Shares of Western Copper and Gold Co. (NYSE:WRN – Get Rating) rose 2.2% on Friday . The stock traded as high as $1.86 and last traded at $1.82. Approximately 168,980 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 28% from the average daily volume of 131,840 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1.78.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Separately, StockNews.com began coverage on Western Copper and Gold in a research report on Thursday, March 16th. They issued a “sell” rating on the stock.
Western Copper and Gold Stock Performance
The company’s 50-day moving average price is $1.61 and its 200 day moving average price is $1.44. The stock has a market cap of $278.21 million, a PE ratio of -60.67 and a beta of 2.09.
About Western Copper and Gold
Western Copper & Gold Corp. operates as an exploration stage company, which engages in the acquisition, exploration, and future development of mineral resource properties. It currently focuses on the development of the Casino Project. The company was founded on March 17, 2006 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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