Newpark Resources (NR) Looks Good: Stock Adds 5.5% in Session

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Mon, Apr 28, 2014, 2:22 AM

Newpark Resources Inc. (NR) was a big mover last session, as its shares rose nearly 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $11.0 to $12.0 in the past one-month time frame.

In the last 7 days, the company did not witness any estimate revision and the Zacks Consensus Estimate also remained unchanged. Friday’s price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.

Newpark Resources currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is negative.

Other better-ranked stocks in the oil-field services industry include Compressco Partners, L.P. (GSJK), Exterran Holdings, Inc. (EXH) and Flotek Industries Inc. (FTK). All these stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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