoro (NYSE:TSO) | $3.9 billion | +11.3% |
Yelp (NYSE:YELP) is currently at $23.22 per share after a dramatic increase of 23.4%. This morning, the company is trading a volume of 1.6 million shares. A stock's volume conveys how excited investors are about it. Valuation ratios like the price to earnings (P/E) ratio, the price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio, the price to sales (P/S) ratio, the price to book (P/B) ratio, and the dividend yield are useful in determining how attractive a potential or existing investment is. The price/book value ratio is calculated by dividing the current stock price by the company's book value per share. The P/B ratio for YELP is 10.1, indicating that the stock is trading for more than its book value. This implies that investors expect management to create more value from a given set of assets and/or that the market value of the firm's assets is significantly higher than their accounting value. One problem with the P/B value ratio is that it can be difficult to calculate the true book value of a company, so investors should be aware that many measures of book value may provide only a rough estimate, and should be taken with a grain of salt. SEE: Investment Valuation Ratios: Price/Book Value Ratio
World Fuel (NYSE:INT) is at a share price of $34.40 after a sharp decline of 15.6%. The company's volume for the day so far is 1.1 million shares, 3.7 times its current three-month average. Volume is an important indicator in technical analysis as it is used to measure the worth of a market move. If the markets have made a strong price move either up or down the perceived strength of that move depends on the volume for that period. The higher the volume during that price move the more significant the move. In making a decision about a potential or existing investment, valuation ratios are useful as a basis for seeing whether the stock price is too high, reasonable, or a bargain. The debt-equity (D/E) ratio is a leverage ratio. INT has a debt-equity ratio of 21%, which is on the low side. A low D/E ratio may be a sign that the company is not taking advantage of leverage to increase its profits. The D/E ratio percentage provides a much more dramatic perspective on a company's leverage position than the debt ratio percentage.
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) is currently trading at $28.83 per share, after a steep drop of 15.3%. The company is trading at a volume of 9.6 million shares. The trading volume for a stock indicates the level of investor interest. Valuation ratios allow the investor to make a quick determination as to a company's investment value. The price/sales ratio is used for spotting recovery situations or for double-checking that a company's growth has not become overvalued. ANF has a P/S ratio of 0.98, on the low end. A company with a lower P/S ratio is generally considered more attractive, since investors are paying less for each dollar of sales. It is important to compare P/S ratios for companies in the same industry, as ratios can vary quite widely for companies in different industries.
Hornbeck Offshore Services (NYSE:HOS) is at a share price of $36.68 after a sharp decline of 11.9%. So far today, 939,107 shares have changed hands. Volume is an important indicator because it indicates how significant a price shift is. A company's value as an investment is more easily estimated using valuation ratios such as the price to earnings (P/E) ratio, the price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio, the price to sales (P/S) ratio, the price to book (P/B) ratio, and the dividend yield. A company's capitalization (not to be confused with its market capitalization) is the term used to describe the makeup of a company's permanent or long-term capital, which consists of both long-term debt and shareholders' equity. HOS has a capitalization ratio of 44%. A low level of debt and a healthy proportion of equity in a company's capital structure is an indication of financial fitness.
After a precipitous drop of 11.7%, Weight Watchers International (NYSE:WTW) is now trading at a share price of $43.06. So far today, the company's volume is 1.7 million shares, 2.3 times the current three-month average. Price change alone is not enough to know how a stock is doing. Volume is an important secondary indicator used to confirm trends suggested by price movement. A company's investment value can be estimated using valuation ratios such as the price to earnings (P/E) ratio, the price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio, the price to sales (P/S) ratio, the price to book (P/B) ratio, and the dividend yield. The P/E ratio has been used for ages by analysts and still remains one of the most relevant pieces of stock valuation. WTW has a P/E ratio of 12.7, high compared to the industry average of 6.27. Usually, if a stock has a high P/E ratio, it indicates that the market expects the company to grow earnings quickly in the future. A high P/E ratio indicates a stock that is expensive, while a low P/E ratio indicates a stock that is cheap. SEE: Profit With The Power Of Price-To-Earnings
After a big jump of 11.3%, Tesoro (NYSE:TSO) is trading at $30.95 per share. The company's volume is currently 7.5 million shares. Yesterday, volume was only 5.4 million shares. In technical analysis, trading volume is used to determine the strength of a market indicator. Looking at a company's valuation ratios is a good way of getting a basic idea as to its value as an investment. The price/earnings to growth (PEG) ratio divides a company's P/E ratio by its growth rate of earnings-per-share. TSO's PEG ratio is 1.05. While P/E ratios are important indicators of market value, a high P/E in and of itself is not bad because it may indicate a company whose earnings are growing very rapidly, so many investors look at the PEG ratio in order to get an idea of whether or not a particular P/E ratio is justified by underlying earnings growth.
The Bottom Line No matter the economic climate, Wall Street will always have stocks that make major moves each week. Paying close attention to the previous ratios will help you identify key times to adjust your strategy. Tools like valuation ratios and profit margins, however, are only as useful as the context you put them in; remember to take historical data and competitor performance into account.
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