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

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

    On March 5, the American stock exchanges closed in the green zone. The S&P 500 rose 1.95% to 3842 points, the Dow Jones added 1.85%, the NASDAQ rose 1.55%. All sectors, led by the energy sector, showed a confident growth, which continues to rally supported by oil prices. After the OPEC + decision to leave the production level unchanged, the energy quotes are moving up. Treasury yields were held near weekly highs. The Fed has confirmed its long-term plans to maintain the current parameters of monetary policy.

    Company News

    Online real estate marketplace CoStar Group (CSGP: + 5.3%) abandoned the acquisition of CoreLogic (CLGX) due to the impact of rising rates on the prospects for the mortgage refinancing market.

    Apparel retailer Gap (GPS: + 7.6%) posted a decline in revenue, but EPS was above forecast. The prospects for the development of the Old Navy and Athleta brands are noted.

    Insurance company Guidewire Software (GWRE: -4.8%) did better than expected, but margins are worrisome.

    Today, global stock markets are showing mixed dynamics. On Saturday, the Senate passed a $ 1.9 trillion stimulus package. It includes a reduction in weekly unemployment benefits from $ 400 to $ 300, direct payments of $ 1,400 for about 85% of American families, $ 350 billion in state and local government assistance, as well as funding a vaccination campaign and expanding tax credits for children. On March 9, a vote on the package will be held in the House of Representatives, after which the law will be submitted to the President for signature. Market participants are confident that the law will be adopted in the first half of March.

    The labor market statistics released on Friday pleasantly surprised investors. The unemployment rate fell to 6.2%, and the leisure and hospitality industry became a driver of new job growth. Against the background of a decrease in the incidence of COVID-19 and active vaccination, some states have eased quarantine restrictions: the mandatory wearing of masks and the observance of social distance in public places have been canceled. This revitalized tourism and recreation, but heightened the risk of the spread of the coronavirus. To date, about 17% of the US population has received the vaccine, and this is not enough to stop the epidemic.

    Uncertain appetite for risk. The 10-year Treasury rate hovers around the 1.55% mark. Brent oil futures rise to $ 70. Gold dropped to $ 1698.

    Technically, the S&P 500 marked a short-term downtrend, maintaining medium-term positive momentum. The broad market index found support near 3700, below the long-term uptrend. In the medium term, mixed dynamics is expected with the nearest support zone of 3640-3700 points.

    Today Top Movers


    Net Element Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) shares are trading up 22.27% at $10.87 at the time of writing. Mullen Technologies, Inc. which previously announced a definitive agreement to merge with Net Element in a stock-for-stock reverse merger in which Mullen’s stock holders will receive a majority of the outstanding stock in the post-merger company, revealed today a strategic partnership with NexTech Batteries Inc. as an EV battery supplier and key partner for battery development and technologies.

    Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd. (ANCN) stock soared 109.58% to $7.0 in the pre-market trading. 

    Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (ADPT), a Biotechnology company, rose about 11.3% at $47.0 in pre-market trading Monday. The company recently declared that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for T-Detect™ COVID to confirm recent or prior COVID-19 infection. 

    XpresSpa Group Inc. (XSPA) grew over 26.54% at $2.05 in pre-market trading today. On March 4, 2002, the XpresSpa Group,Inc. (Nasdaq: XSPA) announced it has signed a contract with the Port of Seattle for a COVID-19 popup testing facility at at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades


    KeyBanc turned bullish on The Trade Desk Inc. (TTD), upgrading the stock to “Overweight” and assigning an $851.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 30.09% from Friday’s close. 

    IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV) has won the favor of KeyBanc’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Sector Weight to Overweight and moved their price target to $218.0, suggesting a 15.61% additional upside for the stock. 

    The Coca-Cola Company (KO) received an upgrade from analysts at RBC Capital, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $60.0. They changed their rating on KO to Outperform from Sector Perform in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Monday KeyBanc reduced its rating on PRA Health Sciences Inc. (PRAH) stock to Sector Weight from Overweight. 

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

    Analysts at Goldman Sachs downgraded Viatris Inc. (VTRS)’s stock to Neutral from Buy Monday.

    Latest Insider Activity


    Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Director FORD GERALD J announced the sale of shares taking place on Mar 04 at $33.24 for some 300,000 shares. The total came to more than $9.97 million. 

    Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) Director DUGAN REGINA E sold on Mar 04 a total of 214,588 shares at $10.53 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $94244.0. 

    Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) EVP, Chief Financial Officer Koci Keith declared the purchase of shares taking place on Mar 05 at $13.45 for some 15,000 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.2 million. 

    Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD) Director WILLIAMS RANDA DUNCAN bought on Mar 04 a total of 4,915,183 shares at $22.90 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $6.96 million.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Waitr Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:WTRH). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $0.04 per share from revenues of $51.36M in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect ContextLogic Inc. (NASDAQ:WISH) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$3.03 per share, when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $736.11M. 

    CarParts.com Inc. (PRTS), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of -$0.1 per share from revenues of $91.97M recently concluded three-month period.

  • Top 15 Trending Stocks In Utilities Industry

    Top 15 Trending Stocks In Utilities Industry

    The utility sector consists of those companies that provide natural gas, electricity, water, and other services to businesses and homes. Some companies are involved in the production of natural gas and electricity to commercial residential and industrial customers. Few companies which come under this industry are working in Gas utilities, power generation, electric utilities, and Mining segments. These companies are embracing the new trends that position them in the new era of growth.

    This year is expected to bring new opportunities and challenges for many businesses. Market opportunities are opening for the new emerging businesses. The utility diversified industry continues to transform. Now the businesses are well into a period of change driven by technological and competitive forces, as well as changing customer expectations.

    Here are the few companies in the utility diversified industry sector. Let’s take a quick look how they are following new trends:

    The AES Corporation (AES)

    The AES Corporation (AES) last closed at $17.96, in a 52-week range of $8.11 to $21.23. Analysts have a consensus price target of $19.44. The AES Corporation today revealed the opening of the Smart Operations Center in Ohio, the first of its kind in the United States. It has opened a new era of innovative energy solutions. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $11.72 billion at the time of writing.

    FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE)

    FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) stock soar by 2.10% to $28.16. The most recent rating by RBC Capital Mkts, on September 03, 2020, is at an Outperform. FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) has received recognition from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for excellence in providing superior service to multisite National Account customers, such as big-box retailers and major restaurant chains. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $15.71 at the time of writing.

    Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC)

    Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC) shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.96%. The most recent rating by BofA Securities, on August 17, 2020, is at an Underperform. Exelon Corporation (EXC) has also chosen 30 companies to its 2020 D&I Honor Roll, which includes partners in banking, insurance, IT, legal, professional services, and investments for their work to include women and people of color in key roles on Exelon’s account teams, as well as additional efforts that recognize the value of D&I. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $34.75 billion at the time of writing.

    Dominion Energy Inc. (D)

    Dominion Energy Inc. (D) last closed at $76.31, in a 52-week range of $57.79 to $90.89. Analysts have a consensus price target of $81.85. The Dominion Energy Christmas Parade has officially revealed its decision to host a televised-only event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Viewers can be able to tune in to watch the 37th annual Christmas Parade exclusively on WTVR CBS6 on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon or watch the rebroadcast on Christmas Day. It has a total market capitalization of $65.66 billion at the time of writing.

    Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE: PEG)

    Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (NYSE: PEG) rose 2.99% after gaining more than $1.55 on Thursday. The centerpiece of Public Service Electric and Gas Co.’s (PSE&G) landmark Clean Energy Future proposal has received approval earlier by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU). This company has a market capitalization of $27.52 billion at the time of writing.

    South Jersey Industries Inc. (NYSE: SJI)

    South Jersey Industries Inc. (NYSE: SJI) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 1.24%. The most recent rating by Mizuho, on July 24, 2020, is at a Neutral. South Jersey Industries Inc. (SJI) revealed that the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) approved changes to its base rates, as well as other rates including those related to the Company’s accelerated infrastructure programs. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $1.98 billion at the time of writing.

    Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR)

    Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) rose 0.64% after gaining more than $0.61 on Thursday. Entergy Corporation (ETR) revealed earlier it is accelerating its climate action goals with a commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company also confirmed its continued commitments to grid reliability and affordability for customers.

    Avista Corporation (NYSE: AVA)

    Avista Corporation (NYSE: AVA) stock soar by 0.15% to $33.41. The most recent rating by BofA Securities, on September 22, 2020, is at a Neutral. Avista Corporation (AVA) has revealed the initial findings from its investigations. Avista’s investigation has revealed that the primary cause of the fires in its region was extremely high winds, a weather event that triggered wildfires and affected electric utilities throughout the Pacific Northwest.

    Black Hills Corporation (NYSE: BKH)

    Black Hills Corporation (NYSE: BKH) shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.76%. The most recent rating by Sidoti, on May 21, 2020, is at a Buy. BKH revealed the appointment of Barry M. Granger and Scott M. Prochazka to its board of directors, effective Oct. 1, 2020. In anticipation of future retirements, the board also temporarily increased the size of the board from 10 to 12 directors.

    NorthWestern Corporation (NYSE: NWE)

    NorthWestern Corporation (NYSE: NWE) rose 0.77% after gaining more than $0.37 on Thursday. NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) revealed that it is transferring its stock exchange listing from The New York Stock Exchange after the end of trading on September 30, 2020, to The Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq).

    Orbital Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: OEG)

    Orbital Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: OEG) shares were trading up 31.59% at $0.68 at the time of writing on Thursday. Orbital Energy Group Inc. (OEG) share price went from a low point around $0.45 to briefly over $1.32 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $0.68. OEG market cap has remained high, hitting $21.33M at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 0.

    Sempra Energy (SRE)

    Sempra Energy (SRE) stock soar by 1.08% to $115.74. The most recent rating by Wells Fargo, on August 17, 2020, is at an Equal-weight. Sempra Energy (SRE) share price went from a low point around $ 88.00 to briefly over $161.87 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $115.74. SRE market cap has remained high, hitting $33.77 billion at the time of writing.

    ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE)

    ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE) last closed at $50.94, in a 52-week range of $48.22 to $88.60. Analysts have a consensus price target of $64.50. It has moved up 5.64% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -42.51% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 0.30. This company market cap has remained high, hitting $2.63 billion at the time of writing.

    MGE Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: MGEE)

    MGE Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: MGEE) last closed at $61.90, in a 52-week range of $47.19 to $83.26. Analysts have a consensus price target of $63.50.  MGE Energy Inc. share price went from a low point around $47.19 to briefly over $83.26 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $61.90. MGEE market cap has remained high, hitting $2.29 billion at the time of writing.

    Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR)

    Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) stock soar by 0.81% to $36.09. The most recent rating by Sidoti, on August 05, 2020, is at a Buy. Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR) share price went from a low point around $30.95 to briefly over $57.74 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $36.09. OTTR market cap has remained high, hitting $1.50 billion at the time of writing.