Star Bulk Carriers stock saw a positive improvement to its Relative Strength (RS) Rating on Monday, with an upgrade from 66 to 75.
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Decades of market research shows that the best stocks tend to have an RS Rating of at least 80 in the early stages of their moves. See if Star Bulk Carriers stock can continue to show renewed price strength and clear that threshold.
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The dry bulk shipping company posted negative growth for both sales and earnings last quarter.
Star Bulk Carriers stock earns the No. 8 rank among its peers in the Transportation-Ship industry group. Global Ship Lease Cl A and Capital Product Partners are also among the group's highest-rated stocks.