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Avantor (AVTR) Catches Eye: Stock Jumps 7.8%

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Avantor, Inc. (AVTR - Free Report) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 8% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. The stock, which remained volatile and traded within the range of $13.81-$18.28 in the past one-month time frame, witnessed a sharp rise on Friday.

The company has seen nine negative estimate revisions in the past few months, while its Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter has also moved lower over the past few months, suggesting there may be trouble down the road. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward, to see if this recent move higher can last.

Avantor currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is negative.

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Investors interested in the Medical Services industry may consider OpGen, Inc. (OPGN - Free Report) , which has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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