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CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average

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CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP - Free Report) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, CRSP crossed above the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

The 20-day simple moving average is a popular trading tool. It provides a look back at a stock's price over a 20-day period, and is beneficial to short-term traders since it smooths out price fluctuations and provides more trend reversal signals than longer-term moving averages.

Similar to other SMAs, if a stock's price moves above the 20-day, the trend is considered positive, while price falling below the moving average can signal a downward trend.

Moving Average Chart for CRSP

CRSP has rallied 11.9% over the past four weeks, and the company is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at the moment. This combination suggests CRSP could be on the verge of another move higher.

Looking at CRSP's earnings estimate revisions, investors will be even more convinced of the bullish uptrend. There have been 1 revisions higher for the current fiscal year compared to none lower, and the consensus estimate has moved up as well.

Given this move in earnings estimate revisions and the positive technical factor, investors may want to keep their eye on CRSP for more gains in the near future.


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