Why 3D-Printing Stocks Soared Today

Shares of 3D-printing companies rose sharply on Thursday after 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) reported blockbuster preliminary results for the fourth quarter. The company said that it had completed the sale of its Cimatron and GibbsCAM software businesses and expects revenue for the period to be in the range of $170 million to $176 million. This news has given investors hope that other companies in the sector will report similarly strong results.

As of about 2 p.m. EST, here's how prominent 3D-printing stocks were trading:

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