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  • Early Morning Vibes: 4 Stocks You Should Watch Immediately

    Early Morning Vibes: 4 Stocks You Should Watch Immediately

    The S&P 500 rose 1.14% to 3,925 points yesterday while the Nasdaq 100 was up only 0.81%. Over the years, the Nasdaq 100 has actually become more volatile than the S&P 500. This higher beta now appears to have temporarily disappeared. In the article about sector rotation , you can read how you can apply the sector rotation to your portfolio yourself. The Dow Jones also rose noticeably more than the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 yesterday. The Dow closed at a new all-time high of 31,961 points, which was a daily result of plus 1.35%. The strong rise of heavyweights Boeing and Chevron was the basis here.

    In short, some of the money that is used to help people and companies in difficulty ends up on the stock exchange. Higher liquidity usually means higher stock market prices. Central bank policies have an inflationary effect on stocks and other assets such as real estate. The survey also shows that investors are extremely positive about the stock market. At the same time, we hear Charlie Munger, the strong man next to Warren Buffett, warn of a new bubble. This brings us straight to GameStop. The share of the American computer game retailer exploded again yesterday. 

    The roll-out of the vaccination program appears to be gaining momentum. An interesting study has taken place in Israel on the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Of course we already know the results of the clinical studies, but it is always a question of how well the vaccines hold up in real situations. The Israeli study followed 1.2 million people of which nearly 600,000 received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. 

    Two shots were administered. The scientists were surprised that the symptomatic effectiveness was 94%. Hospitalization fell by 87%.Moreover, a quarter of the people who were followed were over 60 years old. Experts expect that with such results, we can achieve global immunity when 60 to 70% of the population is vaccinated. Pfizer stock did not respond to the news.

    Today Top Movers

    Cross Country Healthcare Inc. (NASDAQ: CCRN) shares are trading up 27.04% at $12.78 at the time of writing after releasing fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results. 

    Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) stock soared 11.72% to $1.62 in the pre-market trading. SNDL and Indiva Limited announce the closing of the previously announced $22,000,000 strategic investment (the “Investment”) into Indiva by Sundial. 

    AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) grew over 17.49% at $10.68 in pre-market trading today as the social media hype was created recently to influence investors sentiment. 

    GameStop Corp. (GME), a Specialty Retail company, rose about 57.56% at $144.5 in pre-market trading Thursday as on social media, a hype has been playing key role to affect investors with the intent of swaying their decision.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    UBS turned bullish on AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), upgrading the stock to “Buy”. 

    Sunrun Inc. (RUN) has won the favor of Credit Suisse’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Outperform and moved their price target to $79.0, suggesting 26.28% additional upside for the stock. 

    Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA) received an upgrade from analysts at Jefferies. They changed their rating on BBVA to Buy from Hold in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Thursday Credit Suisse reduced its rating on Lennox International Inc. (LII) stock to Underperform from Neutral and assigned the price target to $285. 

    Morgan Stanley analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for NeoGenomics Inc. (NEO) has been changed to Equal Weight from Overweight and the new price target is set at $14. 

    Analysts at BMO Capital downgraded Chuy’s Holdings Inc. (CHUY)’s stock to Market Perform from Outperform Thursday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Hess Corporation (HES) Chief Executive Officer HESS JOHN B announced the sale of shares taking place on Feb 23 at $66.73 for some 200,000 shares. The total came to more than $13.35 million. 

    Fortive Corporation (FTV) SVP – Human Resources Walker Stacey A. sold on Feb 23 a total 24,259 shares at $67.23 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.12 million. 

    Chevron Corporation (CVX) Director HEWSON MARILLYN A declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 18 at $95.21 for some 3,200 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.3 million. 

    AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (AIM) CEO & President EQUELS THOMAS K. bought on Feb 24 a total 209,630 shares at $2.26 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $25,000.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.35 per share from revenues of $279.41M in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$0.1 per share, when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $87.32M. 

    Southwestern Energy Company (SWN), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.14 per share from revenues of $701.09M recently concluded three-month period.

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

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

    On February 16, American stock exchanges finished trading in different directions. The S&P 500 index dropped by a symbolic 0.06%, to 3933 points, the NASDAQ lost 0.34%, and the Dow Jones added 0.20%. The news background remained calm, investors were waiting for President Biden’s speech on fiscal stimulus. The finance sector continued to rally and gained 1.77% on the back of higher Treasury yields. The energy sector rose 2.26% on the back of rising oil prices.

    Company news

    BorgWarner (BWA: + 4.3%) acquires 59% of German company Akasol to expand its vehicle electrification capabilities.

    Palantir Technologies (PLTR: -12.8%) unexpectedly posted negative EPS, although revenue exceeded consensus expectations.

    Chemicals manufacturer Ecolab (ECL: -4.1%) was below forecast. Management noted the negative effect of the COVID-19 factor.

    Today, global stock markets are showing mixed dynamics. Joe Biden made a speech on the fiscal stimulus package in Wisconsin the day before. The US President expressed his hope for a return to normal life by next Christmas and noted that by the end of July, the vaccines produced will be enough to vaccinate all Americans. The speech of the head of state did not contain new information on incentives, but he stressed the need to adopt a large anti-crisis program.

    Weather disasters in the form of extremely low temperatures, strong winds and snowfalls that have covered the southern and central states negatively affect production processes. For example, many automakers were forced to suspend the work of assembly lines. Such natural phenomena are of a short-term nature; therefore, they usually do not have a noticeable effect on the stock market. However, in the current environment, when the S&P 500 index is at a historic high, many positive factors have been taken into account in quotes, and a sharp rise in Treasury yields reduces the attractiveness of shares, any negative event can cause a desire to fix some positions. In this regard, a short-term correction looks more and more likely.

    The Freedom Finance Sentiment Index climbed to 78 out of 100. The index reflects market participants’ hope for a global economic recovery in 2021. Worries about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic are eased by the prospect of mass vaccinations.

    Technical picture

    Technically, the S&P 500 is still in an uptrend. Resistance near its upper boundary is still a significant obstacle. A breakthrough of resistance at 3950 points will mean an acceleration of the upward movement. On the eve of buyers tested this resistance, but could not overcome it. The RSI indicator is already close to the overbought level, so the upside potential in the short term is limited.

    Top Crypto Stocks‎

    Marathon Patent Group Inc (MARA) share price jumped 10.65% to $48.20 during early morning ‎trading session on ‎Wednesday.‎‎ The company is based in Nevada and is focused on Bitcoin mining.

    Airnet Technology Inc (ANTE) stock ascended 60% at $7.92 in the pre-‎market trading today.‎‎ ANTE announced giving Unistar Group Holdings Ltd a 19% stake in exchange for the delivery of 500 computer servers designed especially to mine cryptocurrencies.

    Riot Blockchain Inc (RIOT) gained over 15.29% at $68.60 in pre-market ‎trading on Wednesday.‎‎ Riot is based in Colorado and is primarily focused on Bitcoin mining.

    Sos Ltd (SOS) grew over 27.23% at $15.09 in pre-market trading ‎today.‎‎ SOS is an emerging blockchain-based and big data-driven marketing and solution provider. 

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    Goldman Sachs turned bullish on Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), upgrading the stock to “Buy” and assigning a $34.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 22.17% from Tuesday’s close. 

    Rexnord Corporation (RXN) 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 $60.0, suggesting 33.01% additional upside for the stock. 

    Regal Beloit Corporation (RBC) received an upgrade from analysts at KeyBanc, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $155.0. They changed their rating on RBC to Overweight from Sector Weight in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Wednesday JPMorgan reduced its rating on bluebird bio Inc. (BLUE) stock to Neutral from Overweight and assigned the price target to $39. 

    Morgan Stanley analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for Fortive Corporation (FTV) has been changed to Equal Weight from Overweight and the new price target is set at $75.

    Analysts at RBC Capital downgraded USA Compression Partners LP (USAC)’s stock to Sector Perform from Outperform Wednesday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Micron Technology Inc. (MU) SVP, General Counsel&Secretary Poppen Joel L announced the sale of shares taking place on Feb 11 at $85.80 for some 4,984 shares. The total came to more than $0.43 million. 

    Square Inc. (SQ) Chief Financial Officer Ahuja Amrita sold on Feb 11 a total of 147,310 shares at $264.55 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $3.72 million. 

    Coty Inc. (COTY) Director Singer Robert S declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 11 at $6.63 for some 75,000 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.5 million.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.15 per share from revenues of $55.76M in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ:IQ) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$0.38 per share, when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $1.16B. 

    Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of -$0.2 per share from revenues of $838.05M recently concluded three-month period.