July 26, 2016 - 7:06 PM EDT
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Basic Materials Sector Feels Loss of 1.07% for Gulfport Energy Corporation (GPOR) in Early Trading on July 26

Gulfport Energy Corporation (GPOR) started the trading day on a down note, making it one of the worst performing stocks in the basic materials sector of NYSE and NASDAQ listed companies shortly after the opening bell on July 26. Shares of GPOR have fallen 1.07% about 30 minutes into the session to $28.58 after closing the day prior at $28.89. It’s early, but the stock has traded as high as $28.7 and as low as $28.5 so far. Today's quick decline has come with about 14,583 shares changing hands, compared to an average 30-day volume of 1.96 million for Gulfport Energy Corporation. The price is currently below the 30-day volume weighted average price of $28.64 for GPOR. The share depreciation gives the company a market capitalization of $3.62 billion based upon 125.34 million shares outstanding. It also means that GPOR has a price-to-book ratio of 1.63:1. In the past 52 weeks, shares of GPOR have traded as low as $20.21 and as high as $36.66. Technical traders will take note that at $28.58, shares of GPOR are trading above their 200-day MA at $28.38 and below their 50-day MA at $31.1. 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 below them is typically regarded as bearish. Who is GPOR? Gulfport Energy Corp is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company engaged in the exploration, exploitation, acquisition and production of crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas in the United States. The company’s 230 employees are led by CEO Michael G. Moore from the corporate headquarters at 14313 North May Avenue in Oklahoma City, OK. For more information on GPOR 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.


Source: Financial Press News (July 26, 2016 - 7:06 PM EDT)

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