Chinese Conference May Be Moving 3D Printing Stocks Higher

3D printing stocks are shooting higher Monday.

One possible catalyst is a 3D printing expo that began in China Friday and continued through Monday. Over 20,000 people are reported to have registered for the event. It is uncertain if a development was announced at the conference, but it may have sparked international buying.

3D printing stocks are also heavily shorted, indicating that a couple point move upward could have strengthened positive momentum as shorts began covering their positions.

3D Systems DDD shares are up 5.38 percent

ExOne XONE shares are up 2.65 percent

Stratasys SSYS shares are up 4.55 percent