Thomson Reuters Slumps 2.55% as Bearish Signals and $360M Volume Rank 306th

On August 12, 2025, Thomson Reuters (TRI) closed at $170.115, a 2.55% decline from the previous day. The stock traded with a volume of $360 million, ranking 306th in the market. The drop aligns with bearish technical indicators and analyst caution, despite a $994,000 institutional stake acquisition by Aigen Investment Management LP.

Analysts revised price targets downward, averaging $194.20, with firms like Wells Fargo and RBC lowering estimates to $187 and $208, respectively. Technical metrics such as RSI (19.03) and MACD (-4.99) suggest oversold conditions and a widening bearish trend. The stock’s 52-week low of $151.60 remains a psychological hurdle, heightening risk-off sentiment amid sector-wide pressures in information services.

Options activity reflects volatility trading opportunities. The TRI20251017C180 and TRI20251017C185 call options, with moderate implied volatility (19.83%) and high liquidity, are positioned for short-term rebounds. However, a 5% downside scenario targeting $161.61 could render these contracts worthless, underscoring the need for risk management.

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