Standard Chartered PLC (OTCMKTS:SCBFY) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Standard Chartered PLC (OTCMKTS:SCBFYGet Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 74,400 shares, an increase of 172.5% from the July 15th total of 27,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 153,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Standard Chartered Stock Down 0.8 %

Shares of SCBFY opened at $19.11 on Thursday. Standard Chartered has a twelve month low of $14.35 and a twelve month high of $20.42. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $18.90 and its 200 day moving average price is $17.89.

Standard Chartered Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 25th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 12th will be issued a dividend of $0.144 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 12th.

Standard Chartered Company Profile

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Standard Chartered PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking products and services in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. The company operates in three segments: Corporate, Commercial & Institutional Banking; Consumer, Private & Business Banking; and Ventures.

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