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Builders FirstSource (BLDR) Just Overtook the 50-Day Moving Average

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Builders FirstSource (BLDR - Free Report) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, BLDR broke through the 50-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.

The 50-day simple moving average is one of three major moving averages used by traders and analysts to determine support or resistance levels for a wide range of securities. But the 50-day is considered to be more important because it's the first marker of an up or down trend.

Moving Average Chart for BLDR

BLDR could be on the verge of another rally after moving 8% higher over the last four weeks. Plus, the company is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock.

Looking at BLDR's earnings estimate revisions, investors will be even more convinced of the bullish uptrend. There have been 2 higher compared to none lower for the current fiscal year, and the consensus estimate has moved up as well.

With a winning combination of earnings estimate revisions and hitting a key technical level, investors should keep their eye on BLDR for more gains in the near future.

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