Tag: HSTO

  • Histogen Inc. (HSTO)’s Upsurge Culminates in Corrections After Hours

    Shares of Histogen Inc. (HSTO) exploded on April 12, during the regular trading session. The stock peaked at $0.4161 to add 67.78% at the close of the session. This rally was then followed by corrections in the after-hours as HSTO fell by 4.35%. Thus, the stock was then trading at a value of $0.3980 per share.

    The company’s latest SEC filing regarding its upcoming Annual Meeting of Stock Holder might be a driver for the rise in the stock.

    Source: FundsNet

    HSTO’s Latest SEC Filing

    On April 11, the company file a notice of the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and proxy statement with the SEC. The annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Moreover, the main proposals up for a vote during the meeting include the election of Class III directors, a reverse stock split, selection of MHM as an independent public accounting firm, and compensation of executive officers.

    The reverse stock split proposal is made in connection to the company’s non-compliance with the Nasdaq minimum bid requirement. With the reverse stock split, HSTO hopes to meet Nasdaq listing requirements while also improving the perception of its common stock as investment security. Furthermore, the company has till August 15, 2022, to regain compliance with Nasdaq before the second extension runs out.

    Market Analysis and HSTO

    In the past months, the market has been hit by a multitude of threatening factors. An array of factors have created wide instability and volatility in the market. These factors include the Russian invasion of Ukraine, supply chain constraints, U.S. and China’s audit issue, hiking inflation, and rising interest rates among others. These widespread issues have investors running towards stocks that would be a safer bet in times of prevailing instability. Thus, among the safest bets lie the healthcare sector. Even the slightest news from a healthcare company is driving investors toward the stock in a frenzy.

    Thus, HSTO has also been one of the stocks trending heavily on the slightest of news. While the SEC filing might have been a driving factor, the huge rally in the stock was a response created by the investors due to the larger picture.

    Conclusion

    As investors look for safe havens to bet on for making some profit in such tumulus times, HSTO proved to be a nice bet on Tuesday. The company’s recent SEC filing regarding its upcoming annual meeting instigated investors to bet on the stock. Therefore, the stock rallied big during the regular session but succumbed to corrections in the after-hours as investors started making gains.

  • 32 Stocks Making Sharp Moves in Pre Market Session

    32 Stocks Making Sharp Moves in Pre Market Session

    Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) stock soared 1.72% to $0.5088 in the pre-market trading after declaring $50 million prepayment on senior secured non-revolving term credit facility. The most recent rating by CIBC, on August 17, 2020, is a Neutral.

    FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) is up more than 2.09% at $8.31 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020. The stock had jumped over 5.71% to $8.14 in the last trading session.

    BioCardia Inc. (NASDAQ: BCDA) shares are trading up 5.22% at $7.05 at the time of writing after reporting that it has entered into definitive agreements with investors for the purchase and sale of 1,789,474 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $4.75 per share Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.91 to $6.95.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, MicroVision Inc. (MVIS) is down -1.9% to reach $4.13. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.15 to $3.45.

    Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIV) tumbled over -6.75% at $4.7 in pre-market trading today following completion of separation of Apartment Income REIT Corp.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, GeoVax Labs Inc. (GOVX) is down -7.86% to reach $3.4. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $2.30 to $60.00.

    Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd. (ANCN), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -7.99% at $2.65 in pre-market trading Wednesday after the company and and Chemomab Ltd. declared their entry into a definitive merger agreement.

    BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) shares are trading up 3.29% at $2.2 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.36 to $6.54. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.50.

    Veru Inc. (VERU) stock moved down -7.5 percent to $8.63 in the pre-market trading. The company lately reported positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for Enobosarm.

    Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK) is up more than 3.67% at $0.325 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020. The stock had dropped over -4.74% to $0.31 in the last trading session.

    Moderna Inc. (MRNA) stock plunged -3.33% to $142.32 in the pre-market trading. The company recently confirmed supply agreement with the Ministry of Health to supply Singapore with mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273). The most recent rating by Needham, on December 09, 2020, is a Hold.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, Teligent Inc. (TLGT) is up 2.2% to reach $0.93. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.46 to $6.46.

    HEXO Corp. (HEXO), a Drug Manufacturers – Specialty & Generic company, rose about 2.75% at $1.12 in pre-market trading Wednesday. The firm recently revealed it first quarter fiscal 2021 financial results.

    Gevo Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) shares are trading up 4.74% at $1.99 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.46 to $2.91.

    Timber Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TMBR) stock moved down -0.97 percent to $1.02 in the pre-market trading after receiving notice of allowance from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for Lead Asset TMB-001.

    Baidu Inc. (BIDU) is up more than 4.33% at $193.53 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020. The stock had jumped over 13.83% to $185.50 in the last trading session.

    Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) gained over 1.76% at $10.39 in pre-market trading Wednesday December 16, 2020 after provided a business update.

    Velodyne Lidar Inc. (VLDR) stock soared 3.91% to $20.2 in the pre-market trading after declaring a sales agreement for Alpha Prime sensors with May Mobility, a pioneer in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. The most recent rating by Needham, on December 15, 2020, is a Buy.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, Nikola Corporation (NKLA) is up 3.64% to reach $17.08. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $10.29 to $93.99.

    PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) shares are trading up 2.87% at $12.55 at the time of writing after paying over $268 million in property taxes to 50 California counties. Company’s 52-week ranged between $6.25 to $18.34. Analysts have a consensus price target of $15.

    SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc. (SLS) tumbled over -3.72% at $6.99 in pre-market trading today. The firm recently reported the pricing of $16.2 million registered direct offering.

    Nxt-ID Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD) shares are trading down -1.66% at $0.4795 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.21 to $0.89.

    Qualigen Therapeutics Inc. (QLGN), a Biotechnology company, rose about 1.23% at $4.12 in pre-market trading Wednesday following its announcement of issuance of U.S. Patent for expanded applications of ALAN Anticancer Platform Technology.

    Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (CCM) lost over -30.32% at $3.7 in pre-market trading Wednesday December 16, 2020.

    Aphria Inc. (APHA) grew over 11.45% at $9.05 in pre-market trading today following its declaration of definitive agreement with Tilray, Inc. (TLRY), to combine their businesses and create the world’s largest global cannabis company.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, Hecla Mining Company (HL) is up 5.9% to reach $5.74. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.40 to $6.79.

    Twitter Inc. (TWTR), a Internet Content & Information company, rose about 3.1% at $54.46 in pre-market trading Wednesday after the declaration from the Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (AMZN), that Twitter (TWTR) has selected AWS to provide global cloud infrastructure to deliver Twitter timelines.

    Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. (TRCH) stock plunged -4.63% to $0.5332 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on March 13, 2020, is a Neutral.

    Arvinas Inc. (ARVN) is up more than 1.41% at $75.3 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020 after reporting the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 5,714,286 shares of its common stock at a price of $70.00 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions.

    Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) stock plunged -0.54% to $0.84 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by The Benchmark Company, on July 07, 2020, is a Speculative buy.

    PDL BioPharma Inc. (PDLI) grew over 6.59% at $2.75 in pre-market trading today. The company recently reported that it has entered into a Capital Provision Agreement with Epps Investments LLC.

    vTv Therapeutics Inc. (VTVT) is down more than -31.99% at $2.02 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020 after revealing that the Phase 2 Elevage study of azeliragon in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes did not meet its primary objective of demonstrating an improvement in cognition as assessed by the 14-item Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale – Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-cog14) relative to placebo.