PDC Energy Inc. (PDCE) Boosts Basic Materials Sector with Early Advance of 3.09% on November 15

PDC Energy Inc. (PDCE" target="_new">PDCE) is one of the best performing stocks in the basic materials sector for companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ exchange shortly after the opening bell on November 15. Shares of PDCE" target="_new">PDCE have climbed 3.09% about 30 minutes into the session to $65.01 after closing the day prior at $63.06. It’s early, but the stock has traded as high as $65.23 and as low as $64.06 so far. Today's quick advance has come with about 12,906 shares changing hands, compared to an average 30-day volume of 989,126 for PDC Energy Inc.. The price is currently below the 30-day volume weighted average price of $64.34 for PDCE" target="_new">PDCE. The share appreciation gives the company a market capitalization of $3.55 billion based upon 56.27 million shares outstanding. It also means that PDCE has a price-to-book ratio of 1.79:1 and a price-to-earnings ratio of :1. In the past 52 weeks, shares of PDCE" target="_new">PDCE have traded as low as $42.675 and as high as $71.0. Technical traders will take note that at $65.01, shares of PDCE" target="_new">PDCE are trading above their 200-day MA at $58.98 and above their 50-day MA at $64.26. Technical analysts pay close attention to these key moving averages because they often serve as technical support and resistance levels and because a move through or holding above them is typically regarded as bullish. Who is PDCE? PDC Energy Inc is a domestic independent exploration and production company that produces, develops, acquires and explores for crude oil, natural gas and NGLs with operations in the Wattenberg Field in Colorado, the Utica Shale in southeastern Ohio. The company’s 362 employees are led by CEO Barton R. Brookman from the corporate headquarters at 1775 Sherman Street. For more information on PDCE and other companies trading on the major exchanges, as well as the over the counter markets, or to be considered for contributing content for our distribution network, visit FinancialPress.com today. All data provided by QuoteMedia, with stock data accurate as of 9:30 AM ET. FinancialPress.com is not responsible for inaccuracies in third-party supplied information. About FinancialPress.com FinancialPress.com is a leading publisher of market and investment news, commentary, proprietary research and videos from seasoned journalists, analysts and contributors covering the financial markets and global economies. Leveraging our extensive distribution network and social media presence, we have cultivated a valuable audience of engaged market enthusiasts, which in turn delivers a variety of unique opportunities for industry partnerships, corporate communications, market exposure and investment. A complete disclaimer can be viewed here. If you like this article, you can read more at FinancialPress.com