MediaCo Holding Inc. DAY M Shares traded higher on Friday after an SEC filing showed that SStandard general LP reported a 95.2% stake in the company as of April 1.
The details:
Standard General is a hedge fund controlled by Soohyung “Soo” Kim as managing partner and CIO.
MediaCo shares are racing higher on heavy trading volumes as investors digest the report. According to data from Benzinga Pro, more than 46.5 million shares have already traded during the session, compared to the stock’s 100-day average of just over 575,000 shares.
MediaCo Holding has captured the interest of short sellers with 19.54% of available shares sold short, which can contribute to large price movements when combined with high trading volume.
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MediaCo Holding shares have gained 289.85% since the beginning of the year. This compares to the average annual return of -28.06%, meaning the stock has outperformed its historical averages. Investors can compare a stock’s movement to its historical performance to gauge whether it is a normal movement or a potential trading opportunity.
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MDIA Price Action: According to Benzinga Pro, MediaCo Holding shares jumped 186% to $4.01 at the time of publication on Friday.
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