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  • Why Professional Diversity Network Inc (IPDN) stock was high in Monday’s aftermarket?

    Why Professional Diversity Network Inc (IPDN) stock was high in Monday’s aftermarket?

    Shares of Professional Diversity Network Inc (IPDN) stock were high in yesterday’s aftermarket session after falling as much as 5.03% at the previous closing. IPDN price saw a push of 3.31% to reach $1.56 a share in the late hours of Monday on April 19, 2021. Let’s find out the reason behind this bull.

    What’s happening?

    It seems that the rising stock price has nothing to do with any story related to the IPDN stock. We find no signs analysts upgrades upswing targeted per share price of IPDN. Social media hype doesn’t support this stock. So, individuals looking for some news related to IPDN need to think out of the box to understand the reality of IPDN stock. For convenience, here are some past activities of IPDN.

    Past Activities by IPDN stock:

    On April 1, 2021, IPDN stock did announce the launch of a fully integrated job board known as Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (ΚΑΨ) job board, which is located in ΚΑΨ’s website. This job board is easy to access and initially launched for the 170,000 initiated members of ΚΑΨ. The ΚΑΨ  job board would create a wide range of opportunities regarding career for the ΚΑΨ  members.

    On March 26, 2021, IPDN signed the stock purchase agreement with RemoteMore USA, Inc., a remote hiring marketplace services provider for companies and developers, in order to acquire interests in RemoteMore. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021 after meeting the specific closing conditions. IPDN stock would be the largest shareholder of the RemoteMore after the completion of the transaction and would have a significant influence on its operations.

    About Professional Diversity Network Inc:

    • Professional Diversity Network Inc is developing as well as operating the online network communities in order to provide a diverse range of resources in the United States.
    • IPDN stock is mainly working on two segments. One is Professional Diversity Network (PDN Network) and the other is the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW Network).
    • PDN provides recruitment services in a wide range of fields along with research and outreach services to employers and cultural groups.
    • PDN, Inc was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

    Conclusion:

    The penny IPDN stock happened to be green in the late hours of yesterday despite no recent story related to IPDN stock. Such rise and falls don’t last for long but exact prediction can’t be possible in the stock market as it is very uncertain. Hence individuals eying on IPDN need to do a lot of research before making any decision.

  • 26 stocks trending in pre-market

    ‎Bionano Genomics Inc. (BNGO) stock soared 13.81% to $2.39 in the pre-‎market ‎trading following an announcement from the firm that Nasdaq has granted the Company an ‎additional ‎‎180-day compliance period, or until June 28, 2021. The most recent rating by Ladenburg ‎Thalmann, on ‎September 24, 2020, is a Buy. ‎

    Before the trading started on December 31, 2020, fuboTV Inc. (FUBO) is down -‎‎‎2.43% to reach $32.5. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $5.00 to $62.29.‎

    ‎Guardion Health Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GHSI) shares are trading down -10.77% ‎at ‎‎$0.5247 at the time of writing. The firm lately revealed the appointment of Bret Scholtes as ‎its ‎President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors. Company’s 52-‎week ‎ranged between $0.17 to $0.74.‎

    ‎Nxt-ID Inc. (NXTD) stock soared 7.1% to $1.81 in the pre-market trading. ‎The ‎most ‎recent rating by Maxim Group, on November 20, 2017, is a Buy.‎

    ‎Castor Maritime Inc. (CTRM) grew over 41.75% at $0.33 in pre-market trading ‎today ‎after receiving 180-day extension from Nasdaq to meet Nasdaq minimum bid price rule. ‎

    ‎Net Element Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) shares are trading down -5.21% at $15.45 at ‎the ‎time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.47 to $20.08. ‎

    ‎Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) stock moved down -1.36 percent to $0.4784 in the pre-‎‎market trading following the declaration from the company that it has closed the acquisition of ‎a ‎special purpose vehicle. ‎

    ‎Professional Diversity Network Inc. (IPDN) gained over 14.96% at $3.15 in pre-‎‎market trading Thursday December 31, 2020 after the firm revealed its partnership with ‎Phala ‎Network.‎

    ‎Marathon Patent Group Inc. (MARA) is up more than 7.63% at $11.71 in pre-‎market ‎hours Thursday December 31, 2020. The company recently revealed that it has entered into a ‎contract ‎with Bitmain to purchase 70,000 Antminer S-19 ASIC miners. The stock had dropped over -‎‎7.48% to ‎‎$10.88 in the last trading session.‎

    ‎Riot Blockchain Inc. (RIOT), a Software – Application company, rose about ‎‎4.92% ‎at ‎‎$18.11 in pre-market trading Thursday.‎

    ‎Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM) stock moved up 2.09 percent to $9.75 in the pre-‎‎market trading after closing $250 million registered direct offering.‎

    ‎AIkido Pharma Inc. (AIKI) gained over 33.72% at $1.15 in pre-‎‎market ‎trading ‎Thursday December 31, 2020.‎

    ‎Color Star Technology Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSCW) shares are trading down -4.38% ‎at ‎‎$0.8032 at the time of writing after declaring strategic partnership with two UAE ‎companies. ‎Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.31 to $2.06.‎

    ‎IMAC Holdings Inc. (IMAC) stock moved down -4.08 percent to $1.41 in the pre-‎‎market trading after reporting completion of first infusion of Stem Cells in clinical study for ‎the ‎treatment of Bradykinesia due to Parkinson’s disease.‎

    ‎Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMPE) stock soared 12.84% to $1.67 in the pre-‎market ‎trading. The firm recently revealed that it has received guidance from the U.S Food & ‎Drug ‎Administration regarding the impact of COVID-19 on its Phase III clinical trial for osteoarthritis of ‎the ‎knee. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on December 19, 2019, is a Buy.‎

    ‎Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCT) shares are trading up 5.76% ‎at ‎‎$49.4 at the time of writing after the company announced that it would develop a therapeutic spray ‎as ‎a candidate to treat the hereditary lung and digestive-system disease cystic fibrosis. Company’s 52-‎‎week ranged between $8.51 to $129.71. Analysts have a consensus price target of $69. ‎

    Before the trading started on December 31, 2020, Baidu Inc. (BIDU) is up ‎‎3.53% ‎to ‎reach $227.38. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $82.00 to $202.79.‎

    ‎Greenpro Capital Corp. (GRNQ) is up more than 3.11% at $1.99 in pre-market ‎hours ‎Thursday December 31, 2020. The company lately revealed that it intends to set up a Bitcoin ‎‎($BTC) ‎Fund for investment. The stock had jumped over 3.76% to $1.93 in the last trading session.‎

    ‎Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (ONTX) is down more than -3.79% at $0.49 in pre-‎‎market hours Thursday December 31, 2020. The stock had jumped over 18.88% to $0.51 in the ‎last ‎trading session.‎

    ‎JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. (JKS) grew over 2.28% at $65.55 in pre-market ‎trading ‎today. The firm recently revealed annual general meeting 2020 ‎results.‎

    ‎Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (TNXP) lost over -2.76% at $0.6632 in pre-‎‎market trading Thursday December 31, 2020.‎

    ‎Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc (OSMT) stock moved down -2.13 percent to $4.14 ‎in ‎the pre-market trading after declaring that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ‎declined ‎to approve one of its products. ‎

    ‎Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) is down more than -0.69% at $0.62 in pre-‎market ‎hours ‎Thursday December 31, 2020. The stock had dropped over -9.51% to $0.62 in the last ‎trading ‎session.‎

    ‎Novan Inc. (NOVN), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -7.71% at $0.969 ‎in ‎pre-market trading Thursday.‎

    Before the trading started on December 31, 2020, Canaan Inc. (CAN) is ‎up ‎‎25.57% ‎to ‎reach $5.5. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.76 to $8.69.‎

    ‎500.com Limited (WBAI) gained over 5.12% at $8.0 in pre-market trading ‎Thursday ‎December 31, 2020. The company recently declared that Mr. Zhaofu Tian has resigned as ‎Chief ‎Technology Officer of the Company due to personal reasons.‎

  • Pre-Market Cues: 30 Stocks Roaring for Change On December 14th

    Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SNOA) stock plunged -7.53% to $8.1 in the pre-market trading after reporting partnership with Crown Laboratories to launch Microcyn® technology-based anti-itch over-the-counter products.

    Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM) shares are trading up 3.6% at $17.0 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $3.95 to $17.53. Analysts have a consensus price target of $16.50.

    Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: LXRX) shares are trading down -5.45% at $2.95 at the time of writing after declaring offering of common stock. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.03 to $5.31.

    NextDecade Corporation (NEXT) is down more than -7.25% at $3.2 in pre-market hours Monday December 14, 2020. The stock had jumped over 38.00% to $3.45 in the last trading session.

    FAT Brands Inc. (FAT) tumbled over -4.06% at $7.57 in pre-market trading today following the announcement from the company that it has entered into an agreement to combine with Fog Cutter Capital Group Inc. (FCCG), the Company’s controlling stockholder.

    Recro Pharma Inc. (REPH) stock soared 3.21% to $3.05 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Stephens, on October 17, 2019, is an Overweight.

    Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMPE) stock moved up 3.33 percent to $1.55 in the pre-market trading.

    ReTo Eco-Solutions Inc. (RETO), a Building Materials company, rose about 3.91% at $0.665 in pre-market trading Monday.

    Yiren Digital Ltd. (YRD) lost over -5.36% at $3.0 in pre-market trading Monday December 14, 2020. The firm recently announced that it has entered into two collaborative research agreements to explore new clinical indications for its immunomodulatory drug, Ampion™.

    Before the trading started on December 14, 2020, Sabre Corporation (SABR) is up 3.46% to reach $11.35. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $3.30 to $23.25.

    NantHealth Inc. (NH) is up more than 1.74% at $3.5 in pre-market hours Monday December 14, 2020. The company recently presented during a poster session at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) new significant findings around the adoption of trastuzumab biosimilars in the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer and the potential clinical and cost benefits of biosimilars. The stock had jumped over 22.42% to $3.44 in the last trading session.

    Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. (TRCH) stock soared 15.79% to $0.88 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on March 13, 2020, is a Neutral.

    NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) shares are trading down -6.38% at $39.3 at the time of writing following the announcement of pricing of offering of 68,000,000 American Depositary Shares. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.11 to $57.20. Analysts have a consensus price target of $59.

    Lightbridge Corporation (LTBR) is down more than -2.4% at $3.66 in pre-market hours Monday December 14, 2020. The stock had jumped over 12.28% to $3.75 in the last trading session.

    Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (FRSX) stock moved up 2.31 percent to $1.77 in the pre-market trading after its affiliate, Rail Vision Ltd., has received an order from Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH, an affiliate of Knorr-Bremse AG (Frankfurt: KBX), for two samples of their light rail vehicle (LRV) system.

    Before the trading started on December 14, 2020, Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (HCAC) is up 2.32% to reach $20.75. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $9.21 to $22.43.

    Inseego Corp. (INSG) stock soared 10.36% to $15.18 in the pre-market trading after reporting that the company is expanding its global footprint in Japan with the launch of its industry-leading 5G MiFi® M2000 mobile hotspot. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on August 06, 2020, is a Neutral.

    Mechel PAO (MTL) is down more than -3.66% at $1.84 in pre-market hours Monday December 14, 2020. The stock had jumped over 11.05% to $1.91 in the last trading session.

    JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE: JKS) shares are trading up 3.58% at $54.9 at the time of writing after declaring an update to 2020 annual general meeting agenda. Company’s 52-week ranged between $11.42 to $90.20. Analysts have a consensus price target of $55.

    Before the trading started on December 14, 2020, CureVac N.V. (CVAC) is up 6.7% to reach $125.99. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $36.15 to $151.80.

    Xeris Pharmaceuticals Inc. (XERS) grew over 2.84% at $4.7 in pre-market trading today after recent proclamation from company that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive Opinion for Ogluo™ (glucagon).

    Teligent Inc. (NASDAQ: TLGT) shares are trading up 85.54% at $1.17 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.46 to $6.46. Analysts have a consensus price target of $2.

    Marathon Patent Group Inc. (MARA) gained over 15.58% at $5.49 in pre-market trading Monday December 14, 2020. The firm recently announced a contract with Bitmain to purchase 10,000 Antminer S-19j Pro ASIC Miners.

    Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) shares are trading up 4.64% at $0.53 at the time of writing after reporting that it has received approval to transfer the listing of its common shares to the Nasdaq Capital Market. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.14 to $3.88.

    Neos Therapeutics Inc. (NEOS) tumbled over -5.61% at $0.6532 in pre-market trading today. The company and Aytu BioScience, Inc. (AYTU) recently declared that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Neos will merge with a wholly owned subsidiary of Aytu in an all-stock transaction.

    Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (ABUS), a Biotechnology company, rose about 6.14% at $4.15 in pre-market trading Monday. The healthcare firm lately declared additional clinical data from an ongoing Phase 1a/1b clinical trial (AB-729-001) with AB-729, its proprietary GalNAc delivered RNAi compound.

    Greenwich LifeSciences Inc. (GLSI) lost over -16.07% at $47.0 in pre-market trading Monday December 14, 2020 following the publication of a second poster for the GP2 Phase III clinical trial design for recurring breast cancer at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) in a virtual format.

    Veru Inc. (VERU) is up more than 19.12% at $7.57 in pre-market hours Monday December 14, 2020 following the company revealed positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for enobosarm, for the treatment of endocrine and chemotherapy resistant ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. The stock had jumped over 6.45% to $6.36 in the last trading session.

    NanoVibronix Inc. (NAOV) stock plunged -6.36% to $1.03 in the pre-market trading after reporting that it has expanded and replaced its original distribution agreement with Ultra Pain Products, Inc..

    SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SLS) shares are trading down -11.23% at $7.43 at the time of writing following the pricing of $16.2 million registered direct offering. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.46 to $19.38.

  • Market Movers: What changed for these 37 stocks while you were sleeping

    Market Movers: What changed for these 37 stocks while you were sleeping

    Immutep Limited (NASDAQ: IMMP) shares are trading down -26.19% at $4.2 at the time of writing after reporting that its Chinese partner, EOC Pharma will begin a new Phase II clinical trial in up to 152 metastatic breast cancer patients in China. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.53 to $3.10. Analysts have a consensus price target of $7.75.
    SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc. (SLS) stock plunged -24.18% to $13.39 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Oppenheimer, on November 01, 2018, is an Outperform.
    Veru Inc. (VERU) tumbled over -11.89% at $5.26 in pre-market trading today. The firm recently declared that it has exclusively licensed phase 3 clinical stage targeted therapy for endocrine resistant metastatic breast cancer.
    Before the trading started on December 11, 2020, Professional Diversity Network Inc. (IPDN) is down -25.0% to reach $1.53. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.76 to $3.98.
    Neos Therapeutics Inc. (NEOS), a Drug Manufacturers – Specialty & Generic company, dropped about -16.36% at $0.6832 in pre-market trading Friday after announcing definitive merger agreement with Aytu BioScience, pursuant to which Neos will merge with a wholly owned subsidiary of Aytu in an all-stock transaction.
    Callon Petroleum Company (CPE) is down more than -0.53% at $15.0 in pre-market hours Friday December 11, 2020. The stock had jumped over 7.71% to $15.08 in the last trading session.
    C3.ai Inc. (AI) stock moved down -5.38 percent to $123.0 in the pre-market trading. The company lately declared the pricing of its initial public offering of 15,500,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price of $42.00 per share.
    Hepion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: HEPA) shares are trading up 2.21% at $1.85 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.00 to $6.90. Analysts have a consensus price target of $14.
    Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (RGLS) stock plunged -9.92% to $1.09 in the pre-market trading. The healthcare company revealed closing of $19.4 million private placement of equity. The most recent rating by B. Riley FBR Inc., on March 28, 2018, is a Neutral.
    Range Resources Corporation (RRC) stock plunged -4.79% to $7.35 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Stephens, on November 16, 2020, is an Overweight.
    Zedge Inc. (AMEX: ZDGE) shares are trading up 23.7% at $6.68 at the time of writing after reporting first fiscal quarter revenue growth of 85% and record overall quarterly financial results. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.66 to $4.70. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.
    Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (HCAC), a Shell Companies company, dropped about -5.82% at $20.72 in pre-market trading Friday.
    Editas Medicine Inc. (EDIT) grew over 0.84% at $67.4 in pre-market trading today. The company recently publicized submission of IND application for EDIT-301 with the FDA.
    Greenwich LifeSciences Inc. (GLSI) is down more than -9.3% at $65.5 in pre-market hours Friday December 11, 2020 following the today’s announcement of poster presentation on its GP2 phase III clinical trial design for recurring breast cancer. The stock had jumped over 26.48% to $72.22 in the last trading session.
    Silver Spike Acquisition Corp. (SSPK) is down more than -2.78% at $14.0 in pre-market hours Friday December 11, 2020. The stock had jumped over 37.27% to $14.40 in the last trading session.
    Biocept Inc. (BIOC) stock plunged -3.07% to $5.68 in the pre-market trading after declaring results from a prospective study showing Target Selector™ was highly accurate in monitoring HER2 alterations in patients with metastatic breast cancer. The most recent rating by Chardan Capital Markets, on November 14, 2017, is a Buy.
    W&T Offshore Inc. (NYSE: WTI) shares are trading down -6.02% at $2.5 at the time of writing following the firm provided an operational update regarding fourth quarter 2020 production. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.07 to $6.10.
    Before the trading started on December 11, 2020, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PLG) is up 1.93% to reach $5.27. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.86 to $5.20.
    Aytu BioScience Inc. (AYTU), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -24.72% at $6.12 in pre-market trading Friday after the company and Neos Therapeutics declared definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Neos will merge with a wholly owned subsidiary of Aytu in an all-stock transaction.
    Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. (TRCH) stock soared 13.78% to $0.7226 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on March 13, 2020, is a Neutral.
    Before the trading started on December 11, 2020, Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU) is up 1.64% to reach $3.1 following the announcement from the company that that its President and CEO Mark S. Chalmers will be presenting live at the 13th Annual LD Micro Main Event investor conference on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 11:40 AM (EST). It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.78 to $2.99.
    Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. (NYSE: AHT) shares are trading up 8.04% at $4.3 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.27 to $29.44.
    ClearOne Inc. (CLRO) stock plunged -7.2% to $2.45 in the pre-market trading after declaring that it has appointed Chromasound PLC, based in Budapest, Hungary, as its newest distribution partner. The most recent rating by Singular Research, on August 16, 2018, is a Buy – long-term.
    ReWalk Robotics Ltd. (NASDAQ: RWLK) shares are trading up 3.7% at $1.4 at the time of writing after revealing a contract with a German private health insurance company to allow all eligible beneficiaries with spinal cord injury (SCIs) to apply for the procurement of a ReWalk 6.0 exoskeleton system. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.41 to $2.71. Analysts have a consensus price target of $1.50.
    Progenity Inc. (PROG) grew over 9.32% at $4.34 in pre-market trading today. The firm recently reported closing of the convertible senior notes offering and partial exercise of the Initial purchaser’s option to purchase additional notes.
    Boxlight Corporation (BOXL) is down more than -7.69% at $1.8 in pre-market hours Friday December 11, 2020. The stock had jumped over 17.47% to $1.95 in the last trading session.
    Lemonade Inc. (LMND), a Insurance – Property & Casualty company, rose about 0.7% at $100.4 in pre-market trading Friday. The company recently declared that residents of France can now get renters insurance instantly, anytime, and from any device – as well as file claims and get paid in seconds through the Lemonade app.
    ObsEva SA (OBSV) lost over -2.54% at $2.3 in pre-market trading Friday December 11, 2020 after announcing topline 52-week PRIMROSE 1 and 76-week PRIMROSE 2 results of Yselty, in development for the treatment of women with heavy menstrual bleeding due to uterine fibroids.
    Amplify Energy Corp. (AMPY) is down more than -27.33% at $1.09 in pre-market hours Friday December 11, 2020 following the commencement of an underwritten public offering of 8,548,485 shares of its common stock by certain of its stockholders which are affiliates of Fir Tree Capital Management L.P. The stock had jumped over 11.94% to $1.50 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on December 11, 2020, Hoth Therapeutics Inc. (HOTH) is up 0.54% to reach $1.85 after the firm revealed that it has received approval to commence phase 1b clinical trial of BioLexa for the treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in humans. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.60 to $7.25.
    RMG Acquisition Corp. (RMG) grew over 6.6% at $22.29 in pre-market trading today after declaring stockholder meeting Date of December 28, 2020.
    Marathon Patent Group Inc. (MARA) is down more than -10.34% at $4.68 in pre-market hours Friday December 11, 2020. The company recently stated that it has entered into a contract with Bitmain to purchase 10,000 Antminer S-19j Pro ASIC Miners. The stock had jumped over 9.21% to $5.22 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on December 11, 2020, Inseego Corp. (INSG) is up 7.26% to reach $13.15. The firm today reported that the it is expanding its global footprint in Japan with the launch of its industry-leading 5G MiFi® M2000 mobile hotspot. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $3.91 to $15.25.
    Entera Bio Ltd. (ENTX) tumbled over -7.56% at $1.1 in pre-market trading today after revealing FDA approval of IND application for EB613 – an oral human Parathyroid Hormone (1-34) for the treatment of Osteoporosis.
    OncoCyte Corporation (OCX) stock moved up 3.23 percent to $2.24 in the pre-market trading. The firm recently reported that it will host a key opinion leader (KOL) call on the Company’s proprietary DetermaRx™ and DetermaIO™ molecular tests for cancer treatment selection on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 11:00am Eastern Time.
    ZK International Group Co. Ltd. (ZKIN) lost over -4.98% at $2.1 in pre-market trading Friday December 11, 2020 after declaring that it signed a letter of intent with Tuopeng Industrial, a prominent construction and real estate company.
    Before the trading started on December 11, 2020, Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (ABUS) is up 15.8% to reach $4.25. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.88 to $9.02 following the declaration of additional clinical data from an ongoing Phase 1a/1b clinical trial (AB-729-001) with AB-729, its proprietary GalNAc delivered RNAi compound.

  • Top Performers as Covid-19 Vaccine Progress Uplifts Markets

    Top Performers as Covid-19 Vaccine Progress Uplifts Markets

    The equity markets are up this afternoon with all the major indices recording strong upside momentum.  This follows a series of updates from biopharma companies about progress on COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution.

    Today, Johnson and Johnson has stated that it had struck a deal with the U.S government for the manufacture and distribution of 100 million of its COVID-19 vaccines. At the same time, Moderna, which has been on the frontline in the race for a vaccine has given more details on the pricing plans for their vaccine. The company’s CEO, Stephane Bancel, has stated that the doses would go for between $32 and $37.  This news on COVID-19 vaccine progress have lifted the markets due to the severe impact of the vaccine on the world economy. In this environment of high market optimism, a number of stocks are outperforming the market. Some of the day’s top performers are as below:

    Team Inc [NYSE:TISI]

    Team Inc is one of the top performers this afternoon and is up by over 20%. This stock’s rally follows the release of strong Q2 results despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The company reported that in the quarter, it reduced its debt levels by more than $26 million to hit the lowest quarterly debt levels in more than 4 years.  It also reported that in the quarter, its operating cash flows rose to $26.3 million, and this led to an increase in free cash flows of $26.3 million. The company also reported that in the quarter, it managed to cut costs by $35 million, beating its own estimates of $20 million to $25 million.

    Professional Diversity Network Inc [NASDAQ:IPDN]

    Another top performer this afternoon is Professional Diversity Network Inc and is up by 33%. Its rally comes after the company announced that it had entered into a partnership with Web Scribble. Announcing the deal, Professional Diversity Network CEO Adam He stated that, they were happy to launch a job board using Web Scribble’s expertise and knowledge. He added that the new website will offer clients and job seekers a smooth experience all through the hiring process. On its part, web-scribble CEO, Alexey Gutin stated that they were excited to partner with a market leader like PDN to offer innovative services.

    Alimera Sciences Inc [NASDAQ:ALIM]

    Alimera Sciences Inc is another top performer this afternoon and is up by 20%.  This follows the company’s release of its preliminary list of presenters for LD 500.  Company president Chris Lahji stated that the first list of companies that will do presentations at the LD500 on September 1st to 4th.  He added that this ambitious project will feature over 300 companies and over 20k attendees for the online event.