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Why stocks of DryShips Inc (NYSE:DRYS) are dropping?

Last week there has been a very bad period for the stock of shares belonging to DryShips Inc (NYSE:DRYS). The stock of shares of DryShips Inc had a very low trading session in the last trading session. This has led to another 50% down side for the company.

Talking about the last trading session, the shares of DryShips Inc had a total trading volume of 10.97 million shares where as its average trading volume was expected to be 18.62 million shares. In the last three months of trading session of DryShips Inc, the stock got up to 40.69% and the intraday stock range of the shares belonging to DryShips Ins is $2.80 and $2.92.

The Greece based DryShips Inc is still struggling in the deep waters as the industry is experiencing reduced activities. All the small cap shippers are left with very less options which would help in moving forward. Since the company announced $200 million shares in October, the month has become highly volatile. But the mandarins express confidence that they have increased rates and ship values which is considered to be a good sign for this shipping company. Moreover, it is being expected that the cost cutting scheme being used by the company would work out there by bringing profit to the organization.

DryShips Inc owns dry bulk carriers and traders which are operating all around the world. With the help of the majority of the subsidiaries the company owns the Ocean Rig and operates around 10 off shore ultra deep water drilling projects. This project comprises of 8 ultra deep water drill ships and 2 ultra deep water semi submersible drilling rigs. Out of the 8 ultra deep water drill ships, three are scheduled to be delivered to the company by middle of 2013.

Published by Alan Masterson

Alan has over 25 years of trading experience in the U.S. equity markets. He began his career in finance working on a program trading desk specializing in over-the-counter stocks. His career progressed from that point to his current position as senior trader on an institutional trading desk. In the evenings, Alan teaches economics at a local community college. He has contributed articles to various publications over the last six years, including feature articles for an economics magazine and various financial blogs. You may contact Alan via his email (alanmasterson@cablemanpro.com) or his Google+ page (https://plus.google.com/103338576216002376250).