Idexx Laboratories (IDXX) Recently Broke Out Above the 20-Day Moving Average

From a technical perspective, Idexx Laboratories (IDXX) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. IDXX recently overtook the 20-day moving average, and this suggests a short-term bullish trend.A well-liked tool among traders, the 20-day simple moving average offers a look back at a stock's price over a 20-day period. This is very beneficial to short-term traders, as it smooths out short-term price trends and gives more trend reversal signals than longer-term moving averages.Like other SMAs, if a stock's price is moving above the 20-day, the trend is considered positive. When the price falls below the moving average, it can signal a downward trend.IDXX could be on the verge of another rally after moving 21.1% higher over the last four weeks. Plus, the company is currently a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock.The bullish case solidifies once investors consider IDXX's positive earnings estimate revisions. No estimate has gone lower in the past two months for the current fiscal year, compared to 7 higher, while the consensus estimate has increased too.Investors should think about putting IDXX on their watchlist given the ultra-important technical indicator and positive move in earnings estimate revisions.Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockThis under-the-radar company specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. And it's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $971 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks