Rocketing Volume: 3 Stocks With Big Potential Moves

Market Overview - Trading in the S&P 500 index has seen reduced volatility, leading to fewer opportunities for profitable trades, but there is increased activity in other stocks [1] - Unusual trading volumes indicate potential accumulation or speculation in certain stocks, suggesting opportunities for volatility outside of major indexes [2] Company Insights Rocket Companies Inc. (RKT) - Rocket Companies has been identified as a stock with significant trading activity, with daily volumes reaching 64.3 million shares on July 22, compared to an average of 20 million shares [7] - The stock trades at a price-to-cash (P/C) ratio of 71x, significantly higher than the finance sector's average of 21.6x, indicating a premium valuation [5] - The current low mortgage cycle presents an opportunity for Rocket to deploy its cash aggressively when mortgage rates decline, potentially increasing demand [6] Wendy's Co. (WEN) - Wendy's stock has seen a decline in short interest by 45.3%, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment amid rising consumer concerns about inflation [8] - The stock trades at 49% of its 52-week high, presenting an attractive risk-to-reward ratio for buyers [9] - Trading volume for Wendy's reached 19.3 million shares on July 22, significantly above its average of six million shares, with analysts projecting a price target of $15.3, indicating a potential rally of 50.5% [10][11] PulteGroup Inc. (PHM) - PulteGroup's earnings per share (EPS) growth is crucial for its stock performance, with analysts projecting an EPS of $3.17 for Q4 2025, following a recent report of $3.03 EPS that beat expectations by 4% [13][14] - Trading volume for PulteGroup increased to five million shares on July 21, indicating heightened investor interest [15] - UBS analyst John Lovallo has set a price target of $150 for PulteGroup, suggesting a potential rally of 28% from current trading levels [15]