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  • Early Morning Vibes: Check Out These 4 hot Stocks Right Now

    Early Morning Vibes: Check Out These 4 hot Stocks Right Now

    On February 1, the American stock exchanges finished trading in the green zone. The S&P 500 Index climbed 1.61% to 3774 points, the Dow Jones added 0.76% and the NASDAQ rose 2.55%. Fears about the impact of short squeezes on the market have slightly subsided, and quarterly reports and macro statistics returned to the focus of investors’ attention. The cyclical consumer goods sector topped the broader market, gaining 2.77% on positive gains from Amazon and Tesla. The tech sector also outperformed the market, adding 2.51%.

    Corporate Details

    Ford (F: + 2.9%) announced a strategic partnership with Google (GOOGL: + 3.6%) for EV software.

    ON Semiconductor (ON: + 6.4%) came out better than expected, mainly driven by the automotive components segment.

    Virgin Galactic (SPCE: + 21.5%) announced plans to test launch its SpaceShipTwo Unity rocket after February 13.

    Today world stock exchanges are showing positive dynamics. Recovery of quotations after a sharp drop last week continues. President Biden discussed with a group of Republicans the stimulus package. Negotiations have made little progress, but GOP officials said Biden is willing to make concessions on some points of the program. The president has not yet rejected the possibility of a “reconciliation” procedure, through which a package of $ 1.9 trillion can be passed through a simplified vote in Congress, even without the support of the Republicans.

    Concerns about the impact of short squeezes on the market were largely eliminated by the comments of investment banks, which noted the presence of numerous factors favorable for the development of an upward trend, including a strong reporting season. Due to the effect of inflated expectations, the shares of many reported companies corrected, but a positive reaction may follow with some delay.

    The Freedom Finance Sentiment Index remains at 68 out of 100. The index reflects market participants’ hope for a global economic recovery in 2021. Concerns about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic are gradually diminishing thanks to the prospect of mass vaccinations.

    Technical picture

    Technically, the S&P 500 is still bullish in the medium term. The day before, the broad market index bounced off the 50-day moving average, at the level of which buying activity intensified. In the short term, consolidation is likely, as the RSI indicator is in the neutral zone and indicates the equality of forces between the “bulls” and “bears”.

    Today Top Movers

    ‎Prothena Corporation plc (PRTA) share price jumped 29.55% to $14.25 during the early morning ‎trading session on ‎Tuesday after declaring confirmatory phase 3 AFFIRM-AL study of Birtamimab in mayo Stage IV Patients with AL Amyloidosis under SPA Agreement with FDA.‎
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    ‎Nio Inc (NIO) stock ascended 1.09% at $57.61 in the pre-market trading today.‎ after the company provides January 2021 Delivery update.
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    ‎GoPro Inc (GPRO) gained over 8.17% at $11.39 in pre-market ‎trading on Tuesday.‎ ahead of its earnings scheduled on 4 Feb.
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    ‎Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (SPCE) grew over 10.04% at $59.19 in pre-market trading ‎today. The company recently revealed the date of its new flight window for a rocket-powered test flight of its SpaceShipTwo Unity.‎

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    Evercore ISI Group turned bullish on TETRA Technologies Inc. (TTI), upgrading the stock to “Outperform” and assigning a $3.0 price target. 

    Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL) has won the favor of B of A Securities’ equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Buy and moved their price target to $80.0, suggesting 29.73% additional upside for the stock. 

    Rio Tinto Group (RIO) received an upgrade from analysts at Credit Suisse. They changed their rating on RIO to Outperform from Neutral in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Tuesday Piper Sandler reduced its rating on argenx SE (ARGX) stock to Neutral from Overweight and assigned the price target to $303. 

    Cowen analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Limelight Networks Inc. (LLNW) has been changed to Market Perform from Outperform and the new price target is set at $4.75. 

    Analysts at Compass Point downgraded Hilltop Holdings Inc. (HTH)’s stock to Neutral from Buy Thursday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (INO) Chief Operating Officer Shea Jacqueline Elizabeth announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 28 at $12.04 for some 16,713 shares. The total came to more than $0.2 million. 

    DuPont de Nemours Inc. (DD) President, T&I Stone Randy Lee sold on Jan 28 a total of 30,622 shares at $79.97 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.25 million. 

    VYNE Therapeutics Inc. (VYNE) 10% Owner PERCEPTIVE ADVISORS LLC declared the purchase of shares taking place on Jan 28 at $2.37 for some 4,219,409 shares. The transaction amount was around $10.0 million. 

    Alcoa Corporation (AA) Director Nevels James E bought on Jan 27 a total 32,336 shares at $17.50 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $7,000.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $0.48 per share from revenues of $11.43B in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) to report a net income (adjusted) of $3.25 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $33.35B. 

    Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $7.23 per share from revenues of $119.7B recently concluded three-month period.

  • Early Morning Vibes: 4 Top Trending Stocks To Watch Right Now

    Early Morning Vibes: 4 Top Trending Stocks To Watch Right Now

    Trades on January 7, US stock indexes finished in the green zone, setting new all-time highs. The S&P 500 Index rose 1.48% to 3804 points, the Dow Jones added 0.69%, the NASDAQ rose 2.56%. Investors took advantage of the attractive weakness in growth stocks as concerns about a corporate tax hike eased. Macro statistics turned out to be better than expected, business activity in the services sector rose steadily in December. Against this background, the IT sector became the growth leader with a result of 2.65%.

    Corporate Updates

    Plug Power (PLUG: + 35.1%) has entered into a strategic partnership with SK Group, which is investing $1.5 billion in PLUG in exchange for a 9.9% stake.

    L Brands (LB: + 6%), which owns the Victoria’s Secret brand, reported strong sales over the holidays and raised its 4Q EPS forecast.

    Albemarle (ALB: + 5.1%) will double production in Nevada by 2025 to meet demand for lithium used in electric car batteries.

    Today, world stock exchanges are showing mostly positive dynamics. The news background is quite calm and no new drivers of movement are observed. Donald Trump has been criticized for supporting his supporters on social media, and senators are discussing the possibility of an earlier removal of the president from office. On a positive note, Trump is committed to a peaceful transfer of power to new President Joseph Biden. Investors remain focused on assessing Biden’s potential reforms under Congress with a slight Democratic lead. Expectations are generally positive, so risk appetite is increased. The focus of investors’ attention will gradually shift from the political arena to the real economy.

    According to the latest comments from representatives of the Federal Reserve, the pace of economic recovery in the first quarter will be minimal, there is a risk of GDP contraction. In this regard, today’s publication of the block of macro-statistics on the labor market, which may not meet expectations, is of interest.

    Economic Highlights

    Today will be published the change in the number of employed in the non-agricultural sector for December. Growth is expected by 71 thousand, which is much less than the previous – 245 thousand. Published on Wednesday, January 6, data from the ADP showed a decline in the number of employees, which may be reflected in today’s publication. Yesterday, the employment component of the service PMI showed weakness, falling below 50. All this indicates the risk of the unemployment rate rising in December from 6.7% to 6.8-7.0%.

    The Freedom Finance Sentiment Index climbed to 66 out of 100. The indicator reflects market participants’ hope for a global economic recovery in 2021. Worries about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic are starting to wane thanks to the prospect of mass vaccinations starting soon.

    Technical picture

    Technically, the S&P 500 still looks attractive, the trend remains strong. Buyers continue to demonstrate relative strength. At the same time, the index is approaching the overbought zone according to the RSI indicator, which may mean a quick slowdown in growth and, at least, consolidation. A fall below the 3640-support level will lead to a reversal of the short-term trend.

    Today Top Movers

    ‎Scworx Corp (WORX), a software solutions provider company for the management of health, soared about 48.73% ‎at $2.35 in pre-market trading Friday.‎‎ 

    ‎Jaguar Health Inc (JAGX) share price jumped 13.05% to $3.03 during early morning ‎trading session on Friday.‎ 

    ‎Ideanomics Inc (IDEX) stock ascended 7.38% at $3.20 in the pre-‎market trading today. The company recently signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of privately held Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification, Inc. for cash and stock consideration.‎

    ‎Future Fintech Group Inc (FTFT) increased over 36.35% at $7.84 in pre-market ‎trading on Friday following the declaration from the firm that on December 31, 2020, China Copyright Protection Center has accepted the Company’s application for ten software copyrights relating to blockchain technology applications.‎

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    Keefe, Bruyette & Woods turned bullish on Regions Financial Corporation (RF), upgrading the stock to “Outperform” and assigning a $18.5 price target, representing potential upside of 4.76% from Thursday’s close. 

    Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) has won the favor of Jefferies’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Hold to Buy and moved their price target to $60.0, suggesting 34.02% additional upside for the stock. 

    3M Company (MMM) received an upgrade from analysts at B of A Securities, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $170.0. They changed their rating on MMM to Underperform from Neutral in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Friday RBC Capital reduced its rating on Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (TMHC) stock to Sector Perform from Outperform and assigned the price target to $27.0. With shares trading at around $25.78, the Wall Street firm thinks Taylor Morrison Home Corporation’s stock could add than 4.71%. 

    Evercore ISI Group analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for Voya Financial Inc. (VOYA) has been changed to In-Line from Outperform and the new price target is set at $64. 

    Analysts at Needham downgraded Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)’s stock to Hold from Buy on Friday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Capstone Turbine Corporation (CPST) Chief Financial Officer Hencken Frederick S. III announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 05 at $10.69 for some 2,569 shares. The total came to more than $27463.

    Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) Director RUBINSTEIN JONATHAN sold on Jan 05 a total 6,758 shares at $3166.01 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.99 million. 

    Blue Apron Holdings Inc. (APRN) 10% Owner DPH Holdings Ltd declared the purchase of shares taking place on Jan 04 at $5.63 for some 8,000 shares. The transaction amount was around $45040.

    Root Inc. (ROOT) 10% Owner Malka Meyer bought on Dec 30 a total of 1,753,976 shares at $16.55 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $12.48 million.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for Monday include Teligent Inc. (NASDAQ:TLGT). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$1.27 per share from revenues of $15.45M in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.54 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Nov 2020 is predicted to come in at $1.34B.

  • Is pandemic favoring the Internet Retail Sector?

    New retail data showed that e-commerce continues to be the most popular form of purchase by consumers. Those statistics triggered a rally on Wednesday for shares of e-commerce companies.

    According to a US Census Bureau report, e-commerce purchases were up 29% in November compared to the same period of the previous year. Retail Metrics analyst Ken Perkins said it represented the biggest monthly increase for e-commerce since 2010 and was the seventh consecutive month of growth exceeding 20%. Shopify Inc. has risen as much as 8.4%, while eBay has risen by 5.4%. Etsy Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. both had gains of at least 2%.

    Perkins wrote in a report that e-commerce is still “dominant in the retail landscape.” He stated that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation to avoid enclosed shopping areas and the record number of deaths related to Covid-19 have “driven consumers to use contactless payments in record amounts.”

    Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:JMIA) shares were trading up 8.27% at $39.29 at the time of writing on Wednesday. The company on December 3, 2020 declared the completion of its At The Market offering.

    Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:JMIA) share price went from a low point around $2.15 to briefly over $40.90 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $39.29. JMIA market cap has remained high, hitting $3.16B at the time of writing, giving it price-to-sales ratio of more than 10.

    If we look at the recent analyst rating JMIA, Stifel downgraded coverage on JMIA shares with a Hold rating and a $16.71 price target, which implies room for -22.58% downside momentum this year.

    Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) last closed at $261.89, in a 52-week range of $169.95 to $319.32. Analysts have a consensus price target of $338.48.

    eBay Inc. (EBAY) stock soar by 3.01% to $53.65. On December 8, 2020, the company announced that it is introducing a low cost way for sellers to securely ship trading cards. The most recent rating by Piper Sandler, on September 25, 2020, is at an Overweight.

    JD.com Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 2.86%. The most recent rating by Barclays, on August 24, 2020, is at an Overweight.

    Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE:VIPS) fall -1.16% after losing more than -$0.29 on Wednesday.

    Farfetch Limited (FTCH) last closed at $60.91, in a 52-week range of $5.99 to $61.65. Analysts have a consensus price target of $54.56.

    Chewy Inc. (CHWY) stock soar by 3.28% to $94.12. The most recent rating by Piper Sandler, on November 13, 2020, is at an Overweight. The firm on December 9, 2020 released its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020 ended November 1, 2020.

    Overstock.com Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 5.09%. The company declared on December 14, 2020, that it was recently recognized in the seventh annual Loyalty360 Awards for its innovation in technology and for its employee engagement with customers and with associates throughout the company. The most recent rating by Wedbush, on September 16, 2020, is at an Outperform.

    Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) rose 2.40% after gaining more than $75.84 on Wednesday. The company today reported that it’s here to help make buying – and returning – even more stress-free and convenient as possible this holiday season.

    Etsy Inc. (ETSY) last closed at $182.34, in a 52-week range of $29.95 to $179.93. Analysts have a consensus price target of $163.29.

    Pinduoduo Inc. (PDD) stock soar by 2.42% to $145.47. On December 15, 2020, the firm reported that it was named a pioneer in digital agriculture at a major conference, with its “cloud agriculture” model recognized as one of the top 10 achievements in digital agriculture in the world. The most recent rating by Nomura, on November 16, 2020, is at a Buy.

    CarParts.com Inc. (NASDAQ:PRTS) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -4.44%. The company recently announced that CEO Lev Peker and CFO/COO David Meniane have been named silver medal winners in the Executive of the Year and Operations Executive of the Year for mid-sized companies categories in the Best in Biz Awards. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on September 09, 2020, is at a Buy.

    Dada Nexus Limited (NASDAQ:DADA) rose 4.02% after gaining more than $1.49 on Wednesday. DADA recently announced the launch of “Warm Winter Plan” across China to ensure delivery riders’ safety and health during the winter season.

    Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (MFH) last closed at $3.05, in a 52-week range of $1.00 to $5.20. The company on November 27, 2020 declared its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

    Qurate Retail Inc. (QRTEA) stock soar by 1.35% to $10.52. The company on November 20, 2020 declared special cash dividend of $1.50 per common share and announced commencement of share buyback program. The most recent rating by Citigroup, on December 15, 2020, is at a Neutral.