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  • Roku Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) Announces Peacock Addition To Its Lineup

    Roku Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) Announces Peacock Addition To Its Lineup

    Shares of Roku Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) went up 17.67% after it gains +28.35 during the trading session of Monday. The strong performance of the company has shown the positive sentiments of investors after it has added NBC’s Peacock streaming service to the Roku Platform.

    Peacock which was launched by NBC back in July created a hype in the market and has been available to all the platforms except Roku. It has offered a free version where users can access free content alongside paid content which is the main reason for its huge demand.

    Roku Inc. has delayed the addition of Peacock on its platform because of its lengthy negotiation with NBC. The companies were in talks regarding the revenue sharing issue. But finally, they signed an agreement and both the companies are positive that this agreement will support the mutual benefits. Peacock will give access to more than 20,000 hours of on-demand movies and shows as well as news and sports programming.

    Roku Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) share price went from a low point around $58.22 to briefly over $185.44 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $188.82. Roku Inc’s market cap has remained high, hitting $24.16 billion at the time of writing. If we look at its profitability, it has return on assets, investment, and equity of -9.60%, -8.00%, and -19.40%, respectively. This company has a current ratio of 3.10.

    Users can access everything on Peacock as it has offered ‘Peacock Premium’ which is available for $4.99 per month. Viewers may also upgrade Peacock Premium to an ad-free tier for an additional $5.00 per month. The companies have not disclosed the financial considerations yet.

    Analysts said that this deal has helped the company to grow further as Roku has added Peacock before its rival which provides its benefits on future deals with the other streamers. Roku is considered to be a popular platform with amazing content. This showed that its bargaining power has also increased with the increase in its popularity. This is the reason the entertainment company has delayed the addition of Peacock to its lineup.

  • CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) Announces Commissioning Of Its Software On New Microgrid

    CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) Announces Commissioning Of Its Software On New Microgrid

    CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK) has revealed that it has decided to use its software on a new solar plus storage grid project in Central America. The software company has partnered with an energy developer to implement this new solution for Microtechnologies SA. This new project is for their factory which is located in San Jose.

    This microgrid project between two companies will provide grid-tier solar and energy storage system to decrease the utility energy cost. Another function of the energy storage system is to provide backup power in case of an outage. CleanSpark is the main provider of energy software and control technology in the US. The company has already executed some microgrids projects in Latin America.

    The software company is providing its patented mPulse controls with market-based forecasting and operation. It has announced that the company has acquired and decided to include the Tesla (TSLA) PowerPack 2 battery energy storage system. Tesla’s energy storage system has the ability to provide 558kW/1115kWh storage.

    Shares of CleanSpark Inc went up 28.48% as it gained +3.29 during the trading session of Monday. It has a closing price of $14.84. In the past 52-weeks of trading, this company market stock has fluctuated between the low range of $0.97 and a high range of $13.98. It has moved up 1429.90% and 6.15% from its 52-weeks low and high, respectively. Looking at its profitability, its return on assets, equity, and investment is -125.40%, -168.30%, and -75.60%, respectively. This company’s market capitalization has remained high, hitting $227.94 million at the time of writing.

    If we look at the collaborative project of CleanSpark and energy developer, it has also included the 480kW AC, 531kW DC of PV (photovoltaic) solar panels. This microgrid project is known for a mPlus controller paired with a Tesla energy storage solution. The mPlus controller of CleanSpark will provide an opportunity for Microtech to reduce the utility operating costs.

    Previously, CleanSpark has announced that it has got a contract for multiple units of its intelligent switchgear equipment from a long-term energy development partner based in Houston, TX.

  • Onconova Therapeutics Inc [ONTX] Set for Gains on 0N 1232300 Trials

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc [ONTX] Set for Gains on 0N 1232300 Trials

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc [NASDAQ:ONTX] is one of the most interesting stocks to watch today. This follows the company’s announcement that it has initiated a phase 1 clinical trial of ON 123300. The trial will be done in China and will be a partnership with HanX Biopharmaceuticals.

    ON 123300 is a new small molecule, and double inhibitor of CD4/6, which is a major enzyme that controls cell energy homeostasis. ON 123300 has been shown to have single-agent toxicity and effectiveness against a wide array of cancers when tested in pre-clinical studies.

    Some of the cancers that it has shown the potential to fight include colon cancer, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, and mantle cell lymphoma.

    The company has been collaborating with HanX since December 2017 in a deal that covers the development, registration and sale of ON 123300 in the Chinese market. Onconova will hold rights for the development and sale of this treatment to the rest of the world.

    Commenting on the deal, Onconova CEO Steven Fruchtman stated that ON 123300 was a proprietary first in line, cancer-fighting agent. He added that the agent that has a unique action that is likely to improve the clinical outcomes of already approved CDK4/6 inhibitors and that it could help in lowering the growth of the metastatic disease.

    It could also lower the side effects of cancer treatment. He concluded by stating that they were now looking forward to a filling an IND in the U.S by the end of 2020, and that phase 1 studies in the U.S could start in Q1 of 2021.

    This is a big deal because, in case of a breakthrough, it would have a huge impact on the company’s bottom line. The impact would be significantly magnified by the fact that they are working with a Chinese company. As such, a breakthrough would see it benefit from sales in one of the world’s largest markets.

    It is also interesting to note the stock is currently trading at a support level after it dropped following a failed cancer study back in August.

    At its current price level, it is low-risk buy and with the latest news, it is likely to see speculators take positions and bid up the price. This makes it one of the high potential stocks, in the current market environment, when a multitude of factors are creating lots of volatility.

    About Onconova Therapeutics Inc

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc is a biopharma company that develops cancer treatments. It is based in Pennsylvania.

     

  • Why Just Energy Group (NYSE: JE) Soared Today?

    Why Just Energy Group (NYSE: JE) Soared Today?

    Just Energy Group Inc. (NYSE: JE) shares went up 3.57% as it gains +0.01 on Monday. A retail energy provider has announced that it is planning to close the previously announced plan of arrangement of the company, but the company is one step away to proceed with its plan. It is waiting for the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FRC).

    Earlier, the company has received the permission of all the stakeholders of the company and got the final court order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Now the company can proceed with the Plan of Arrangement now.

    Just Energy Group Inc. believes that after executing this recapitalization plan, the company will be able to continue its operation as an independent company. The recapitalization plan will lead the company to sustainable growth.

    Shares of Just Energy Group (NYSE: JE) traded up 3.57% at $0.30 during the trading session of Friday. It has a 52-weeks low and high range of $0.24 and $93.72, respectively. Just Energy Group has moved up 23.17% from its 52-weeks low and traded down -99.68% from its 52-weeks high. This company had a trading volume of 8.73 million as compared to the average volume of 1.56 million.

    The recapitalization plan includes converting about $320 million in convertible debt and preferred shares into equity, a new $75 million equity investment, and the extension of the due date for about $410 million in debt and credit facilities. The company has also disclosed that it will continue its operations normally for its suppliers, employees, and customers.

  • Top 20 Stocks That Can Be A Good Buys In Content & Information Industry

    Top 20 Stocks That Can Be A Good Buys In Content & Information Industry

    The Internet is considered to be the main source of information and it plays a very important role in the daily routines of people. The Internet content industry includes the providers of personal services, staffing, and outsourcing services. Companies in the internet industry are operating in a highly competitive environment. They need to keep pace with new technological advancements.

    Internet companies are working in the global market and they have a diverse customer base. One positive thing for this industry is that it has many opportunities to grow the business because people always turn towards the internet content industry for the information. Their main challenge is to update their strategies with the changing external environment which is helpful for their business growth.

    Here are the few companies in the internet content industry which are following new trends to keep  pace with the market:

    Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB)

    Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) shares were trading down -0.90% at $252.53 at the time of writing on Friday. Facebook Inc. (FB) share price went from a low point around $137.10 to briefly over $304.67 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $252.53. FB market cap has remained high, hitting $725.94B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 9.

    Facebook Inc revealed that it is not clear whether the platform will be able to run in the European Union if the new Ireland data protection ruling will be implemented. The company revealed in Ireland’s High court that if the country’s Data Protection Commission in regard to its data transfer mechanism isn’t blocked, its platform will bear a huge shock. If we look at the recent analyst rating FB, KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage on FB shares with an Overweight rating and a $287.22 price target, which implies room for 34.69% upside momentum this year.

    Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP)

    Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) last closed at $23.82, in a 52-week range of $7.89 to $26.76. Analysts have a consensus price target of $26.27. Snap Inc. (SNAP) and NFL have recently disclosed that they have decided to extend their multi-year partnership. The company has created a special augmented reality Lens that takes fans from the Kansas City Chiefs’ locker room through the tunnel and into Arrowhead Stadium, where they’ll be greeted by Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Houston’s Deshaun Watson.

    Pinterest Inc. (NYSE: PINS)

    Pinterest Inc. (NYSE: PINS) stock soar by 0.79% to $36.88. The most recent rating by KeyBanc Capital Markets, on September 15, 2020, is at an Overweight. Pinterest Inc. (PINS) has earlier participated in the Deutsche Bank Virtual Technology Conference on September 15, 2020. This company previously revealed that it has decided to demonetize pages that lead to election-related content on its platform. The company aimed to stop the spread of misinformation about the 2020 presidential election which is to be held in November 2020.

    Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR)

    Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) shares headed rising, higher as much as 2.03%. The most recent rating by KeyBanc Capital Markets, on September 15, 2020, is at a Sector weight. Twitter Inc. (TWTR) has revealed that it has decided to ask U.S. lawmakers and White House officials, including President Donald Trump, to review and improve their account passwords as part of a push to increase security before the Nov. 3 election. This company has a total market capitalization of $31.12 billion at the time of writing.

    Remark Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MARK)

    Remark Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MARK) rose 11.93% after gaining more than $0.13 on Friday. Remark Holdings Inc. (MARK) has earlier participated in H.C. Wainwright & Co. 22nd Annual Global Investment Conference on September 14, 2020. Previously, the company announced that its AI’s engineering team won three out of five Championships in the Visual Object Tracking category at the 16th European Conference on Computer Vision. 

    Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME)

    Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) last closed at $15.62, in a 52-week range of $9.22 to $17.97. Analysts have a consensus price target of $15.19. Previously, the Tencent Music Entertainment Group has partnered with Tencent ’99 Giving Day’ and the Rainbow Chamber Singers to host an online concert titled ‘Learn to Love Yourself,’ streaming live on QQ Music, KuGou Music, Kuwo Music, and WeSing.

    Zillow Group Inc. (NASDAQ: Z)

    Zillow Group Inc. (NASDAQ: Z) fall -0.60% after losing more than -$0.58 on Friday. Zillow Group Inc. (Z) has earlier announced that it has decided to start buying and selling homes in Jacksonville. Jacksonville becomes the 25th market where homeowners can safely and conveniently buy and sell real estate through Zillow Offers service. Looking at the market cap, its market cap is 415.41 billion at the time of writing.

    iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ)

    iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) last closed at $23.20, in a 52-week range of $14.51 to $27.50. Analysts have a consensus price target of $23.08. iQIYI Inc. (IQ) has expanded its highly-acclaimed Mist Theater, with the release of season 1 of Sisyphus on September 2. The 12-episode Sisyphus is the fourth suspense thriller released as part of its Mist Theater. This company market cap has remained high, hitting $16.79 billion at the time of writing.

    Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU)

    Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -0.01% after Jakubowitz Law has announced that securities fraud class action lawsuits have started on behalf of shareholders of the various publicly-traded companies. The most recent rating by Morgan Stanley, on September 08, 2020, is at an Equal-weight. Baidu Inc. (BIDU)

    Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MTCH)

    Match Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MTCH) stock soar by 0.79% to $108.41. The most recent rating by KeyBanc Capital Markets, on September 15, 2020, is at an Overweight. Match Group Inc. (MTCH) share price went from a low point around $44.74 to briefly over $123.00 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $108.41. MTCH market cap has remained high, hitting $27.97B at the time of writing.

    ANGI Homeservices Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGI)

    ANGI Homeservices Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGI) shares headed falling, lower as much as -2.45%. The most recent rating by KeyBanc Capital Markets, on September 15, 2020, is at an Overweight. ANGI Homeservices Inc. (ANGI) stock fluctuated between the low of $4.10 and a high of $17.05. It has moved up 152.20% from its 52-weeks low and moved down-39.35% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $5.26 billion at the time of writing.

    Groupon Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN)

    Groupon Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) stock soar by 2.60% to $26.05. The most recent rating by DA Davidson, on June 17, 2020, is at a Buy. Groupon Inc. (GRPN) share price went from a low point around $9.60 to briefly over $63.20 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $26.05. Groupon Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $729.40 million at the time of writing.

    Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL)

    Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) fall -2.42% after losing more than -$35.95 on Friday. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) stock fluctuated between the low of $1008.87 and a high of $1726.10. It has moved up 43.83% from its 52-weeks low and moved down-15.93% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $1014.27 billion at the time of writing.

    Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG)

    Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) last closed at $1459.99, in a 52-week range of $1013.54 to $1733.18. Analysts have a consensus price target of $1707.08. Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) has moved up 44.05% from its 52-weeks low and moved down-15.76% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $1002.23 billion at the time of writing.

    Grubhub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB)

    Grubhub Inc. (NYSE: GRUB) stock soar by 0.61% to $69.25. The most recent rating by Piper Sandler, on July 28, 2020, is at a Neutral. Grubhub Inc. (GRUB) share price went from a low point around $29.35 to briefly over $79.18 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $69.25. Grubhub Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $6.35 billion at the time of writing.

    CarGurus Inc. (NASDAQ: CARG)

    CarGurus Inc. (NASDAQ: CARG) shares headed falling, lower as much as -2.26%. The most recent rating by BTIG Research, on August 07, 2020, is at a Neutral. CarGurus Inc. (CARG) fluctuated between the low of $14.25 and a high of $40.91. It has moved up 63.72% from its 52-weeks low and moved down-42.97% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $2.70 billion at the time of writing.

    Momo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO)

    Momo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) fall -1.33% after losing more than -$0.2 on Friday. Momo Inc. (MOMO) share price went from a low point around $13.87 to briefly over $39.42 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $14.82. Momo Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $3.14 billion at the time of writing.

    Yandex N.V. (NASDAQ: YNDX)

    Yandex N.V. (NASDAQ: YNDX) last closed at $60.97, in a 52-week range of $27.93 to $70.11. Analysts have a consensus price target of $57.09. Yandex N.V. (YNDX) has moved up 118.30% from its 52-weeks low and moved down-13.04% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $21.32 billion at the time of writing.

    Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRPA)

    Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRPA) stock drop by -1.41% to $2.10. The most recent rating by Guggenheim, on June 13, 2019, is at a Neutral. Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings Inc. (LTRPA) share price went from a low point around $0.86 to briefly over $10.20 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $2.10. Momo Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $266.49 Million at the time of writing.

    Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP)

    Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP) shares headed falling, lower as much as -4.02%. The most recent rating by KeyBanc Capital Markets, on September 15, 2020, is at a Sector weight. Yelp Inc. (YELP) has launched a tag for businesses to mark themselves as ‘Latinx-owned’ in a move designed to support Latino businesses hit hard by the pandemic. This company has a market capitalization of $1.56 billion at the time of writing.

  • Stocks to Watch despite Bearish Market Outlook

    Stocks to Watch despite Bearish Market Outlook

    The markets are down this morning, indicating that the selloff that started on Friday could continue all through the day. This is due to a combination of factors that could see the markets remain volatile for quite a while.

    One of the key factors dragging the market down is the rising number of COVID-19 cases globally. In the U.S, Europe and the rest of the world, the numbers are spiking again after a slowdown through August. This has created fears that even States that have reopened could go back into lockdown further, hurting an already weak economy.

    The pandemic-driven uncertainty is a compounded by the fact that the U.S is just a few weeks to an election. This means that investors are likely to exit from high-risk stocks in anticipation of a close-call election and increase volatile in the market.

    On top of that, markets are usually slow in September, and this coupled with the higher risk levels are all affecting the markets today. However, even in the current largely negative market sentiment, there are stocks that are headed to a good start to the day. Some of the stocks doing well pre-market are:

    Northern Oil and Gas Inc [NYSE: NOG]

    Northern Oil and Gas Inc is one of the biggest gainers this morning. This follows the company’s announcement that it was doing a 1 for 10 reverse stock split that will take effect today.

    The company stated that the split was aimed at lowering the cost of ownership and improve the company’s capacity to take part in broader market indices. The company also announced that it would be using the stock split to improve the financial health of the company. With the split in place, this stock stands to be a top gainer all through the day.

    Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp [NYSE: ZOM]

    Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp is another stock that is in the green this morning. This stock’s upside momentum is largely price action-driven and follows the announcement that the company was planning to make a gastrointestinal testing panel for TRUFORMA™. The company stated that this would add to the company’s portfolio of assays also include those for testing adrenal and thyroid issues tests.

    Just Energy Group Inc [NYSE: JE]

    This is another pre-market top performer and is up by over 10%. This follows the company’s announcement that it only awaiting FERC approval to close its plan of arrangement deal. The deal includes a move to recapitalize to strengthen the company’s market positions.

     

  • Top 12 Trending Stocks In Auto Manufacturers Industry To Invest In

    Top 12 Trending Stocks In Auto Manufacturers Industry To Invest In

    The global auto manufacturing industry is entering into a new decade in which we anticipate a series of challenges and unexpected events. The manufacturing industry is moving with fast speed to keep pace with fast-moving technologies and innovations. The automotive industry is facing dramatic changes with the emergence of new technologies.

    The auto manufacturing sector needs to adjust its strategic priorities to gain a competitive edge.  2020 is the year of opportunities and challenges for the auto sector. The new technological advancement brings more opportunities for the industry. Consumer behavior is also changing with rapid technological innovation.

    Let’s take a quick look at the leading companies in the auto manufactures industry and see how the companies are following new trends:

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO)

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) stock soar by 0.57% to $19.41. The most recent rating by Deutsche Bank, on September 08, 2020, is at a Buy. NIO Limited (NIO) has announced it has selected GM to be its manufacturing partner for its electric pickup truck dubbed the Badger. The Badger will use GM’s widely acclaimed Ultium battery technology. NIO Limited market capitalization remained high, hitting $26.29 billion.

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS)

    Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 9.17%. The most recent rating by Oppenheimer, on September 03, 2020, is at an Outperform. Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) has earlier participated in the 9th Annual Gateway Conference on September 9th and 10th, 2020. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 0.30. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $2.95 billion at the time of writing.

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)

    General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) last closed at $31.50, in a 52-week range of $14.32 to $38.96. It has moved up to 119.90% and moved down -19.14%. Analysts have a consensus price target of $40.38. General Motors Company (GM) has faced unexpected bills as India-China tensions delay the sale of India plant -sources. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $45.68 billion.

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI)

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) stock drop by -1.33% to $17.03. The most recent rating by Morgan Stanley, on August 24, 2020, is at an Overweight. Li Auto Inc. (LI) has named Mr. Kai Wang as chief technology officer effective September 15, 2020. Mr. Wang will responsible for providing overall leadership in advanced technology research and development in intelligent vehicles, including electronic and electrical architecture, intelligent cockpit, autonomous driving, etc.

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU)

    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -3.46%. The most recent rating by Evercore ISI, on December 18, 2019, is at an Outperform. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCAU) has revealed that it has revised the merger deal with French partner PSA. After the deal revision,  FCA’s shareholders getting a smaller cash payout but a stake in another business.

    Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO)

    Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) last closed at $2.58, in a 52-week range of $0.89 to $6.00. Electra Meccanica Vehicles Corp. (SOLO) has revealed that it has decided to produce an alternative ‘utility and fleet’ version of its flagship SOLO EV, which is expected to become available in early 2021. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $166.69 million.

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA)

    Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) rose 1.06% after gaining more than $0.36 on Friday. Nikola Corporation (NKLA) revealed that Trevor Milton approached the Board of Directors and proposed to leave his position as an Executive Chairman and from the Board. The Board accepted his proposal, and Stephen Girsky, former Vice Chairman of General Motors Co. and a member of Nikola’s Board, has been named Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.

    Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (KNDI)

    Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (KNDI) stock drop by 0.00% to $6.14. Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (KNDI) revealed the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary for its battery swapping services, China Battery Exchange Technology Co., Ltd. Using this China Battery Exchange Technology Company, Kandi can better monetize its dozens of patents in the field of battery swap systems. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $335.18 million at the time of writing.

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)

    Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares were trading up 4.42% at $442.15 at the time of writing on Friday. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price went from a low point around $43.67 to briefly over $502.49 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $442.15. TSLA market cap has remained high, hitting $394.56B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 10.

    If we look at the recent analyst rating TSLA, Piper Sandler reiterated coverage on TSLA shares with an Overweight rating and a $307.06 price target, which implies room for -135.09% downside momentum this year.

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)

    Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) last closed at $7.23, in a 52-week range of $3.96 to $9.60. It has moved up 82.58% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -24.69% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 1.30. This company market capitalization remained high, hitting $28.45 billion at the time of writing. Analysts have a consensus price target of $7.66.

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV)

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) fall -1.77% after losing more than -$0.34 on Friday. XPeng Inc. (XPEV) share price went from a low point around $17.37 to briefly over $25.00 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $18.90.  It has moved up 8.81% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -24.40% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 1.10. XPeng Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $14.14 billion at the time of writing.

    Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM)

    Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.20%. The most recent rating by UBS, on August 17, 2020, is at a Sell. In the past 52-weeks of trading, Tata Motors Limited (TTM) stock has fluctuated between the low of $3.92 and a high of $14.03. It has moved up 152.04% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -29.58% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $7.11 billion at the time of writing.

  • Two Reasons Why ClearOne Inc [CLRO] is a Perfect Buy at Current Prices

    Two Reasons Why ClearOne Inc [CLRO] is a Perfect Buy at Current Prices

    ClearOne Inc [NASDAQ:CLRO] has over the last few days 0recovered most of the losses from late August and the better part September. From a technical analysis perspective, the stock is at a price level where it can go in any direction. Ideally, the best entry point for this stock would be any price level above $3.

    However, looking at it from a fundamentals perspective, its current price makes for a good entry price as well and has the potential for more gains.  There are a number of factors that likely to drive up bullish sentiment in this stock in the near-term. Some of them are as below:

    Insider buying

    One of the biggest buy signals in the stock markets is insider buying. It usually points to a situation whereby people who have a close relationship with a company have faith in its growth prospects.  A few days ago, ClearOne Inc announced that it had agreed with a group of institutional and accredited investors, Edward Bagley (It’s the largest shareholder), and its CEO Zeynep Hakimoglu for the purchase of 2,116,050 units of common stock at a price of $2.4925 per share.

    In most cases, insider participation leads to an increase in stock as the fundamentals behind such a move start to unveil. In the case of ClearOne, it makes the stock’s current price a perfect entry point, for investors with both short-term and long-term projections for the stock.

    It is also noteworthy that the company intends to use the proceeds of the sale to bolster its working capital. This means that in the near-term, the company is well-positioned to carry out its operations without the risk of running out of money. This is a critical factor that could see it gain in value going into the foreseeable future.

    A patent win

    Back in August, the company announced that the patent trial and appeal board of the U.S and the Trade Mark Office had ruled in its favor in a case against Shure. The company announced that the ruling significantly limited Shure’s 493 patent touching on beamforming microphone arrays.

    This is a technology that was pioneered by ClearOne. The company stated that it believed its products do not infringe on Shure’s patent claims. This win is a big deal and is likely to have a significant impact on the company’s revenues in the long run, and by extension, its stock value.  This further adds weight to this stock’s potential in the long run.

    About ClearOne Inc

    ClearOne Inc designs, makes, and sells networking solutions. It is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

  • Here’s Why You Should Avoid iBio (IBIO) Stocks For COVID-19 Vaccine

    Here’s Why You Should Avoid iBio (IBIO) Stocks For COVID-19 Vaccine

    All the companies involved in the production of the coronavirus vaccine, iBio is far behind from its competitors in the vaccine trial. The company has earlier revealed that it has selected IBIO-201, its LicKM-ubunit vaccine, as its leading candidate for the prevention of coronavirus infection. But the company has not provided any promising result related to its coronavirus vaccine candidate nor it entered into the human trial of its vaccine candidate.

    iBio, a biotech innovator and biologics contract manufacturing organization has earlier made the various claims about its vaccine candidate. It has claimed exclusive worldwide license agreement on a cure called ACE2-Fc from Planet  Biotechnology. Not only this, but the company also claimed that its FastPharming system has the ability to produce vaccines quickly using plant cells.

    So, it is better to avoid iBio for the coronavirus vaccine until it catches up and moves its coronavirus vaccine candidate into human trials. Many companies including Moderna, Novavax, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer all are currently in human trials of their vaccine candidate. But iBio, Inc. is still in the lab and far behind from its competitors. To reach the market human trials are necessary.

    Shares of iBio, Inc. (IBIO) traded up 9.30% as it gained +0.20 on Thursday. In the past 52-weeks of trading, this company’s stock has fluctuated between the low range of $0.05 and a high range of $7.45. iBio has moved up 4600.00% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -68.46% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its profitability, its return on assets and investment is -108.70%, and -57.60%, respectively. If we turn our focus on its liquidity, its current ratio is 1.70. iBio, Inc. market capitalization has remained high, hitting $420.46 million at the time of writing.

    There are various sciences behind iBio stock. If we look at the political stories, Donald Trump is looking for a vaccine before November. Similarly, from a business point of view, billions were given to the companies for the products which are not ready for the market yet. If we turn our focus on iBio, it only claims that it has a vaccine candidate but that is still in the lab.

    It has not advanced it trial to humans which is necessary. iBio stocks soared after it revealed about the FastPharming. But it is not clear yet whether the company has a vaccine or not or it is the trick of the company to excite its stock. So, it is better to avoid the stock of iBio for the coronavirus vaccine until it starts a human trial.

  • Why DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) Stock Is Trading Higher Today?

    Why DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) Stock Is Trading Higher Today?

    DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG), a sports betting company has revealed that the first week of the 2020 NFL season was the most exciting week for the company since 2015. The company has welcomed new customers’ sign up in the first week. This is not the only news of the company which has excited its stocks but also the company has announced a betting deal with NFL’s New York Giants.

    As per the multi-year agreement, DraftKings became the Official Sports Betting, iGaming, and Daily Fantasy operator of the team. Football is considered to be the most popular game on the platform of DraftKings and after this partnership company aimed to further enhance its customer engagement and customer experience throughout the NFL season.

    One more exciting news for the fans is that after the partnership is that they will provide a Free-to-Play Pick ‘Em game that will be available to Giants fans on a weekly basis. The New York Giants and the DraftKings both have worked for a number of years.

    Shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) were trading up 4.08% at $53.11 at the time of writing on Thursday. Its share price went from a low point around $9.84 to briefly over $53.25 in the past 52 weeks. It has moved up 439.74% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -0.27% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its profitability, its return on assets and equity is 0.60%, and 0.60%, respectively. DKNG market cap has remained high, hitting $19.38 billion at the time of writing.

    DraftKings has revealed that the New York Giants have ranked in the top 40 most highly bet franchises among 700 sports teams available on the platform of DraftKings. DraftKings is considered to be the recognized sponsor and advertiser across all-team controlled media including radio, television, and digital and social media. It is the leader in sports betting and daily fantasy sports.

    Previously, it has disclosed its partnership with basketball legend Michael Jordan and got its first Major League Baseball deal with the Chicago Cubs. It has signed a deal with ESPN to become a co-exclusive sportsbook link-out provider and exclusive daily fantasy sports provider of the media giant.