FirstEnergy’s $230M Volume Surge Pushes It to 469th in Trading as Institutional Rebalancing Fuels Liquidity

On July 29, 2025, FirstEnergy (FE) traded with a volume of $230 million, marking a 30.78% surge from the previous day’s activity. The stock ranked 469th in trading volume among listed equities, while its share price rose 0.94% for the session.

Market participants observed heightened liquidity in FE as the utility provider’s shares attracted increased institutional interest. The rise in trading volume occurred amid broader sector-neutral conditions, with no material earnings reports or regulatory updates directly influencing the stock’s performance. Analysts noted that the surge in volume could reflect portfolio rebalancing activity ahead of the August earnings season.

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