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Early Morning Vibes: Top 4 Stocks To Buy Right Now

The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 stocks closed at record highs on Monday amid fluctuations in technology stocks, while investors awaited the release of multiple financial reports.

The Nasdaq rose 92.93 points, or 0.7%, to 13635.99 points at the end of the volatile session. The index jumped 1.4% early in the day, then dropped 1.3% and then recovered. At the same time, there were no clear catalysts for such dynamics of the index.

The S&P 500 added 13.89 points, or 0.4%, to 3855.36 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 36.98 points, or 0.1%, to 30960.00 points. Investors are worried about disruptions in the supply of Covid-19 vaccines. Pharmaceutical giant Merck has announced that it is ending work on a Covid-19 vaccine due to disappointing test results. Thus, a major participant dropped out of the race to create an effective vaccine. Meanwhile, its competitor, AstraZeneca, warned on Friday that shipments of its vaccine to the European Union would fall short of forecast.

Vaccination problems and the spread of new strains of coronavirus have contributed to the recent rally in technology stocks. Tech corporations should benefit from this situation, as companies and employees who have switched to telecommuting are increasingly using digital technology.

Corporate News

Tech stocks were volatile. Apple shares gained 2.8%. Shares of data scientist Palantir Technologies, which is due to present its software on Tuesday, jumped 11.0% after posting a 21.0% gain throughout the day.

Twitter and Etsy were down 0.5% and 2.2%, respectively, while rallying in early trading. Among the outsiders in the United States were also shares of financial and oil and gas companies. Chevron lost 0.9%, Goldman Sachs – 2.2%, which affected the DJIA.

Meanwhile, shares of Kimberly Clark, a maker of Kleenex wipes and Huggies diapers, rose 3.3% after it forecast net sales to rise in 2021. It also raised its quarterly dividend and announced a new $ 5 billion share buyback program. Shares of special-purpose M&A firm TS Innovation Acquisitions, part of the Tishman Speyer real estate group, jumped 44.0%.
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond fell from 1.090% on Friday to 1.038%.

Today Top Movers

Adamas Pharma (ADMS), a drug manufacturer company, soared about 15.35% ‎at $5.86 in pre-market ‎trading Tuesday. The FDA decision on the expanded use of Adamas Pharma’s lead drug GOCOVRI is expected on February 1, 2021.‎

‎Arcimoto Inc (FUV) share price jumped 2.29% to $21.85 during the early morning ‎trading session on ‎Tuesday after the company revealed that it has reached an agreement to acquire Tilting Motor Works.

‎US Well Services Inc (USWS) stock ascended 13.08% at $1.10 in the pre-market trading today after receiving notice from the Nasdaq stock market that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2).

‎Phunware Inc (PHUN) gained over 21.37% at $1.76 in pre-market ‎trading as Today Phunware COO Randall Crowder will be presenting at the Proactive Investors One2One Investor Forum about the company’s 2021 roadmap for the commercial launch of its blockchain-enabled customer data platform and mobile loyalty ecosystem.

Top Upgrades & Downgrades

Goldman Sachs turned bullish on DraftKings Inc. (DKNG), upgrading the stock to “Buy” and assigning a $65.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 26.73% from Monday’s close.

FVCBankcorp Inc. (FVCB) has won the favor of Piper Sandler’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Overweight and moved their price target to $19.0, suggesting 20.03% additional upside for the stock.

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) received an upgrade from analysts at Berenberg, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $76.0. They changed their rating on CL to Hold from Sell in a recently issued research note.

Earlier Tuesday BMO Capital reduced its rating on Sonoco Products Company (SON) stock to Market Perform from Outperform and assigned the price target to $65.

RBC Capital analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for BlackBerry Limited (BB) has been changed to Underperform from Sector Perform.

Analysts at Goldman Sachs downgraded Delek US Holdings Inc. (DK)’s stock to Sell from Neutral Tuesday.

Latest Insider Activity

Facebook Inc. (FB) COB and CEO Zuckerberg Mark announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 22 at $275.79 for some 55,869 shares. The total came to more than $15.41 million.

Twitter Inc. (TWTR) Engineering Lead Montano Michael sold on Jan 20 a total 664,770 shares at $46.23 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.1 million.

The Blackstone Group Inc. (BX) 10% Owner Blackstone BDC Holdings LLC declared the purchase of shares taking place on Jan 07 at $25.00 for some 997,940 shares. The transaction amount was around $24.95 million.

Arcadia Biosciences Inc. (RKDA) Chief Executive Officer Plavan Matthew T bought on Aug 03 a total of 14,285 shares at $3.16 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $1,849.

Important Earnings

Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $0.09 per share from revenues of $21.83B in the three-month period.

Analysts expect Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.47 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $3.02B.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $1.64 per share from revenues of $40.18B recently concluded three-month period.

January 26, 2021
‎26 stocks making the biggest moves premarket today

‎Mereo BioPharma Group plc (MREO) stock plunged -7.78% to $3.32 in the pre-‎market trading after declaring collaboration and license agreement with Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical ‎Inc. (RARE), for Setrusumab in Osteogenesis Imperfecta.‎

‎Naked Brand Group Limited (NASDAQ: NAKD) shares are trading up ‎‎11.45% ‎at ‎‎$0.2044 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.07 to $3.70.‎

‎Exela Technologies Inc. (XELA) is down more than -9.79% at $0.4128 in pre-market ‎hours Monday December 21, 2020 following the announcement from the firm that it has entered into ‎a 5-year, $145 million term loan facility with Angelo Gordon, a global alternative investment firm. The ‎stock had jumped over 26.10% to $0.46 in the last trading session.‎

‎Zomedica Corp. (ZOM) tumbled over -5.22% at $0.1959 in pre-market trading today.‎

Before the trading started on December 21, 2020, BlackBerry Limited (BB) is down -‎‎3.17% to reach $6.73 after releasing financial results for the three months ended November 30, 2020. It ‎has been trading in a 52-week range of $2.70 to $9.69.‎

‎General Electric Company (GE), a Specialty Industrial Machinery company, dropped ‎about -6.11% at $10.15 in pre-market trading Monday after announcing expiration and results of its ‎debt tender offers.‎

‎Phunware Inc. (PHUN) lost over -10.38% at $0.95 in pre-‎‎market ‎trading ‎Monday ‎December 21, 2020.‎

‎American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) lost over -7.03% at $15.35 in pre-market trading ‎Monday December 21, 2020.‎

Before the trading started on December 21, 2020, Carnival Corporation & Plc (CCL) is ‎down -9.79% to reach $19.36. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $7.80 to $51.94.‎

‎FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) stock moved down -4.3 percent to $8.9 in the pre-‎market trading after declaring that state regulators have improperly rescinded RFP awards for three ‎fuel cell projects previously selected in the Shared Clean Energy Facility program, putting its state high ‎tech manufacturing job growth at risk.‎

‎Exicure Inc. (XCUR) stock soared 7.04% to $2.13 in the pre-‎‎market ‎trading. ‎The ‎most ‎recent rating by BMO Capital Markets, on December 18, 2020, is ‎an ‎Outperform.‎

‎Genius Brands International Inc. (GNUS), a Entertainment company, rose about ‎‎3.18% at $1.62 in pre-market trading Monday. The firm recently revealed that it has licensed streaming ‎and select video-on-demand rights to the hit family series, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (20 x ‎‎22’), from The Jim Henson Company on Kartoon Channel!‎

‎SolarWinds Corporation (NYSE: SWI) shares are trading ‎up ‎‎6.7% ‎at ‎‎$15.13 ‎at ‎the ‎time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $11.50 ‎to ‎‎$24.34. ‎Analysts ‎have ‎a ‎consensus ‎price target of $26. ‎

‎Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) lost over -10.01% at $22.66 in pre-‎market trading Monday December 21, 2020 after reporting that it has closed its previously announced ‎private offering of $850 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% senior notes due 2026 (the ‎‎“Notes”).‎

Before the trading started on December 21, 2020, Nokia Corporation (NOK) is down ‎‎-5.25% to reach $3.79. The company recently declared that it has launched 5G services with Polkomtel, ‎operator of the Plus network, in the capital city of Warsaw as well as other major cities in the eastern ‎part of the country. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $2.34 to $5.14.‎

‎Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. (CRBP) is up more than 12.0% at $1.68 in pre-‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎market hours Monday December 21, 2020. The stock had jumped ‎over ‎‎11.11% ‎to ‎‎$1.50 ‎in ‎the ‎last ‎trading session.‎

‎Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB) shares are trading down -6.95% at $20.76 at the ‎time of writing. The firm will hold a conference call on January 22, 2021 to discuss the results for the ‎fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2020. Company’s 52-week ranged between $11.87 to ‎‎$41.14.‎

‎Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) shares are trading down -5.27% ‎at ‎‎$40.48 ‎at ‎the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $30.11 to $71.37. Analysts ‎have ‎a ‎consensus ‎price target of $52.‎

‎Transocean Ltd. (RIG) is down more than -14.92% at $2.11 in pre-market hours ‎Monday December 21, 2020 after announcing successful court ruling granting its motion for summary ‎judgment and holding internal reorganization did not violate indenture. The stock had dropped over -‎‎3.50% to $2.48 in the last trading session.‎

‎Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG) tumbled over -5.07% at $81.1 in pre-market ‎trading today. The firm recently declared a common stock dividend for the fourth quarter 2020.‎
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‎Energy Transfer LP (ET), a Oil & Gas Midstream company, dropped about -‎‎‎‎5.9% ‎at ‎‎$6.38 in pre-market trading Monday.‎

‎Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) stock moved up 4.11 percent to $0.798 in the pre-market ‎trading after revealing the launch of The Bob Ross Channel on the Roku platform.‎

Before the trading started on December 21, 2020, Coty Inc. (COTY) is down -6.15% ‎to reach $6.56. The company lately reported two additions to its Board of Directors with the ‎appointments of Anna Adeola Makanju and Mariasun Aramburuzabala Larregui. It has been trading in ‎a 52-week range of $2.65 to $13.01.‎

‎JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) gained over 2.24% at $121.75 in pre-‎‎‎‎market ‎trading ‎Monday December 21, 2020. ‎

‎Apache Corporation (NASDAQ: APA) shares are trading down -11.29% at $13.6 at ‎the time of writing after announcing the donation of more than 64,000 trees to 56 nonprofit partner ‎organizations through the annual Apache Tree Grant Program. Company’s 52-week ranged between ‎‎$3.80 to $33.77. Analysts have a consensus price target of $16.‎

December 21, 2020
7 Trending Stocks In Specialty Industrial Machinery Industry

The demand for industrial Machinery and Equipment is expected to soar as economic growth creates various industrial activities. In today’s age, the single machines were replaced with all in one equipment that helps in the entire production process rather than one. These types of equipment are also helpful in reducing the cost of the overall production process.

Companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery Industry are the core of industrial machinery supplies of the country. Some companies in this industry are providing compression equipment, and related aftermarket parts, consumables, and services. Others are offering electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar power solutions, modular substation packages, distribution automation products, etc.

Let take a look at 7 leading companies in Specialty Industrial Machinery Industry:

Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS)

Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) shares were trading up 0.33% at $63.45 at the time of writing on Friday. Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) share price went from a low point around $38.00 to briefly over $66.00 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $63.45. OTIS market cap has remained high, hitting $27.39B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 2.

Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS) has announced that it will discuss its earning results in its 2020 Third Quarter Earnings call on October 26, 2020. If we look at the recent analyst rating OTIS, Wolfe Research upgraded coverage on OTIS shares with an Outperform rating and a $66.88 price target, which implies room for 3.43% upside momentum this year.

3M Company (NYSE: MMM)

3M Company (NYSE: MMM) last closed at $169.80, in a 52-week range of $114.04 to $182.54. Analysts have a consensus price target of $170.19. 3M Company (MMM) has previously introduced a new plugin for Adobe Photoshop. 3M Visual Attention Software builds upon decades of research to make use of powerful AI for creatives.

Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR)

Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) stock soar by 0.37% to $70.02. The most recent rating by Stephens, on October 16, 2020, is at an Overweight. Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) has been announced earlier that it has received a $14 million contract to provide automation technologies for the new Azeri Central East offshore platform in the Caspian Sea.

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON)

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) shares headed falling, lower as much as -0.74%. The most recent rating by RBC Capital Mkts, on August 11, 2020, is at a Sector perform. Honeywell International Inc. (HON) has revealed earlier that its Compact Fly-By-Wire system has been chosen for the Nuuva V300 cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Fly-by-wire computers act as the brains of an aircraft’s flight controls by operating them electronically.

ABB Ltd (NYSE: ABB)

ABB Ltd (NYSE: ABB) fall -2.32% after losing more than -$0.62 on Friday. ABB Ltd (ABB) has disclosed today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ABB Finance Inc., has started a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 3.800% Notes due 2028 and 4.375% Notes due 2042.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR)

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) last closed at $38.27, in a 52-week range of $17.01 to $38.96. Analysts have a consensus price target of $37.64. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (IR) has announced that it is scheduled to share its third-quarter 2020 earnings release on November 2, 2020.

General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)

General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) stock drop by -1.17% to $7.63. The most recent rating by Goldman, on October 09, 2020, is at a Buy. General Electric Company (GE) has disclosed previously that it has been selected by St. Luke’s University Health Network to install GE Healthcare ultrasound technology and IT workflow solutions system-wide.

October 26, 2020
Top 10 Machinery Manufacture Stocks to Watch

Industrial machines played a very important role in reducing the efforts of humans and also increases the efficiency and speed of work. The machinery industry is closely related to economic conditions. Industrial machinery manufacturers are engaged in the usage of the Industrial Internet of things for faster production and delivery of industrial machinery to customers. Using technology in the industrial machinery sector enhanced production efficiency & lower manufacturing costs.

2020 is the year of challenges and opportunities for the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It is anticipated that the increasing population and high disposable income among middle-class people will increase the growth of the industrial machinery market. Rapid technological changes and industrialization has played a very important role in the growth of industrial market size.

Here are some leading companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery Industry that are changing with evolving technologies:

General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)

General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) shares were trading up 3.36% at $6.15 at the time of writing on Monday. General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) share price went from a low point around $5.48 to briefly over $13.26 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $6.15. GE market cap has remained high, hitting $54.29B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 0.

General Electric Company has recently secured an Onshore wind turbine deal in Austria. As per the deal, the General Electic company will deliver 30 of its advanced Cypress turbines which are capable of operating at 5.5 MW. Both companies will work on installing the turbines at PÜSPÖK Group’s two wind farm facilities based in the Burgenland region. The installation of the turbines is anticipated to start in the first quarter of 2021. If we look at the recent analyst rating GE, Argus reiterated coverage on GE shares with a Buy rating and a $7.75 price target, which implies room for 1.6% upside momentum this year.

Welbilt Inc. (NYSE: WBT)

Welbilt Inc. (NYSE: WBT) last closed at $7.24, in a 52-week range of $3.17 to $19.81. Analysts have a consensus price target of $8.88. Welbilt Inc. (WBT) is scheduled to participate in the upcoming two conferences including Morgan Stanley’s Virtual 8th Annual Laguna Conference on September 15th and C.L. King’s 2020 Virtual Best Ideas Conference on September 16th. Welbilt Inc.’s market capitalization has remained high, hitting $1.03 billion at the time of writing.

Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS)

Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) fall -0.25% after losing more than -$0.15 on Monday. Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) has previously revealed that it has commissioned a study into elevator airflow, how it affects the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus among passengers, and how to mitigate those risks through science-based safety protocols. Otis Worldwide Corporation moved up 57.87% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -9.04% from its 52-weeks high.

3M Company (MMM)

3M Company (MMM) last closed at $168.46, in a 52-week range of $114.04 to $182.54. Analysts have a consensus price target of $163.00. 3M Company (MMM) is scheduled to participate in the upcoming Morgan Stanley Virtual 8^th Annual Laguna Conference which is scheduled to take place on September 17, 2020. 3M Company has a total market capitalization of $95.27 billion at the time of writing.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR)

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.94%. The most recent rating by Goldman, on June 15, 2020, is at a Neutral. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) is scheduled to participate in the 2020 Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference on Tuesday, September 15. Previously, it has disclosed that it has acquired Montelimar, France-based Albin Pump SAS. The transaction value wasn’t disclosed yet and was financed with available cash.

Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL)

Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL) fall -0.40% after losing more than -$0.34 on Monday. Previously, Xylem Inc. (XYL) disclosed that its President and CEO, Patrick Decker, and Vice President of Investor Relations, Matt Latino, will participate in a virtual fireside chat hosted by RBC analyst Deane Dray on Tuesday, September 15, 2020,

Mueller Water Products Inc. (NYSE: MWA)

Mueller Water Products Inc. (NYSE: MWA) last closed at $10.86, in a 52-week range of $6.64 to $12.71. Mueller Water Products to Participate in the 2020 RBC Capital Markets Global Industrials Virtual Conference. Analysts have a consensus price target of $11.70.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM)

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) stock soar by 3.31% to $18.39. The most recent rating by Barclays, on September 10, 2020, is at an Overweight. Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) share price went from a low point around $8.72 to briefly over $26.27 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $18.39. Howmet Aerospace Inc. market cap has remained high, hitting $7.65 billion at the time of writing.

Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR)

Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.40%. The most recent rating by Berenberg, on August 20, 2020, is at a Buy. In the 52-weeks of trading, Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) stock fluctuated between the low range of $37.75 and a high range of $78.38. It has moved up 80.64% from its 52-weeks low and moved down 13.00% from its 52-weeks high. Emerson Electric Co.’s market capitalization has remained high, hitting $40.50 billion at the time of writing.

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON)

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) stock soar by 1.21% to $168.47. The most recent rating by RBC Capital Mkts, on August 11, 2020, is at a Sector perform. Honeywell International Inc. (HON) share price went from a low point of around $101.08 to briefly over $184.06 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $168.47. Honeywell International Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $116.68 billion at the time of writing.

September 15, 2020
Watch these Stocks Today: US Futures Pointing A Slightly higher Open

Stocks posted losses yesterday after several prominent companies reported slower-than-expected earnings figures. The NASDAQ was the biggest loser with 1.2% declines, while the DJIA and S&P 500 suffered only fractional losses.

This morning, US futures are pointing to a slightly higher open, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is set to speak today, and his comments could have a major impact on today’s trading action.

Today’s featured earnings docket includes pre-bell reports from Shopify (SHOP), Boeing (BA), General Electric (GE), and General Motors (GM). After the close, we have Paypal (PYPL), Facebook (FB), and Qualcomm (QCOM).

These stocks are making big moves this morning in pre market.

Socket Mobile Inc. (SCKT)

Socket Mobile announced the launch of a new product this morning, the DuraScan D755 medical-grade universal scanner. The product is specially built to stand up to the challenges of a healthcare environment, and Socket says it’s the perfect option for busy hospitals.

SCKT is rallying on news of the product launch. It’s currently up 31.6%.

On Deck Capital (ONDK)

Late yesterday, On Deck announced that it had entered into a deal to be acquired by Enova to create a “leading fintech serving consumers and small businesses.” The cash and stock deal is valued at approximately $90 million or $1.38 per share.

On Deck rallied sharply once the merger news hit the wires. It’s currently up 48.2%.

General Electric (GE)

GE is trading actively in the pre-market thanks to an upbeat Q2 earnings report. The firm reported a wider than expected loss for the quarter, but revenues came in ahead of consensus estimates. Investors seem to be most excited about the company’s claim that it expects to be cash flow positive by next year.

GE is one of the most active S&P 500 stocks this morning and it’s currently up 2.0%.

Advanced Micro (AMD)

AMD reported it’s Q2 earnings today and the results came in well ahead of expectations. The company outpaced expectations for both earnings and revenue growth, and it also reported record sales of notebooks and server processors. AMD also raised its full-year outlook for the year, citing continued strength in the PC and data center markets.

AMD is taking off in the pre-market after releasing that home run earnings report. It’s currently of the morning’s most active stocks and it’s up 10.75%.

July 29, 2020