It's a way of evaluating the stock's value by comparing the percentage with other investment earnings. Like the percent yield, this helps investors compare the relative value of stocks. An unusually large trading volume is indicated by underlining the whole row of stock information. The price of an individual share at the market's close the previous business day. If you're just doing a quick check, this is the number you want.
Net change is the difference between the current close and that of the day before.
If the price changes 5 percent or more, the row of stock information is in boldface. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Notice of Liability . Privacy Policy .