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Houston American Energy (NYSE:HUSA) Shares Up 2.4% - What's Next?

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Key Points

  • Shares of Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:HUSA) increased by 2.4% during mid-day trading, reaching a high of $8.56 before closing at $8.43.
  • The company reported a significant institutional investment with Jane Street Group LLC increasing its holdings by 77.9%, owning a total of 48,325 shares.
  • Houston American Energy operates primarily in the Texas Permian Basin, Colombia, and the onshore Louisiana Gulf Coast region, focusing on natural gas and crude oil production.
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Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:HUSA - Get Free Report) shot up 2.4% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $8.56 and last traded at $8.43. 169,476 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 72% from the average session volume of 611,786 shares. The stock had previously closed at $8.23.

Houston American Energy Price Performance

The stock's 50-day moving average is $9.86 and its 200 day moving average is $8.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 10.46 and a quick ratio of 10.46. The company has a market cap of $252.46 million, a PE ratio of -23.31 and a beta of 0.89.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Houston American Energy

An institutional investor recently raised its position in Houston American Energy stock. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:HUSA - Free Report) by 77.9% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 48,325 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 21,167 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC owned 0.31% of Houston American Energy worth $37,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. 12.18% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Houston American Energy Company Profile

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Houston American Energy Corp., an independent oil and gas company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development, and production of natural gas, crude oil, and condensate. Its principal properties are located primarily in the Texas Permian Basin, the South American country of Colombia, and the onshore Louisiana Gulf Coast region.

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