Western Copper and Gold (NYSEAMERICAN:WRN) Sees Large Volume Increase - What's Next?

Key Points

• Western Copper and Gold Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:WRN) experienced a 26% increase in trading volume, with approximately 591,752 shares traded on Thursday.
• The stock price rose by 2.6%, closing at $2.52, up from the previous close of $2.47.
• Western Copper and Gold is an exploration company focused on gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits, notably at its Casino mineral property in Yukon, Canada.

Western Copper and Gold Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:WRN - TSE: WRN shares saw unusually-high trading volume on Thursday . Approximately 591,752 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 26% from the previous session's volume of 471,286 shares.The stock last traded at $2.52 and had previously closed at $2.47.

Western Copper and Gold Stock Up 2.6%

The stock has a market capitalization of $510.98 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -253.40 and a beta of 1.13. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $1.66 and its 200 day simple moving average is $1.36.

Western Copper and Gold Company Profile

Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum deposits. Its principal property is the Casino mineral property that comprise 1,136 full and partial quartz claims, and 55 placer claims located in Yukon, Canada.

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