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Express Scripts (ESRX) Soars: Stock Adds 8.6% in Session

Express Scripts Holding Company ESRX was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 9% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $72.89 to $78.64 in the past one-month time frame.

The stock gained after Cigna agreed to buy the company, including its debt, for $67 billion.

The company has seen two positive estimate revisions in the past few weeks, while its Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter has also moved higher over the past few weeks, suggesting that more solid trading could be ahead for Express Scripts. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.

Express Scripts currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) while its Earnings ESP is negative.  

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