Short Interest in Umicore SA (OTCMKTS:UMICY) Increases By 482.4%

Umicore SA (OTCMKTS:UMICY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 19,800 shares, an increase of 482.4% from the December 31st total of 3,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 537,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Umicore Price Performance

UMICY traded up $0.04 on Thursday, reaching $2.57. The company had a trading volume of 185,972 shares, compared to its average volume of 199,835. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $2.61 and a 200-day moving average price of $2.91. Umicore has a 1 year low of $2.44 and a 1 year high of $6.09.

Umicore Company Profile

Umicore SA operates as a materials technology and recycling company in Belgium, rest of Europe, the Asia-Pacific, North America, South America, and Africa. It operates through Catalysis, Energy & Surface Technologies, and Recycling segments. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline, and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, including on-road and non-road vehicles; stationary catalysis for industrial emissions control; and produces precious metals-based compounds and catalysts for use in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industries, as well as fuel cell applications.