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  • Gap, Inc. Surges in Afterhours Following Yet Another Strong Earnings

    Gap, Inc. Surges in Afterhours Following Yet Another Strong Earnings

    The Gap, Inc. (NYSE: GPS) experienced a significant surge in its stock price on Thursday. Initially, the stock climbed over 4% during the day, closing at $22.52. However, the most remarkable movement occurred in the afterhours session, where Gap’s stock soared by an impressive 24%, reaching $27.80. This surge was accompanied by a trading volume of nearly 21 million, highlighting the heightened investor interest.

    Impressive Earnings Drive Gap Stock Upward

    The primary catalyst for Gap’s afterhours rally was the company’s better-than-expected quarterly earnings report. For the three-month period ending May 4, Gap reported earnings per diluted share of 41 cents, significantly outperforming analysts’ estimates of 14 cents per share.

    Additionally, the company posted sales of $3.39 billion, a 3% increase from the previous year, surpassing expectations of $3.29 billion. This strong performance marks the continuation of a positive earnings trend that Gap has maintained for over a year.

    Strategic Vision and Future Outlook for Gap

    Richard Dickson’s leadership has been pivotal in GSP’s recent success. His turnaround plan focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and repositioning Gap’s brands. Following the robust quarterly results, Dickson expressed confidence in the company’s direction. “We’re feeling very confident about our quarter and it has given us the confidence to raise our guidance for full year 2024, both the outlook for revenue and operating margin,” Dickson stated in a CNBC interview.

    Looking ahead, GPS raised its full-year guidance, now anticipating slight net sales growth compared to its previous forecast of flat annual sales. The company also upgraded its full-year operating income outlook to mid-40% growth, a significant increase from its earlier projection of low-to-mid teens growth.

    Conclusion

    Gap’s impressive afterhours surge reflects investor optimism driven by strong earnings and a promising outlook.

    As the company continues its strategic transformation under CEO Richard Dickson, market participants are watching closely, especially with the stock nearing the $28.50 resistance level, last seen in March 2024. This earnings-driven momentum suggests a positive trajectory for Gap, making it a stock to watch in the retail sector.

  • Today’s Morning Alert: Top Movers, Analyst Ratings & Important Earnings

    Today’s Morning Alert: Top Movers, Analyst Ratings & Important Earnings

    On March 8, American stock exchanges finished trading mostly in the red zone. The S&P 500 index fell 0.54% to 3821 points, the Dow Jones added 0.97%, the NASDAQ lost 2.41%. The outsiders were the IT sector (-2.46%) and the communications sector (-1.47%). The “value” stocks continued to outperform the market: the finance, industrial, and raw materials sectors stood out. Treasury yield rises to 1.60%.

    Company News

    GameStop Corp. (GME: + 41.2%) announced the formation of a strategic commission as part of a business model change taking into account new technologies.

    McAfee (MCFE: + 12.7%) will sell corporate business to Symphony Technology Group to focus on consumer cybersecurity.

    Diversified corporation General Electric (GE: + 4.2%) announced that the company is close to a deal to sell a non-core aircraft leasing asset to the Irish group AerCap. The transaction value is more than $ 30 million. 

    Today, global stock markets are showing mixed dynamics. During this day, the focus of attention of investors will be directed to the vote of the House of Representatives on the stimulus package approved earlier by the Senate in the amount of $ 1.9 trillion. Markets are confident that the stimulus package will also be approved by the lower house of the US Congress. Earlier, President Joe Biden said that Americans will be able to receive payments under the program as early as this month.

    Despite the fact that Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and FOMC member Lael Brainard noted that further rate hikes could lead to a slowdown on the way to achieving the Fed’s goals, so far this risk remains moderate. Although the approval of the stimulus package has caused a lot of attacks in connection with the current dynamics of bond rates, however, representatives of the regulator do not express much concern about this trend. Janet Yellen noted that the economy will return to full employment in 2022. Speaking about the stimulus package, the US Treasury Secretary said she did not expect the economy to overheat amid injections of additional capital into the stock market.

    The Freedom Finance Sentiment Index remained at 78 out of 100. The indicator reflects the hope of market participants for a recovery in the global economy in 2021. Concerns about a new wave of the pandemic are balanced by the growing pace of vaccinations.

    Today Top Movers

    Vaccinex Inc. (VCNX) stock soared 3.83% to $2.98 in the pre-market trading. 

    INVO Bioscience Inc (INVO) is up 91.32% to $5.95 in the early morning trading session. The company recently revealed an amendment under its exclusive U.S. commercialization agreement with Ferring Pharmaceuticals. 

    GT Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: GTBP) shares are trading up 98.9% at $9.03 at the time of writing after declaring preclinical results for its ROR1 TriKE™ as a treatment for prostate cancer. The company’s 52-week ranged between $1.53 to $13.09. 

    Socket Mobile Inc. (SCKT) grew over 0.13% at $7.64 in pre-market trading today.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades


    Goldman Sachs turned bullish on Nomura Holdings Inc. (NMR), upgrading the stock to “Buy”. 

    Extended Stay America Inc. (STAY) has won the favor of Baird’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Outperform and moved their price target to $15. 

    Whiting Petroleum Corporation (WLL) received an upgrade from analysts at Wells Fargo, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $40. They changed their rating on WLL to Overweight from Equal-Weight in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Tuesday Wells Fargo reduced its rating on Range Resources Corporation (RRC) stock to Equal-Weight from Overweight and assigned the price target to $14.

    Deutsche Bank analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Stitch Fix Inc. (SFIX) has been changed to Hold from Buy and the new price target is set at $54.

    Analysts at Wells Fargo downgraded SM Energy Company (SM)’s stock to Equal Weight from Overweight Tuesday.

    Latest Insider Activity


    Halliburton Company (HAL) Senior Vice Pres – Tax Jones Myrtle L announced the sale of shares taking place on Mar 05 at $23.50 for some 5,462 shares. The total came to more than $0.13 million. 

    The Gap Inc. (GPS) Brand President & CEO Green Nancy sold on Mar 05 a total of 62,693 shares at $27.00 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $89991.0. 

    The Wendy’s Company (WEN) Chief Legal Ofcr & Secretary Wunsch E.J. declared the purchase of shares taking place on Mar 05 at $18.98 for some 7,500 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.14 million. 

    Dominion Energy Inc. (D) Director Kington Mark J bought on Mar 04 a total 81,089 shares at $69.29 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $138,578.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include InspireMD Inc. (AMEX: NSPR). It will announce its Mar 2021 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.08 per share from revenues of $1M in the three-month period.

    Analysts expect DICK’S Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:DKS) to report a net income (adjusted) of $2.28 per share, when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Jan 2021 is predicted to come in at $3.07B. 

    Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (CLNE), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report revenues of $71.3M recently concluded three-month period.

  • Early Morning Vibes: 4 Hot Stocks You Might Consider For Thursday

    Early Morning Vibes: 4 Hot Stocks You Might Consider For Thursday

    The American stock markets plummeted again yesterday. The S&P 500 fell 1.31% and the Nasdaq even lost 2.70% and closed at 12,997 points.  On balance, it is not too bad, because the Nasdaq is still stabilizing just above the support zone at 12,985 points. However, it is increasingly likely that this support will break. A small head & shoulder pattern appears to have formed on the graph. If the neckline / support line is broken, we get a technical price target of approximately 12,000 points. So there seems to be even more decline in the pipeline.

    Just like the past few weeks, tech was again the most bitten dog. The turmoil in the bond markets continues to affect the equity market. The fee on 10-year US Treasury notes increased 6 basis points to 1.46%. Because technology stocks are relatively expensive, they are particularly affected. A higher interest rate usually results in lower profit expectations. Individual losses rose sharply. Amazon lost more than 3%, Netflix fell by more than 5% and Baidu even saw 9.23% of stock market value evaporate. Remarkably, there was still room for speculation; GameStop was raised 5% and Uber was also up 2.67%.

    Investors were also not satisfied with the job report that pay slip processor ADP published. The figures showed that only 117,000 new jobs were created in the month of February. Analysts had anticipated an increase of 175,000 jobs. This may indicate that the recovery of the US labor market is slower than expected. On Friday, the US government will release the official figures.

    Today Top Movers

    Allied Esports Entertainment Inc. (AESE) stock soared 44.0% to $3.6 in the pre-market trading.

    Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ: LPCN) shares are trading up 25.87% at $1.8 at the time of writing. The company will present clinical data for lead candidate TLANDO™ at the ENDO 2021 Conference.

    Super League Gaming Inc. (SLGG) grew over 26.49% at $6.59 in pre-market trading today.

    Severn Bancorp Inc. (SVBI), a savings and loan holding company, rose about 21.84% at $10.21 in pre-market trading Thursday.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    Jefferies turned bullish on Cummins Inc. (CMI), upgrading the stock to “Buy” and assigning a $325.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 24.07% from Wednesday’s close. 

    SITE Centers Corp. (SITC) 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 $15.0, suggesting 16.32% additional upside for the stock. 

    Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) received an upgrade from analysts at KeyBanc, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $22.0. They changed their rating on KRG to Overweight from Sector Weight in a recently issued research note.

    Earlier Thursday HC Wainwright & Co. reduced its rating on KemPharm Inc. (KMPH) stock to Neutral from Buy and assigned the price target to $12.0.

    Barclays analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA) has been changed to Equal-Weight from Overweight. 

    Analysts at KeyBanc downgraded Retail Properties of America Inc. (RPAI)’s stock to Sector Weight from Overweight Thursday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Director Moore Alexander D. announced the sale of shares taking place on Mar 01 at $24.97 for some 12,000 shares. The total came to more than $0.3 million. 

    Tesla Inc. (TSLA) SVP Powertrain and Energy Eng. Baglino Andrew D sold on Mar 01 a total of 18,726 shares at $690.11 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $1.04 million. 

    Lowe’s Companies Inc. (LOW) Director BATCHELDER DAVID H declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 26 at $159.48 for some 6,250 shares. The transaction amount was around $1.0 million. 

    Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) Group Pres., Global Innerwear Cavaliere Joseph W bought on Mar 01 a total of 64,209 shares at $17.98 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $299,367.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include SmileDirectClub Inc. (NASDAQ: SDC). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.1 per share from revenues of $181.1M in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN) 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 $243.94M. 

    The Gap, Inc. (GPS), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.18 per share from revenues of $4.66B recently concluded three-month period.

  • What changed for these 24 stocks in Pre Market Session

    What changed for these 24 stocks in Pre Market Session

    Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) stock plunged -4.62% to $0.287 in the pre-market trading. The company recently reported that it will participate in Cowen’s 2020 Boston Cannabis Conference, to be held virtually between November 30 and December 2, 2020. The most recent rating by CIBC, on August 17, 2020, is a Neutral.

    Ideanomics Inc. (NASDAQ: IDEX) shares are trading down -8.89% at $2.87 at the time of writing after the declaration by company that it has increased its stake in California-based Solectrac, Inc. through a follow-on investment of an additional $1.3 million. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.28 to $3.98.

    Fuel Tech Inc. (FTEK), a Pollution & Treatment Controls company, dropped about -16.89% at $5.02 in pre-market trading Wednesday.

    Yunji Inc. (YJ) gained over 33.8% at $5.74 in pre-market trading Wednesday November 25, 2020 following the publication that the company has signed a cooperative framework agreement with Douyin, a leading Chinese live streaming platform owned by Bytedance.

    XPeng Inc. (XPEV) is down more than -5.69% at $66.61 in pre-market hours Wednesday November 25, 2020. The stock had dropped over -2.13% to $70.63 in the last trading session.

    DPW Holdings Inc. (DPW) stock plunged -6.66% to $5.89 in the pre-market trading after a news declared by the DPW Holdings, that its power electronics business, Coolisys Technologies Corp.® (“Coolisys®”), has established a program targeting both national and regional fast-food franchises to install the ACECool™ electric vehicle (“EV”) chargers as a part of a revenue sharing program.

    Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) shares are trading down -5.14% at $41.7 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $14.31 to $44.18. Analysts have a consensus price target of $45.60.

    Macy’s Inc. (M) stock moved down -4.7 percent to $10.35 in the pre-market trading. The retail organization recently publicized that Malek Robert Amirshahi has been named senior vice president of corporate communications for Macy’s, Inc., effective December 7, 2020.

    Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) lost over -3.52% at $16.19 in pre-market trading Wednesday November 25, 2020.

    Before the trading started on November 25, 2020, Blink Charging Co. (BLNK) is down -4.37% to reach $26.89. The organization recently told that it has acquired the EV charging operator U-Go Stations, Inc. and its portfolio of 44 DCFC charging locations. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.25 to $34.67.

    Tilray Inc. (TLRY) stock plunged -4.85% to $7.45 in the pre-market trading after the firm reported that it has entered into privately negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of its 5.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. The most recent rating by Jefferies, on November 16, 2020, is an Underperform.

    Marathon Patent Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) shares are trading up 9.78% at $5.39 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.35 to $5.25. Analysts have a consensus price target of $7.50.

    Advaxis Inc. (ADXS), a Biotechnology company, rose about 7.36% at $0.3049 in pre-market trading Wednesday after the recent declaration by firm, the pricing of an underwritten public offering of (i) 26,666,666 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 13,333,333 shares of common stock.

    ECMOHO Limited (MOHO) is down more than -22.22% at $2.8 in pre-market hours Wednesday November 25, 2020. The stock had jumped over 151.75% to $3.60 in the last trading session.

    Ayro Inc. (AYRO), a Auto Manufacturers company, dropped about -6.32% at $8.15 in pre-market trading Wednesday. The firm recently declared that the closing of its previously reported registered direct offering for an aggregate of $10 million in gross proceeds with Carnegie Hudson Resources, an investment arm of Wanxiang America, along with several existing institutional investors.

    Borr Drilling Limited (BORR) lost over -5.64% at $0.8766 in pre-market trading Wednesday November 25, 2020.

    OrganiGram Holdings Inc. (OGI) is down more than -1.64% at $1.2 in pre-market hours Wednesday November 25, 2020 after the healthcare company declared that it will report earnings results for its fourth quarter and full year Fiscal 2020 ended August 31, 2020 on Monday November 30th, 2020 before market open. The stock had jumped over 8.93% to $1.22 in the last trading session.

    Before the trading started on November 25, 2020, The Macerich Company (MAC) is down -4.5% to reach $10.41. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $4.56 to $26.20.

    The Gap Inc. (GPS), a Apparel Retail company, dropped about -11.57% at $23.76 in pre-market trading Wednesday after the company recently reported its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, ending October 31.

    Aphria Inc. (NASDAQ: APHA) shares are trading down -3.65% at $6.6 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.95 to $6.60.

    Canaan Inc. (CAN), a Computer Hardware company, rose about 2.77% at $5.57 in pre-market trading Wednesday. The technology company plans to release its third quarter 2020 financial results before the market opens on Monday, November 30, 2020.

    Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (FRSX) is down more than -4.62% at $1.24 in pre-market hours Wednesday November 25, 2020. The stock had dropped over -2.99% to $1.30 in the last trading session.

    India Globalization Capital Inc. (IGC) stock plunged -7.43% to $1.37 in the pre-market trading. The firm reported that it is enrolling participants suffering from mild to severe dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease for its Phase 1 clinical trial.

    Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE: JMIA) shares are trading down -5.86% at $28.62 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.15 to $31.19. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.50.