Strength Seen in Sandy Spring Bancorp (SASR): Can Its 8.7% Jump Turn into More Strength?

Sandy Spring Bancorp (SASR) shares ended the last trading session 8.7% higher at $27. The jump came on an impressive volume with a higher-than-average number of shares changing hands in the session. This compares to the stock's 8.7% gain over the past four weeks. For Sandy Spring Bancorp, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. And a positive trend in earnings estimate revision usually translates into price appreciation. So, make sure ...