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  • A Stock Upgrade For Baidu (BIDU) Led To A Rise In Its Price

    A Stock Upgrade For Baidu (BIDU) Led To A Rise In Its Price

    Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) experienced a notable uptick of 5.91%, culminating in a closing figure of $120.12 in the preceding trading session. This surge in Baidu’s market value was catalyzed by a favorable shift in sentiment following an analyst upgrade. Nomura, the analytical firm, elevated its assessment from “Neutral” to “Buy” on Wednesday, maintaining the target price at $145.

    This positive trajectory coincided with BIDU’s disclosure of Q3 2023 financial results, showcasing revenue that surpassed forecasts. Noteworthy is Baidu’s strategic accumulation of artificial intelligence chips, a preemptive measure against potential constraints stemming from U.S. technology export restrictions—a testament to BIDU’s robust positioning.

    The reserve of AI chips empowers Baidu to enhance its Ernie large language model (LLM) for a substantial duration, extending up to two years, while actively exploring alternative solutions. The CEO of BIDU emphasized that current limitations on chip exports to China have minimal immediate ramifications for the company.

    Baidu’s ample chip reserves, coupled with alternative strategies, assure sustained support for a plethora of AI-native applications, safeguarding its user base. Despite the sanguine outlook for Baidu, the CEO acknowledged the broader impact of U.S. sanctions on advanced AI chip exports to China, particularly from companies like Nvidia.

    Foreseeing potential repercussions, including a consolidation of large language models in a country harboring over 230 such models, BIDU remains vigilant. Conversely, the restrictive measures are poised to affect cloud computing enterprises such as Alibaba and Tencent, with Alibaba deferring its cloud unit’s independent listing due to uncertainties.

    Baidu, with a predominant revenue stream from advertising, reported a Q3 revenue of $4.78 billion, marking a 6% YoY increase, surpassing analysts’ expectations set at $4.76 billion. While Baidu did not explicitly disclose its alternative chip pursuits, it emphasized leveraging its unique AI architecture and algorithmic strengths to enhance operational efficiency.

    Notably, Baidu proactively secured domestically-produced AI chips from Huawei in August, anticipating potential constraints and providing a viable alternative to Nvidia.

  • 26 stocks trending in pre-market

    ‎Bionano Genomics Inc. (BNGO) stock soared 13.81% to $2.39 in the pre-‎market ‎trading following an announcement from the firm that Nasdaq has granted the Company an ‎additional ‎‎180-day compliance period, or until June 28, 2021. The most recent rating by Ladenburg ‎Thalmann, on ‎September 24, 2020, is a Buy. ‎

    Before the trading started on December 31, 2020, fuboTV Inc. (FUBO) is down -‎‎‎2.43% to reach $32.5. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $5.00 to $62.29.‎

    ‎Guardion Health Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GHSI) shares are trading down -10.77% ‎at ‎‎$0.5247 at the time of writing. The firm lately revealed the appointment of Bret Scholtes as ‎its ‎President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors. Company’s 52-‎week ‎ranged between $0.17 to $0.74.‎

    ‎Nxt-ID Inc. (NXTD) stock soared 7.1% to $1.81 in the pre-market trading. ‎The ‎most ‎recent rating by Maxim Group, on November 20, 2017, is a Buy.‎

    ‎Castor Maritime Inc. (CTRM) grew over 41.75% at $0.33 in pre-market trading ‎today ‎after receiving 180-day extension from Nasdaq to meet Nasdaq minimum bid price rule. ‎

    ‎Net Element Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) shares are trading down -5.21% at $15.45 at ‎the ‎time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.47 to $20.08. ‎

    ‎Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) stock moved down -1.36 percent to $0.4784 in the pre-‎‎market trading following the declaration from the company that it has closed the acquisition of ‎a ‎special purpose vehicle. ‎

    ‎Professional Diversity Network Inc. (IPDN) gained over 14.96% at $3.15 in pre-‎‎market trading Thursday December 31, 2020 after the firm revealed its partnership with ‎Phala ‎Network.‎

    ‎Marathon Patent Group Inc. (MARA) is up more than 7.63% at $11.71 in pre-‎market ‎hours Thursday December 31, 2020. The company recently revealed that it has entered into a ‎contract ‎with Bitmain to purchase 70,000 Antminer S-19 ASIC miners. The stock had dropped over -‎‎7.48% to ‎‎$10.88 in the last trading session.‎

    ‎Riot Blockchain Inc. (RIOT), a Software – Application company, rose about ‎‎4.92% ‎at ‎‎$18.11 in pre-market trading Thursday.‎

    ‎Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM) stock moved up 2.09 percent to $9.75 in the pre-‎‎market trading after closing $250 million registered direct offering.‎

    ‎AIkido Pharma Inc. (AIKI) gained over 33.72% at $1.15 in pre-‎‎market ‎trading ‎Thursday December 31, 2020.‎

    ‎Color Star Technology Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSCW) shares are trading down -4.38% ‎at ‎‎$0.8032 at the time of writing after declaring strategic partnership with two UAE ‎companies. ‎Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.31 to $2.06.‎

    ‎IMAC Holdings Inc. (IMAC) stock moved down -4.08 percent to $1.41 in the pre-‎‎market trading after reporting completion of first infusion of Stem Cells in clinical study for ‎the ‎treatment of Bradykinesia due to Parkinson’s disease.‎

    ‎Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMPE) stock soared 12.84% to $1.67 in the pre-‎market ‎trading. The firm recently revealed that it has received guidance from the U.S Food & ‎Drug ‎Administration regarding the impact of COVID-19 on its Phase III clinical trial for osteoarthritis of ‎the ‎knee. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on December 19, 2019, is a Buy.‎

    ‎Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCT) shares are trading up 5.76% ‎at ‎‎$49.4 at the time of writing after the company announced that it would develop a therapeutic spray ‎as ‎a candidate to treat the hereditary lung and digestive-system disease cystic fibrosis. Company’s 52-‎‎week ranged between $8.51 to $129.71. Analysts have a consensus price target of $69. ‎

    Before the trading started on December 31, 2020, Baidu Inc. (BIDU) is up ‎‎3.53% ‎to ‎reach $227.38. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $82.00 to $202.79.‎

    ‎Greenpro Capital Corp. (GRNQ) is up more than 3.11% at $1.99 in pre-market ‎hours ‎Thursday December 31, 2020. The company lately revealed that it intends to set up a Bitcoin ‎‎($BTC) ‎Fund for investment. The stock had jumped over 3.76% to $1.93 in the last trading session.‎

    ‎Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (ONTX) is down more than -3.79% at $0.49 in pre-‎‎market hours Thursday December 31, 2020. The stock had jumped over 18.88% to $0.51 in the ‎last ‎trading session.‎

    ‎JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. (JKS) grew over 2.28% at $65.55 in pre-market ‎trading ‎today. The firm recently revealed annual general meeting 2020 ‎results.‎

    ‎Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (TNXP) lost over -2.76% at $0.6632 in pre-‎‎market trading Thursday December 31, 2020.‎

    ‎Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc (OSMT) stock moved down -2.13 percent to $4.14 ‎in ‎the pre-market trading after declaring that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ‎declined ‎to approve one of its products. ‎

    ‎Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) is down more than -0.69% at $0.62 in pre-‎market ‎hours ‎Thursday December 31, 2020. The stock had dropped over -9.51% to $0.62 in the last ‎trading ‎session.‎

    ‎Novan Inc. (NOVN), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -7.71% at $0.969 ‎in ‎pre-market trading Thursday.‎

    Before the trading started on December 31, 2020, Canaan Inc. (CAN) is ‎up ‎‎25.57% ‎to ‎reach $5.5. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.76 to $8.69.‎

    ‎500.com Limited (WBAI) gained over 5.12% at $8.0 in pre-market trading ‎Thursday ‎December 31, 2020. The company recently declared that Mr. Zhaofu Tian has resigned as ‎Chief ‎Technology Officer of the Company due to personal reasons.‎

  • Early Morning Vibes: 4 Best Stocks To Buy Today

    Early Morning Vibes: 4 Best Stocks To Buy Today

    On December 15, the American stock indices closed in positive territory. The S&P 500 index rose 1.29% to 3695 points, the Dow Jones rose 1.13%, the NASDAQ rose 1.25%. The main positive driver was the optimistic expectations regarding the new package of fiscal support. Increased risk appetite allowed all 11 sectors to close in the green zone. The tech sector became one of the leaders of growth, adding 1.61%, the locomotive was the shares of Apple.
     

    Corporate Update
     

    According to media reports, Apple (AAPL: + 5%) plans to increase iPhone production by 30% YoY amid strong demand for the new iPhone 12 Pro models.

    Eli Lilly (LLY: + 6%) released strong forecasts for 2021 and announced a deal to buy Prevail Therapeutics (PRVL: + 82%) for $ 1 billion.
     

    China’s Baidu Corporation (BIDU: + 13.8%) is considering entering the electric vehicle market and is in talks with automakers.
     

    Today, world stock exchanges are showing mostly positive dynamics. Two potential drivers of growth are in the spotlight: progress in negotiations between US lawmakers on a new package of economic support and the outcome of the Fed meeting. Congressmen continue to actively discuss the bill on measures to help the economy. At the moment, it is most likely that a package of about $ 750 billion will be accepted. This option excludes the most controversial aspects that have hindered a compromise over the past six months. Lawmakers plan to vote this week, while also approving other spending items, including an extension of government funding.
     

    The Fed is expected to repeat the rhetoric of previous meetings, active actions of the regulator are unlikely, as well as changes in long-term forecasts for the rate. Jerome Powell will re-emphasize the importance of fiscal policy. Most likely, the parameters of the program for purchasing government bonds will not be changed, but this program itself can be extended, which will support optimism in the markets.

    Today Top Movers


    Niu Technologies (NIU) is up 0.79% at $29.41 in premarket trading on Wednesday. In spite of no news on the stock directly, a broader piece of news today has helped several stocks.
     

    Hexo Corp (HEXO) share price increased 2.75% at $1.12 in today’s early morning session following the release of its first quarter fiscal 2021 financial results.
     

    Marathon Patent Group Inc (MARA) is going up 5.80% in premarket session on Wednesday. Despite few business articles or no business news lately, this stock has drastically climbed in value.
     

    Tilray Inc (TLRY) share price gaining 20.97% at $9.52 in premarket trading today following Its merger news with Aphria.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    Credit Suisse turned bullish on Galera Therapeutics Inc. (GRTX), upgrading the stock to “Outperform” and assigning a $15.0 price target, representing potential upside of 18.48%.
     

    Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (AY) has won the favor of Seaport Global’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Buy and moved their price target to $38.0.
     

    Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) received an upgrade from analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $36.0. They changed their rating on WFC to Outperform from Market Perform in a recently issued research note.
     

    Earlier Wednesday RBC Capital reduced its rating on Pfizer Inc. (PFE) stock to Sector Perform from Outperform and assigned the price target to $42.0.
     

    KeyBanc analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for Aptiv PLC (APTV) has been changed to Sector Weight from Overweight.

    Latest Insider Activity


    Chewy Inc. (CHWY) Director STAR JAMES A announced the sale of shares taking place on Dec 11 at $85.06 for some 30,000 shares. The total came to more than $2.55 million.
     

    CarGurus Inc. (CARG) General Counsel and Secretary Patton Kathleen Bender sold on Dec 14 a total 103,142 shares at $30.00 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.17 million.
     

    Elys Game Technology Corp. (ELYS) Vice President of Technology Pasquini Luca declared the purchase of shares taking place on Dec 14 at $3.15 for some 1,000 shares. The transaction amount was around $3150.0.
     

    Retractable Technologies Inc. (RVP) President and CEO SHAW THOMAS J bought on Dec 14 a total 14,076,660 shares at $12.85 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $3,007.

    Earnings To Watch


    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN). It will announce its Nov 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $2.37 per share from revenues of $6.65B in the three-month period.
     

    Analysts expect Qutoutiao Inc. (NASDAQ:QTT) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$0.09 per share, when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Sep 2020 is predicted to come in at $174.89M.
     

    Herman Miller Inc. (MLHR), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.56 per share from revenues of $585.5M recently concluded three-month period.

  • 32 Stocks Making Sharp Moves in Pre Market Session

    32 Stocks Making Sharp Moves in Pre Market Session

    Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) stock soared 1.72% to $0.5088 in the pre-market trading after declaring $50 million prepayment on senior secured non-revolving term credit facility. The most recent rating by CIBC, on August 17, 2020, is a Neutral.

    FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) is up more than 2.09% at $8.31 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020. The stock had jumped over 5.71% to $8.14 in the last trading session.

    BioCardia Inc. (NASDAQ: BCDA) shares are trading up 5.22% at $7.05 at the time of writing after reporting that it has entered into definitive agreements with investors for the purchase and sale of 1,789,474 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $4.75 per share Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.91 to $6.95.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, MicroVision Inc. (MVIS) is down -1.9% to reach $4.13. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.15 to $3.45.

    Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIV) tumbled over -6.75% at $4.7 in pre-market trading today following completion of separation of Apartment Income REIT Corp.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, GeoVax Labs Inc. (GOVX) is down -7.86% to reach $3.4. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $2.30 to $60.00.

    Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd. (ANCN), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -7.99% at $2.65 in pre-market trading Wednesday after the company and and Chemomab Ltd. declared their entry into a definitive merger agreement.

    BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) shares are trading up 3.29% at $2.2 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.36 to $6.54. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.50.

    Veru Inc. (VERU) stock moved down -7.5 percent to $8.63 in the pre-market trading. The company lately reported positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for Enobosarm.

    Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK) is up more than 3.67% at $0.325 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020. The stock had dropped over -4.74% to $0.31 in the last trading session.

    Moderna Inc. (MRNA) stock plunged -3.33% to $142.32 in the pre-market trading. The company recently confirmed supply agreement with the Ministry of Health to supply Singapore with mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273). The most recent rating by Needham, on December 09, 2020, is a Hold.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, Teligent Inc. (TLGT) is up 2.2% to reach $0.93. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.46 to $6.46.

    HEXO Corp. (HEXO), a Drug Manufacturers – Specialty & Generic company, rose about 2.75% at $1.12 in pre-market trading Wednesday. The firm recently revealed it first quarter fiscal 2021 financial results.

    Gevo Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) shares are trading up 4.74% at $1.99 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.46 to $2.91.

    Timber Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TMBR) stock moved down -0.97 percent to $1.02 in the pre-market trading after receiving notice of allowance from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for Lead Asset TMB-001.

    Baidu Inc. (BIDU) is up more than 4.33% at $193.53 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020. The stock had jumped over 13.83% to $185.50 in the last trading session.

    Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) gained over 1.76% at $10.39 in pre-market trading Wednesday December 16, 2020 after provided a business update.

    Velodyne Lidar Inc. (VLDR) stock soared 3.91% to $20.2 in the pre-market trading after declaring a sales agreement for Alpha Prime sensors with May Mobility, a pioneer in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. The most recent rating by Needham, on December 15, 2020, is a Buy.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, Nikola Corporation (NKLA) is up 3.64% to reach $17.08. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $10.29 to $93.99.

    PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) shares are trading up 2.87% at $12.55 at the time of writing after paying over $268 million in property taxes to 50 California counties. Company’s 52-week ranged between $6.25 to $18.34. Analysts have a consensus price target of $15.

    SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc. (SLS) tumbled over -3.72% at $6.99 in pre-market trading today. The firm recently reported the pricing of $16.2 million registered direct offering.

    Nxt-ID Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD) shares are trading down -1.66% at $0.4795 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.21 to $0.89.

    Qualigen Therapeutics Inc. (QLGN), a Biotechnology company, rose about 1.23% at $4.12 in pre-market trading Wednesday following its announcement of issuance of U.S. Patent for expanded applications of ALAN Anticancer Platform Technology.

    Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (CCM) lost over -30.32% at $3.7 in pre-market trading Wednesday December 16, 2020.

    Aphria Inc. (APHA) grew over 11.45% at $9.05 in pre-market trading today following its declaration of definitive agreement with Tilray, Inc. (TLRY), to combine their businesses and create the world’s largest global cannabis company.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, Hecla Mining Company (HL) is up 5.9% to reach $5.74. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.40 to $6.79.

    Twitter Inc. (TWTR), a Internet Content & Information company, rose about 3.1% at $54.46 in pre-market trading Wednesday after the declaration from the Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (AMZN), that Twitter (TWTR) has selected AWS to provide global cloud infrastructure to deliver Twitter timelines.

    Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. (TRCH) stock plunged -4.63% to $0.5332 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on March 13, 2020, is a Neutral.

    Arvinas Inc. (ARVN) is up more than 1.41% at $75.3 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020 after reporting the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 5,714,286 shares of its common stock at a price of $70.00 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions.

    Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) stock plunged -0.54% to $0.84 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by The Benchmark Company, on July 07, 2020, is a Speculative buy.

    PDL BioPharma Inc. (PDLI) grew over 6.59% at $2.75 in pre-market trading today. The company recently reported that it has entered into a Capital Provision Agreement with Epps Investments LLC.

    vTv Therapeutics Inc. (VTVT) is down more than -31.99% at $2.02 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020 after revealing that the Phase 2 Elevage study of azeliragon in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes did not meet its primary objective of demonstrating an improvement in cognition as assessed by the 14-item Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale – Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-cog14) relative to placebo.

  • 31 stocks trending in pre-market

    31 stocks trending in pre-market

    NIO Limited (NIO) stock soared 2.95% to $42.19 in the pre-market trading following the pricing of offering of 68,000,000 American depositary shares. The most recent rating by Goldman, on December 01, 2020, is a Neutral. NIO Inc.

    Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) shares are trading up 7.17% at $10.39 at the time of writing after declaring positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for enobosarm, for the treatment of endocrine and chemotherapy resistant ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer, which was selected as a Spotlight Presentation at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.10 to $7.86. Analysts have a consensus price target of $6.

    Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) stock soared 2.45% to $19.64 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by MKM Partners, on December 07, 2020, is a Neutral.

    BioCardia Inc. (BCDA), a Biotechnology company, rose about 9.38% at $4.9 in pre-market trading Tuesday after reporting entry into definitive agreements with investors for the purchase and sale of 1,789,474 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $4.75 per share in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.

    Genius Brands International Inc. (GNUS) gained over 15.85% at $2.12 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 15, 2020. The company recently revealed that it has secured a commitment to receive $100 million in cash on January 15, 2021 from New York-based Mudrick Capital Management as a result of a new first lien debt financing.

    Nikola Corporation (NKLA) is up more than 2.38% at $16.8 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 15, 2020. The stock had dropped over -6.87% to $16.41 in the last trading session.

    Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (SPCE) is up more than 2.83% at $27.22 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 15, 2020 following an update on test flight program. The stock had dropped over -17.38% to $26.47 in the last trading session.

    Before the trading started on December 15, 2020, Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) is up 2.32% to reach $12.8 after reporting merger with TCF Financial Corporation to create top 10 U.S. regional bank. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $6.82 to $15.63.

    Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) stock soared 2.65% to $26.38 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by B. Riley Securities, on November 10, 2020, is a Buy.

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) shares are trading up 3.86% at $48.99 at the time of writing after its P7 super-long range sports sedan received car of the Year 2021 award in Xuanyuan Awards. Company’s 52-week ranged between $17.11 to $74.49. Analysts have a consensus price target of $58.

    AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co. Ltd. (ANPC), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -5.26% at $5.4 in pre-market trading Tuesday following the proclamation from the firm that it has made significant progress in detecting pre-cancer diseases.

    Yamana Gold Inc. (AUY) stock moved up 2.66 percent to $5.4 in the pre-market trading.

    Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) gained over 3.9% at $9.05 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 15, 2020 following the declaration of pricing of offering of $762 million of convertible senior notes.

    IZEA Worldwide Inc. (IZEA) is down more than -5.68% at $0.9243 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 15, 2020 after announcing that it has seen a surge of new customers in Q4 2020. The stock had jumped over 15.00% to $0.98 in the last trading session.

    Cameco Corporation (CCJ) grew over 3.16% at $13.7 in pre-market trading today.

    Before the trading started on December 15, 2020, HEXO Corp. (HEXO) is down -2.8% to reach $0.9817 after releasing its first quarter fiscal 2021 financial results. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.35 to $2.30.

    Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM) stock soared 1.8% to $6.77 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on October 21, 2016, is a Buy.

    Teligent Inc. (TLGT) tumbled over -3.53% at $0.78 in pre-market trading today.

    Synlogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBX) shares are trading down -5.51% at $2.4 at the time of writing following advancement of SYNB1891 to combination arm dosing with PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor in the on-going phase 1 study for the treatment of solid tumors and lymphoma. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.35 to $3.99.

    BioNTech SE (BNTX) stock soared 5.48% to $114.2 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by BofA Securities, on December 01, 2020, is a Neutral. Pfizer Inc. (PFE) and BioNTech SE (BNTX) recently declared additional data on neutralizing antibody and T cell responses from the Phase 1/2 trial with BNT162b2 conducted in Germany

    Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. (TRCH) tumbled over -12.14% at $0.543 in pre-market trading today.

    Seelos Therapeutics Inc. (SEEL) stock moved up 5.47 percent to $1.35 in the pre-market trading after revealing the sale of a $12.0 million senior secured convertible note and shares of Seelos common stock to investors.

    Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) gained over 4.35% at $19.69 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 15, 2020 following the declaration of definitive agreement to sell its remaining non-core banner Cost Plus World Market (CPWM) to Kingswood Capital Management, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm.

    Before the trading started on December 15, 2020, Aerpio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ARPO) is down -3.33% to reach $1.16. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.42 to $2.31.

    Before the trading started on December 15, 2020, Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU) is up 2.94% to reach $3.15 after reporting that it has entered into a three-year supply agreement with The Chemours Company (CC) to acquire a minimum of 2,500 tons per year of natural monazite sands. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.78 to $3.10.

    Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) grew over 5.62% at $1.69 in pre-market trading today after filing fiscal 2021 Q1 quarterly report.

    MicroVision Inc. (MVIS), a Scientific & Technical Instruments company, rose about 5.43% at $3.3 in pre-market trading Tuesday.

    NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NBY) is down more than -2.28% at $0.68 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 15, 2020 after reporting that its proprietary hypochlorous acid solution has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for a kill claim against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The stock had jumped over 0.86% to $0.70 in the last trading session.

    vTv Therapeutics Inc. (VTVT), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -10.44% at $2.66 in pre-market trading Tuesday after declaring a licensing agreement with Anteris Bio for worldwide rights to vTv’s novel clinical-stage Nrf2 activator compound, HPP971.

    Socket Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT) shares are trading down -15.38% at $2.42 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.76 to $4.50.

    ArcelorMittal (MT) grew over 4.3% at $22.08 in pre-market trading today after announcing investment agreement with Invitalia, an Italian state-owned company.

  • What changed for these 31 stocks in Pre Market Session

    What changed for these 31 stocks in Pre Market Session

    Xenetic Biosciences Inc. (XBIO) stock plunged -15.46% to $2.68 in the pre-market trading following the company’s announcement of $6.0 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq Rules. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on January 08, 2020, is a Buy.
    Curis Inc. (CRIS), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -5.72% at $7.25 in pre-market trading Thursday after declaring the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 25,652,174 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $5.75 per share for total gross proceeds of approximately $147.5 million.
    ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) lost over -11.33% at $1.8 in pre-market trading Thursday December 10, 2020 after reporting the official opening of its first live streaming platform in Guangzhou, China.
    Genius Brands International Inc. (GNUS) is up more than 9.74% at $1.69 in pre-market hours Thursday December 10, 2020. The firm recently revealed that it will be presenting at the 13th Annual LD Micro investor conference on Tuesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST. The stock had dropped over -4.35% to $1.54 in the last trading session.
    Rocket Companies Inc. (RKT), a Mortgage Finance company, rose about 3.09% at $21.71 in pre-market trading Thursday following the release of Clear HOI platform from its subsidiary to mortgage lenders nationwide.
    Intec Pharma Ltd (NTEC) stock moved down -7.76 percent to $4.28 in the pre-market trading. Intec Pharma Announces Cannabinoid Research Collaboration with GW Pharma.
    Atossa Therapeutics Inc. (ATOS) gained over 2.31% at $0.8919 in pre-market trading Thursday December 10, 2020 after revealing cannabinoid research collaboration with GW Pharma.
    Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM) is up more than 2.25% at $6.82 in pre-market hours Thursday December 10, 2020 following the declaration from the company that it has closed the registered direct offering of 30,000,000 of the Company’s American Depositary Shares at a price of $6.00 per ADS. The stock had dropped over -6.06% to $6.67 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on December 10, 2020, Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (SRNE) is down -2.44% to reach $8.01 following the FDA acceptance of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its Phase 1 clinical trials for intravenous (IV) STI-2020 (COVI-AMG). It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.55 to $19.39.
    Genetic Technologies Limited (GENE) stock plunged -9.17% to $4.06 in the pre-market trading.
    Greenwich LifeSciences Inc. (GLSI) grew over 46.76% at $83.8 in pre-market trading today after reporting the publication of a poster for the GP2 Phase IIb clinical trial final efficacy analysis at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in a virtual format.
    Lipocine Inc. (LPCN), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -5.3% at $1.25 in pre-market trading Thursday after announcing that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted tentative approval to TLANDO.
    SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc. (SLS) stock moved up 51.8 percent to $9.7 in the pre-market trading. The biotechnology firm recently revealed exclusive license agreement with 3D Medicines for development and commercialization of Galinpepimut-S (GPS) and GPS+ in Greater China.
    Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FRAN) shares are trading down -10.68% at $2.51 at the time of writing after receiving court approval of “First Day” motions to support ongoing operations. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.70 to $19.91. Analysts have a consensus price target of $2.50.
    Oncternal Therapeutics Inc. (ONCT) tumbled over -27.78% at $4.55 in pre-market trading today after announcing that the firm increased its previously declared bought deal to $75.0 million.
    Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE) is down more than -2.83% at $0.35 in pre-market hours Thursday December 10, 2020. The company recently declared a financial update and the Company’s 2021 capital budget and production guidance. The stock had dropped over -5.68% to $0.36 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on December 10, 2020, Fisker Inc. (FSR) is down -4.04% to reach $16.15. The firm recently confirmed that it has signed agreements with Cox Automotive U.K. (“Cox”) and Rivus Fleet Solutions for delivery, servicing, fleet management and reselling programs in the United Kingdom. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $8.70 to $23.63.
    Immutep Limited (IMMP) stock soared 89.35% to $4.09 in the pre-market trading after declaring that its Chinese partner, EOC Pharma will commence a new Phase II clinical trial in up to 152 metastatic breast cancer patients in China. The most recent rating by B. Riley FBR, on September 28, 2018, is a Buy.
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    Baidu Inc. (BIDU) gained over 2.42% at $155.26 in pre-market trading Thursday December 10, 2020. The firm recently released new intelligent vehicle solutions for automakers and several high-end intelligent driving products during the second Apollo Ecosystem Conference.
    Before the trading started on December 10, 2020, Editas Medicine Inc. (EDIT) is up 9.13% to reach $55.2 after reporting submission of IND application for EDIT-301 with the FDA. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $14.01 to $43.65.
    Artelo Biosciences Inc. (ARTL) stock plunged -2.47% to $0.66 in the pre-market trading. The healthcare firm recently declared that it has filed a composition of matter patent application directed to a new solid dosage formulation, including its method of use, with the UK Patent Office.
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    Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (PSTI) lost over -5.57% at $6.61 in pre-market trading Thursday December 10, 2020 after declaring DMC recommendation following interim analysis of its phase III CLI study.
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    Uranium Energy Corp. (AMEX: UEC) shares are trading down -4.32% at $1.33 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.35 to $1.59. Analysts have a consensus price target of $1.50.
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    Before the trading started on December 10, 2020, Sea Limited (SE) is down -3.3% to reach $196.0 after reporting that it proposes to offer 11,000,000 American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share of the Company, in an underwritten public offering. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $35.61 to $207.51.
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    Qualigen Therapeutics Inc. (QLGN) stock moved up 13.85 percent to $4.44 in the pre-market trading. The company recently announced board member Amy Broidrick as EVP, Chief Strategy Officer and named Sidney Emery, Jr. to its board.

  • Rising U.S.-China Trade Tensions – How Alibaba, Baidu, JD.com Will Survive

    Rising U.S.-China Trade Tensions – How Alibaba, Baidu, JD.com Will Survive

    The trade dispute between the US and China may have an indirect and direct effect on the largest Chinese e-Commerce firms, Alibaba, Baidu, JD.com.

    The trade restrictions set by the U.S. for the world’s largest economy may have a significant effect on the production costs of American goods and components in that country, which are advertised by these online trading platforms. Technological collaboration may also be limited by sanctions.

    Foxconn is the largest assembly site for Apple products, but the company has decided to move the production of MacBook laptops and iPad tablets from China to Vietnam. The increase in import duties due to the Beijing-Washington dispute economically justifies the removal of much of the assembly’s potential outside China.

    Mostlt the Chinese vendors sell goods on Alibaba, Baidu, JD.com. The relocation of these and other manufacturing sites will not lead to a decrease in turnover, but will restrict growth.

    Large businesses are interested in the low labor costs in other Southeast Asian countries in addition to the need to diversify risks. In China, the overall average salary was over $500, and in cities it was over $1000. The trend in wage increases and other optimistic labor market developments is increasing the price of costs and other costs.

    A prohibition on doing business in the United States is the biggest challenge for Alibaba. Maintaining and improving revenue in the western markets is an important challenge for Alibaba and Baidu. In the home market, growth continues, but is very constrained. Alibaba’s revenue increased 30.3 percent year-on-year in the third quarter to 155 billion yuan, driven largely by expansion abroad.

    For those American businesses that refuse to remove production from abroad, Donald Trump has threatened tariffs. There are no plans for Joe Biden to moderate his rhetoric on China yet. Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on U.S. companies to sever relations with Chinese partners, including Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu cloud computing providers under the Clean Network Initiative.

    Amazon is competing with Alibaba, but the two online shopping firms very effectively share the global market. In the online shopping market, JD.com and Baidu remain more local players. Competitors for Alibaba include ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, which launched its e-commerce business in June. JD.com, on the B2C model, one of the biggest retailers in the Chinese online market, extends the range and organizes a distribution service. During a large-scale sale, the business managed to collect record revenues.

    A possible danger is also the Chinese corporate sector’s heavy debt load. In November, several large companies, including e-commerce suppliers, especially Tsinghua Unigroup, announced technical defaults. The country’s authorities did not provide timely assistance to companies with state involvement, which caused a significant blow to the Chinese debt sector.

    A wide range of Chinese bonds experienced pressure from sellers after the mentioned wave of technical defaults. The businesses we are considering, however, do not have credit risks today. The debt/equity ratio of Alibaba is 14.78 percent, and Baidu is 42.15 percent. But it could be hard for many of the sellers to pay the debt.

    The yuan could be improved by reducing the export capacity and revenues of Alibaba, Baidu and JD.com. It reached the highest level since June 2018 at the beginning of December, after which it stopped strengthening, but traders expected growth driven by the Chinese economy’s recovery, to continue. To date, Beijing has not taken aggressive steps to curb the national currency, which, from the current 6.53, is able to strengthen against the dollar to 6.68-6.7.

    Pre-election political intrigues involving big companies are more relevant than the economic concerns of importers, with good reporting by Alibaba, Baidu and JD.com for investors. Due to China’s optimistic exit from the crisis triggered by the pandemic, we foresee a two-fold rise in revenues of all three companies over the next year.