Aviva (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) Shares Gap Up – Here’s Why

Aviva PLC (OTCMKTS:AVVIY)’s stock price gapped up before the market opened on Tuesday . The stock had previously closed at $17.59, but opened at $18.17. Aviva shares last traded at $18.1050, with a volume of 1,611 shares changing hands.

Analyst Ratings Changes

AVVIY has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “moderate sell” rating in a report on Thursday, October 9th. Wall Street Zen raised Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, September 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada upgraded Aviva to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 13th. Finally, Zacks Research cut Aviva from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Friday, November 28th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold”.

Aviva Price Performance

The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $17.79 and a 200 day simple moving average of $17.73.

About Aviva

Aviva plc provides various insurance, retirement, investment, and savings products in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and internationally. The company offers life insurance, long-term health and accident insurance, savings, pension, and annuity products, as well as pension fund business and lifetime mortgage products.