Par Petroleum (PARR) Moves 6.8% Higher: Will This Strength Last?

Par Petroleum (PARR) shares ended the last trading session 6.8% higher at $13.80. 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 2% loss over the past four weeks.Par Petroleum's stock price increase is mainly because the company is well-positioned to benefit from current market conditions. With crude oil prices falling, Par Petroleum, which refines and sells oil, positions itself to gain. The recent drop in crude ...