How Did Cameco Corporation (CCJ)'s In-Play Appearance on September 18, 2026, Compare to Its Historical Activity?
On September 18, 2026, Cameco Corporation (CCJ) was recorded as In-Play with an Alpha flag, a 1.66% price gap, and an RVOL of 1.94. This particular event marked its highest recorded RVOL and largest range_pct to date among its In-Play appearances. While CCJ has appeared In-Play 11 times, this event's gap_pct was below its historical average gap_pct of 6.172% across recorded appearances.
InPlay.finance identifies stocks like Cameco Corporation (CCJ) that exhibit unusual activity during the trading session, classifying them as 'In-Play'. These classifications are based on specific factors such as price gaps, relative volume, proximity to previous session highs, and associated news. Analysing these historical events provides valuable context on a stock's past behaviour during periods of elevated interest.
What Factors Did InPlay Record for CCJ on September 18, 2026?
On September 18, 2026, Cameco Corporation (CCJ) was recorded as In-Play by InPlay.finance. The recorded factors contributing to its In-Play status included:
- Gap: InPlay recorded the stock trading 1.66% above the previous close.
- Relative Volume (RVOL): The recorded RVOL was 1.94. RVOL is relative volume as calculated by InPlay.
- Alpha Status: CCJ was flagged with an 'Alpha' status, recorded at 19:16:14+00:00 UTC on the event date.
- Range Percentage: The recorded range_pct for the session was 3.19%.
Additionally, a historical news reference appeared alongside the event, with the headline: "Westinghouse said to seek over $50 billion valuation in planned IPO", published at 2026-09-18T19:21:32+00:00 UTC. However, News was not recorded as an explicit In-Play reason for this specific event.
How Did CCJ's Session Perform on September 18, 2026?
For the session on September 18, 2026, Cameco Corporation (CCJ) opened at 94.18 and reached a high of 96.09. Its low for the day was 90.68, and it closed at 91.62. The session volume was 8,101,775 shares. Compared to its previous session's close, CCJ's event-session close change_pct was recorded at -1.2716%.
How Does This Compare to CCJ's Historical In-Play Activity?
Cameco Corporation (CCJ) has a notable history of In-Play appearances, with a total of 11 recorded events between its first appearance on October 7, 2025, and its latest on September 18, 2026. Out of these, 7 appearances were also flagged with Alpha status.
Let's look at key metrics across its history:
- Average Gap: The average gap_pct for CCJ across appearances with a recorded gap is 6.172%. The 1.66% gap recorded on September 18, 2026, was significantly below this historical average.
- Average RVOL: The average RVOL for CCJ across appearances with recorded RVOL is 1.117. The 1.94 RVOL on September 18, 2026, was above this average and, notably, was its highest recorded RVOL to date.
- Largest Gap: CCJ's largest recorded gap_pct was 20.03% on October 29, 2025. This compares to the 1.66% gap on September 18, 2026.
- Largest Range: The range_pct of 3.19% on September 18, 2026, was its largest recorded range_pct across appearances where this metric was available.
This comparison highlights that while the September 18, 2026, event featured elevated relative volume and a notable intraday range, the initial price gap was more modest compared to some of its past In-Play events.
Examining Other Notable Historical In-Play Events for CCJ
To provide further context, let's examine some other historical In-Play appearances for Cameco Corporation:
October 29, 2025: Largest Recorded Gap
On October 29, 2025, CCJ was In-Play with the largest recorded gap_pct of 20.03% and an RVOL of 0.68. News was recorded as an In-Play reason, with the headline: "Is There Still Upside in Cameco After Shares Surge 28% in One Week?". The session closed down -0.2245% compared to the previous close. Five sessions later, the close was -10.7153% below the event-session close.
October 28, 2025: Significant Gap and Alpha Flag
The day before, on October 28, 2025, CCJ was also In-Play with a substantial gap_pct of 10.97% and an Alpha flag. News was recorded as an In-Play reason, with the headline: "Cameco's Westinghouse Becomes Big Winner From Trump's Nuclear Energy Push". The event-session close change_pct was 23.4242% higher. However, the next session closed -0.2245% lower, and five sessions later, the close was -9.3162% below the event-session close.
November 20, 2025: Alpha Event with News
On November 20, 2025, CCJ appeared In-Play with an Alpha flag, a gap_pct of 5.99%, and an RVOL of 1.03. News was recorded as an In-Play reason, with the headline: "1 Reason I'm Excited About Cameco Stock in 2025". The stock closed the event session -4.9397% lower. Five sessions later, the close was 7.9654% above the event-session close.
December 3, 2025: News as an In-Play Reason
On December 3, 2025, CCJ was In-Play with a gap_pct of 1.61% and an RVOL of 0.45. News was recorded as an In-Play reason, with the headline: "Cameco®s (CCJ) Westinghouse Unit Poised for New Nuclear Reactor Deals". The session closed 1.3827% higher, and five sessions later, the close was 4.8183% above the event-session close.
Summary of CCJ's In-Play Behaviour
Cameco Corporation (CCJ) frequently appears on the InPlay.finance radar, often exhibiting significant price gaps and elevated relative volume. Its In-Play event on September 18, 2026, while having a more modest gap than some historical occurrences, was notable for recording its highest RVOL and largest range_pct to date. Understanding these historical patterns and the specific factors recorded by InPlay for each event can provide valuable context for analysing active stocks.
