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  • Bridgeline (BLIN) Stock Fell In Extended Trading Because Of What?

    In after-hours trading on Tuesday, shares of the provider of cloud-based marketing technology software, Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN) were down -5.92% at $6.83. At the end of the last trading session, Bridgeline stock traded for $7.26, up 20.80%. During the regular trading, BLIN stock traded between $6.6359 and $9.99.

    BLIN stock traded 52.46 million shares, higher than its daily average of 5.75 million shares over 100 days. In the past five days, BLIN shares have declined by -40.64%, while in the past month, they have gained by 167.90%.  Following a significant contract win in Singapore, the BLIN stock price took a dip in after-hours trading after adding to its value in regular session.

    The contract was for what?

    The Unbound cloud-based marketing platform and an array of apps from Bridgeline help companies increase sales by increasing traffic, conversions, and order values. As part of its portfolio of digital products, BLIN offers OrchestraCMS by Bridgeline and Celebros Search by Bridgeline. In addition to serving vertical markets with direct sales, BLIN has direct sales efforts in areas of financial services, retail brand names, health services, life sciences, technology, credit unions and regional banks, and associations and foundations.

    Further, BLIN provides services such as digital strategy, web development, usability engineering, information architecture, and search engine optimization; security monitoring, emergency response, version control, load balancing, managed firewalls, and virus protection; and shared, dedicated, and Software as a Service hosting.

    Bridgeline has announced a three-year contract with BLIN subsidiary Hawksearch to improve a government agency’s digital experience in Singapore.

    • Taxes collected by the agency are responsible for about 70% of operating revenue for the government as it is the main tax collector.
    • By achieving quality growth and inclusive society, Singapore achieves its economic and social goals.
    • Having just begun the construction of a new website, the agency decided it needed Hawksearch to provide relevant search results and personalized results to all visitors.
    • Hawksearch provides a broad suite of eCommerce apps, a powerful site search engine, and a comprehensive dashboard.
    • Hawksearch will now be able to work with global partners and government agencies thanks to this 3-year agreement.
    • Hawksearch has been given the opportunity to provide intelligent site search to a government agency.

     BLIN’s recent acquisition is paying off?

    Hawksearch is an intelligent product search and recommendation engine that Bridgeline (BLIN) acquired in May. The acquisition of Hawksearch resulted in BLIN adding the product to its Unbound range. Hawksearch serves not only as a critical component of BLIN’s full eCommerce360 strategy but also as a way to advance its artificial intelligence-driven technology in support of its overall product portfolio.

  • Why Bridgeline (BLIN) Stock Is Trading Higher In Premarket?

    As of the last check, Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN) gained 14.94% to $10.31 in premarket trades today. BLIN closed the regular trading session at $8.97, up 56.0%. The Bridgeline stock price ranged between $6.0105 and $8.97. BLIN stock traded 144.08 million shares, which was far higher than its daily average of 3.84 million shares over 100 days.  In the wake of receiving more than $2.5 million, BLIN stock is rising.

    What made BLIN receive the amount?

    Bridgeline’s marketing platform and apps help companies increase their online revenues by building traffic, conversion rates, and average order values. Bridging the gap between experience management and digital transformation, BLIN develops the award-winning Bridgeline Unbound (formerly iAPPS) platform. BLIN Product Suite helps marketing professionals deliver online experiences that attract, engage, nurture, and convert their customers across all digital channels using a cohesive, cloud-based solution powered by web content management, eCommerce, eMarketing, and web analytics.

    A recent CODiE Award winner and finalist for Best Content Management, Digital Marketing & Commerce Solution, BLIN offers cloud-based content management and digital marketing. BLIN offers end-to-end solutions for digital engagement, including web application design and development, as well as usability and digital strategy, leveraging a Microsoft Gold Certified application engineer team and partner network.

    As of Friday, Bridgeline had received over $2.5M cash from warrant exercises.

    • BLIN issued the warrants with a $4.00 strike price in 2019.
    • These funds bring BLIN’s total cash position to approximately $6 million.
    • Through this additional capital, BLIN will accelerate growth and execute its eCommerce 360 strategy for 2,500 customers.
    • BLIN will drive traffic, increase conversions, and increase average order value.
    • WooRank and HawkSearch were acquired by BLIN in 2021.
    • WooRank improves search engine optimization by driving traffic to websites.
    • By increasing conversions and optimizing visitors’ search experiences on eCommerce websites, HawkSearch increases revenue.

    Further from BLIN:

    In addition, last week Bridgeline announced that more than 20 site search licenses were acquired by its partner network for Celebros and HawkSearch, its most recent acquisition. The current partners of Bridgeline (BLIN) include Shopify, BigCommerce,

    Salesforce,Oro Commerce,  Magento, SAP,Optimizely, and AmericanEagle.com. BLIN’s capability to combine Celebros and HawkSearch makes it a leading player in the site search market. BLIN leverages technology such as personalization, recommendations, and machine learning algorithms that rely on user behavior to provide highly relevant and accurate results.

  • Top 20 Stocks In Software – Infrastucture Industry

    Top 20 Stocks In Software – Infrastucture Industry

    With the increase in the advancement in technologies, the software industry is starting booming. Increasing demands for advanced software are also expected to fuel the market. Software is everywhere and this industry is considered to be an important industry as it engaged in the development of new software that provides the best services to the clients.

    This industry is huge and there are various opportunities in this industry that can be explored to grow our business. New technological advancements, new products, and a competitive market stimulated the growth of any industry. We all are well aware that the software industry is also changing every year, every month, every week, and even every day to meet the needs of their customers.  There are various opportunities in this industry one can get to grow its business.

    Check out the top 20 leading companies in the software infrastructure industry:

    Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP)

    Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 1.44%. Taoping Inc. (TAOP) has disclosed its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2020. Revenue was $3.7 million for the first six months of 2020, a decrease of $3.4 million, compared to $7.1 million for the same period last year. It has a market capitalization of $20.78 million at the time of writing.

    Priority Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTH)

    Priority Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTH) fall -4.08% after losing more than -$0.13 on Monday. Priority Technology Holdings Inc. (PRTH) disclosed that it is scheduled to participate in a virtual event as part of Alliance Global Partners’ Tech Talk series. Tom Priore, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Priority, will take part in a fireside chat at 11:00 a.m. EDT on October 8, 2020.

    CYREN Ltd. (NASDAQ: CYRN)

    CYREN Ltd. (NASDAQ: CYRN) last closed at $1.01, in a 52-week range of $0.31 to $1.97. CYREN Ltd. (CYRN)  has earlier revealed that it has been included as a representative vendor in Gartner’s 2020 Market Guide for Email Security, which was published on September 8, 202. The company has a total market capitalization of $61.32 million at the time of writing. Looking at its profitability its has a return on assets of -25.00%, return on equity of -75.50%, and return on investment of -50.60%.

    Synacor Inc. (SYNC)

    Synacor Inc. (SYNC) last closed at $1.52, in a 52-week range of $0.79 to $1.85. Analysts have a consensus price target of $2.22. Synacor Inc. (SYNC) announced that premium television network EPIX, an MGM Company, has deployed Cloud ID, the consumer identity and access management platform trusted by leading entertainment brands, to better serve millions of subscribers that want to view content on a range of platforms.

    Bridgeline Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: BLIN)

    Bridgeline Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: BLIN) stock drop by -0.43% to $2.33. Bridgeline Digital Inc. (BLIN) disclosed today the release of Celebros Studio 9.0. The upgrade includes a newly designed Studio, redesigned with a new and improved look-and-feel and powerful new features that drive increased revenue for eCommerce websites.

    Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA)

    Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 2.05%. The most recent rating by Cowen, on May 21, 2020, is at an Outperform. Previously, Opera Limited (OPRA) has announced that it is planning to release a new version of its Android and desktop browsers today. The release is happening in parallel to celebrate the completely redesigned sync capabilities between the browsers. Opera for Android is reaching version 60 and Opera for desktop version 71.

    SecureWorks Corp. (NASDAQ: SCWX)

    SecureWorks Corp. (NASDAQ: SCWX) rose 1.61% after gaining more than $0.19 on Monday. SecureWorks Corp. (SCWX) has previously announced it has executed the acquisition of Delve. This company has traded up 126.28% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -34.34% from its 52-weeks high.

    Usio Inc. (NASDAQ: USIO)

    Usio Inc. (NASDAQ: USIO) last closed at $1.60, in a 52-week range of $0.75 to $3.72. Usio Inc. (USIO) earlier disclosed the closing of an underwritten public offering of common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $8 million, prior to deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by Usio.

    i3 Verticals Inc. (NASDAQ: IIIV)

    i3 Verticals Inc. (NASDAQ: IIIV) stock soar by 1.39% to $26.17. The most recent rating by Raymond James, on September 23, 2020, is at a Strong buy. i3 Verticals Inc. (IIIV) disclosed the acquisition of three companies that strengthen its vertical focus. The first acquisition is within the Company’s fast-growing Public Sector vertical. The second acquisition is within the Company’s Healthcare vertical and offers medical billing and other software. The final acquisition offers proprietary technology that will augment the Company’s existing platform across several verticals.

    CSG Systems International Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGS)

    CSG Systems International Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGS) shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.82%. The most recent rating by Sidoti, on March 10, 2020, is at a Buy. CSG Systems International Inc. (CSGS) disclosed today it has joined the Innovation Corridor, a global technology and innovation accelerator. CSG will work with Innovation Corridor partners including national labs, government, research universities, and entrepreneurs, to support the transformation of municipalities into “smart cities” using innovative technologies such as IoT, 5G, and artificial intelligence after this move.

    SPS Commerce Inc. (NASDAQ: SPSC)

    SPS Commerce Inc. (NASDAQ: SPSC) last closed at $87.79, in a 52-week range of $31.28 to $85.89. Analysts have a consensus price target of $81.71. SPS Commerce Inc. (SPSC) earlier launched the latest evolution of SPS Commerce Fulfillment for Intuit QuickBooks. The full-service EDI offering fully automates sales order fulfillment to support omnichannel retail businesses.

    Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSS)

    Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSS) shares were trading down -1.79% at $3.29 at the time of writing on Monday. Datasea Inc. (NASDAQ: DTSS) share price went from a low point around $0.82 to briefly over $7.39 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $3.29. DTSS market cap has remained high, hitting $65.80M at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 40.

    Talend S.A. (NASDAQ: TLND)

    Talend S.A. (NASDAQ: TLND) stock soar by 0.38% to $41.88. The most recent rating by Goldman, on June 07, 2019, is at a Sell. Covanta has recently selected Talend S.A. (TLND), a leader in data integration and data integrity, to serve as the foundation for its Data Hub, which will be accessed across the organization to improve operational efficiencies and ensure workplace safety.

    NetScout Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: NTCT)

    NetScout Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: NTCT) last closed at $23.87, in a 52-week range of $19.11 to $29.62. Analysts have a consensus price target of $27.30. NetScout Systems Inc. (NTCT) announced earlier the findings of its 1H 2020 Threat Intelligence Report, which reinforces the dramatic impact cybercriminals have had during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Varonis Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNS)

    Varonis Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNS) stock soar by 1.05% to $126.47. The most recent rating by JMP Securities, on August 04, 2020, is at an Mkt outperform. Varonis Systems Inc. (VRNS) disclosed that it will report its third-quarter 2020 financial results following the close of the U.S. financial markets on Monday, October 26, 2020.

    Bottomline Technologies (de) Inc. (NASDAQ: EPAY)

    Bottomline Technologies (de) Inc. (NASDAQ: EPAY) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.71%. The most recent rating by DA Davidson, on May 04, 2020, is at a Neutral. EPAY announced a partnership with Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, which adds key data to Bottomline’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing monitoring and screening capabilities, used to identify and thwart illicit transactions.

    Tucows Inc. (NASDAQ: TCX)

    Tucows Inc. (NASDAQ: TCX) stock soar by 0.32% to $74.09. The most recent rating by Cantor Fitzgerald, on August 25, 2015, is at a Buy. Tucows Inc. (TCX) has a 52-weeks low range of $42.50 and a 52-weeks high range of $75.00. This company has traded up 74.33% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -1.21% from its 52-weeks high. This company has a total market capitalization of $784.61 million at the time of writing.

    Endava plc (NYSE: DAVA)

    Endava plc (NYSE: DAVA) rose 2.02% after gaining more than $1.32 on Monday. Looking at its profitability its has a return on assets of 6.60%, return on equity of 10.50%, and return on investment of 7.00%. This company has a total market capitalization of $3.63 billion at the time of writing.

    Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: UEPS)

    Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: UEPS) shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.76%. The most recent rating by B. Riley FBR, on September 08, 2020, is at a Buy. Net 1 UEPS Technologies Inc. (UEPS) share price went from a low point around $2.70 to briefly over $4.45 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $3.34 on Tuesday. UEPS market cap has remained high, hitting $191.85 M at the time of writing

    EVO Payments Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOP)

    EVO Payments Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOP) fall -0.43% after losing more than -$0.11 on Monday. EVO Payments Inc. (EVOP) has a 52-weeks low range of $10.12 and a 52-weeks high range of $30.00. This company has traded up 151.19% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -15.27% from its 52-weeks high.

     

  • Stocks to Watch as Market Sentiment Turns Positive

    The markets are up this morning driven by positive news on the economy and a possible COVID-19 vaccine. Over the weekend, president Trump announced that he had signed an executive order to help save the economy.

    This follows an impasse between democrats and republicans on the same. With the clarity this offers and the safeguards it creates in the economy, positive sentiment could rise in the market in the near-term. Market sentiment is also driven by the growing expectation of a COVID-19 vaccine within the year, or in early 2021. According to Goldman Sachs analysts, there could be one vaccine in distribution by end of Q1 of 2021. In this environment of increased optimism, a number of stocks look poised for a good start to the day. Some of the stocks that are highly bullish ahead of markets opening are as below:

    Trevena Inc [NASDAQ: TRVN]

    Trevena Inc is a top performer pre-market and is up over 50%. This follows the company’s announcement that it had got FDA approval for OLINVYK in the management of acute pain that is so severe that it needs intravenous opioids. The company added that the newly approved treatment will be available in the market in 3 months. Commenting on the approval, the CEO Carrie L. Bourdow has stated that OLINVYK’s approval was a huge step for Trevana in its goal of changing cutting-edge science into therapies that could help patients.  He added that they would be working fast in the goal of giving patients better treatment options.

    Majesco [NASDAQ: MJCO]

    This is another top performer this morning, and is up by 20%. This follows news that Thomas Bravo had raised its bid for the company to $729 million.  On Saturday, Thomas Bravo, a private equity firm stated that it had amended its bid to $16 a share, up from its earlier bid of $13.10. The bid comes a few days after ICE agreed on a deal to buy Thomas Bravo’s Ellie Mae. The improved deal could see the value of this stock rise in the day to reflect the improved deal.

    Bridgeline Digital Inc [NASDAQ: BLIIN]

    Bridgeline Digital is another top performer pre-market and is up by 10%. This follows the selection of its Celebros Search by a big lighting company for their site search solution. Commenting on the deal, CEO Ari Khan stated that Celebros search is a powerful tool that combines eCommerce tools to help drive sales online.  Khan added that the search makes use of machine learning to understand consumer needs and give accurate search suggestions. Give that the deal could improve the company’s bottom-line, it is likely to drive positive sentiment in the day.