Vista Gold (VGZ) Soars: Stock Rises 5.7% - Tale of the Tape - Anglogold Ashanti (NYSE:AU)

Vista Gold Corp. VGZ was a big mover last session, as its shares rose nearly 6% on the day. The rise came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the trend for the company since Feb 27, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $0.60 to $0.66.

In the last 30 days, the company did not witness any estimate revision and the Zacks Consensus Estimate also remained unchanged. Yesterday's price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.

Vista Gold currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.

Other better-ranked stocks worth considering in the broader basic material sector include AK Steel Holding Corporation AKS, Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOY) and AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. AU. While AK Steel and AngloGold sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Akzo Nobel holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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