Why Facebook's Stock is Breaking Out

After trading range-bound for half a year, Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) shares have found new footing. I see a few good reasons for the start of this latest move. The company is importantly benefiting from fresh news about its operational progress and its valuation, which is serving as a reminder of the special opportunity the shares offer investors. The stock is also positioned to exaggerate the performance of a market now free of previous reasons for concern. And within-sector capital flows from value to growth names could be occurring now as well, which serves Facebook. As a result, Facebook shareholders should let go of any frustrations with the stock’s previous stall and take their fingers off the sell-trigger, because the stock should now begin to fulfill its promise again. I see this breakout driving to $85 without much difficulty, and to $90 as analysts raise their 12-month price targets thereafter. For the year, I see at least 32% upside appreciation potential for Facebook holders, and it appears the stock has started its move toward that goal. See my full report on Facebook (FB) here.

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