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  • The Three Top Financial Stocks for Investment

    The Three Top Financial Stocks for Investment

    There are some exciting top-end financial stocks in the market.

    Tough times in 2020 have affected the working of various financial organizations. Though the financial sector is comprised of companies that offer different services including payment, loans, insurance, savings, and money management.

    The financial stocks belong to a vast scale of firms that involve commercial banking, credit cards, e-banking, brokerage, insurance, and asset management.

    With things turning around, the financial industry is also getting a stronghold this year. Moreover, there are a lot of expectations from the Biden administration to make a quick economic recovery. Based on this optimistic approach the market is performing far better. So, let’s have a look at the three top financial stocks for investment this year.

    JPMorgan (JPM)

    JPMorgan (JPM) is the largest US bank, and the largest company in the financial sector, with over market value of 426.21 billion. JPMorgan was one of those few companies that survived the financial crisis—managed by a legend, the CEO of the company Jamie Dimon. The company is again doing pretty well in yet another macroeconomic crisis.

    To add to the point, JPMorgan is too big to fail—as it continues to pass mandated stress tests regularly. Recently, Moody’s completed the periodic review of ratings of JPMorgan. Based upon the ratings, the a2 BCA reflects the diversification and competitive position of the company’s four franchises, including Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, Consumer and Community Banking, and Asset and Wealth Management.

    The company was rated to skillfully improve its offerings and profitability during the pandemic. JPMorgan’s business segment has a significant scale. The company produced around $53 billion of pre-provision profits in 2020, allowing the bank to absorb $17.5 billion in credit provisions during this period.

    LendingClub Corp. (LC)

    LendingClub Corp. (LC) is the first P2P lending firm to register its offering as securities with the SEC. The shares of the lending firm have been trading on a higher side since Dec. 2020. Late last year, the company announced the approval of its acquisition of Radius Bancorp by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

    The company just announced that it has closed the acquisition of Radius Bancorp and its digital bank subsidiary, Radius Bank. The new addition to its ecosystem would strengthen the digital network and the complementary businesses of LendingClub. In the future, this would drive more revenue.

    In Q3 2020, the company reported a non-GAAP EPS of $0.25, surpassing the analyst estimates by $0.31. While the revenue was also above the estimates by $16.6 million, reported at $74.7 million.

    The company also improved its credit score recently. With an improvement to its Relative Strength (RS) Rating on Thursday, the score was upgraded from 88 to 92.

    American Express (AXP)

    One of the leading US multinational financial services corporations, American Express (AXP) is the least favorite for investors among JPM and LC. AXP stock after gaining more than 80% since March 2020 has little chance of upside.

    Forbes highlighted that AXP shares are currently trading close to their fair share price i.e., around $130. However, the growing share price has enthused investors. We know that the market has been unpredictable in the pandemic. So, it’s hard to forecast how the stock will behave in the coming time.

    The company reported low third-quarter outcomes, with net income at $1.1 billion compared to $1.8 billion last year. American Express (AXP) management highlighted that things are improving and the current circumstances are better than the past two quarters.

    If the company reports better Q4 results, the stock might pump—going against the expectations of Forbes.

  • Early Morning Vibes: 4 Stocks We Like for Friday

    Early Morning Vibes: 4 Stocks We Like for Friday

    On January 14, the American stock indices closed in the red. The S&P 500 index dropped 0.38% to 3796 points, the NASDAQ dropped 0.12%, the Dow Jones lost 0.22%. The weakening of optimism was due to macrostats. The number of initial applications for unemployment benefits for the week unexpectedly rose to the highest in five months. However, the flow of capital to small-cap stocks continued, with the Russel 2000 up 2.05%. The energy sector was again the leader of growth (+ 3.01%), while the IT sector was down 0.95% under the influence of weak performance in FAANG shares.

    Corporate news

    Delta Air Lines (DAL: + 2.5%) quarterly report was stronger than investors expected as revenue outperformed forecast.

    BlackRock (BLK: -4.7%) posted better-than-expected revenue and bottom line, but capital inflows to funds were weak.

    Semiconductor manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM: + 6.1%) raised its forecast for average revenue growth over the next five years to 10-15% from 5-10%. TSM’s quarterly report was overall better than forecast.

    Global stock markets are showing mixed dynamics. President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $ 1.9 trillion bailout package that will be funded by increasing government debt. The bulk of this amount will go to help households, including through direct payments to Americans in the amount of $ 1400. About $ 400 billion is expected to be allocated to fight the virus and a vaccination campaign. In February, Biden will unveil an addendum to the announced plan that will include infrastructure costs. However, investors were not too encouraged by this: S&P 500 futures are showing a slight decline. This is partly due to the fact that the presented program almost coincided with the expectations of market participants, who, at the same time, would like to hear more details about infrastructure costs.

    The scale of monetary stimulus, most likely, will not start to decrease soon. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated yesterday that rates will not be raised for a long time. The first hike is still expected in 2023. Powell noted that the Fed will start signaling plans to scale back its asset purchase program in advance.

    December retail sales data will be released today. A decrease of 0.2% m / m is expected after falling by 1.1% in November, which is associated with the preservation of a number of quarantine measures in the United States, restricting, in particular, the work of the catering sector. The data for January should reflect the effect of direct payments to the population at the end of December.

    JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) will report for the past quarter today. Earnings per share, according to general market expectations, should increase by 3.89% YoY to $ 2.67, and the bank’s non-interest segment revenue will increase by about 20% yoy. This rapid growth will be driven by increased operational activity in investment banking and trading. The bank’s net interest margin is forecast to plateau in the third quarter, so a trend reversal is likely in the fourth quarter report on the back of rising 10-year US government bond yields.

    Sentiment Index

    Sentiment Index from Freedom Finance unchanged at around 58 out of 100. The indicator reflects the hope of market participants for a recovery in the global economy in 2021. Concerns about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic are diminishing thanks to the prospect of mass vaccinations.

    Technical picture

    Technically, the S&P 500 is still prone to short-term consolidation. During yesterday’s session, the broad market index tested its maximum and corrected. There is a risk of formation of a “double top” pattern, which will be conducive to correction. The RSI indicator remains close to the overbought zone, which limits the growth prospects.

    Today Top Movers

    BlackBerry Ltd (BB), a Software – Infrastructure company, soared about 19.65% ‎at $10.90 in pre-market trading Friday after the news of the patent sale to Huawei.‎

    ‎Bionano Genomics Inc (BNGO) share price jumped 11.07% to $7.72 during the early morning ‎trading session on Friday.‎ The firm recently revealed that day three of its five-day Next-Generation Cytogenomics Symposium featured six Saphyr users presenting their results and experiences using the Saphyr® system for optical genome mapping (OGM) to analyze solid tumor genomes.

    Tilray Inc (TLRY) stock ascended 5.82% at $19.64 in the pre-market trading today.

    Sundial Growers Inc (SNDL) gained over 2.72% at $0.71 in pre-market ‎trading on Friday.‎ The firm lately revealed the launch of premium concentrates products under its top leaf brand.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    Stifel turned bullish on Elastic N.V. (ESTC), upgrading the stock to “Buy” and assigning a $180.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 17.26% from Thursday’s close. 

    Raymond James Financial Inc. (RJF) has won the favor of Wells Fargo’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Underweight to Overweight and moved their price target to $120.0, suggesting 16.87% additional upside for the stock. 

    Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) received an upgrade from analysts at UBS, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $100.0. They changed their rating on EMR to Buy from Neutral in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Friday KeyBanc reduced its rating on Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) stock to Sector Weight from Overweight. 

    BofA analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for Vishay Intertechnology Inc (NYSE: VSH) has been changed to Underperform from Neutral. 

    Analysts at Barclays downgraded Everbridge Inc (NASDAQ: EVBG)’s stock to Neutral from Outperform Friday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Wayfair Inc. (W) Chief Technology Officer Miller James R. announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 13 at $300.00 for some 1,500 shares. The total came to more than $0.45 million. 

    GAN Limited (GAN) EVP, Chief Commercial Officer Berman Jeffrey Bruce sold on Jan 12 a total 60,000 shares at $24.00 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $1.44 million. 

    Aldeyra Therapeutics Inc. (ALDX) 10% Owner PERCEPTIVE ADVISORS LLC declared the purchase of shares taking place on Jan 08 at $9.34 for some 550,000 shares. The transaction amount was around $5.14 million. 

    At Home Group Inc. (HOME) 10% Owner SOSIN CLIFFORD bought on Jan 06 a total 11,078,735 shares at $17.55 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $4.83 million.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $1.34 per share from revenues of $16.71B in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.6 per share, when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $18.13B. 

    JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), due to announce earnings before the market opens today, is expected to report earnings of $2.62 per share from revenues of $28.7B recently concluded three-month period.

  • Early Morning Vibes: 4 Stocks We Like for Thursday

    Early Morning Vibes: 4 Stocks We Like for Thursday

    These are turbulent times in America. Trump supporters swept into the Capitol, the seat of Washington’s representatives. Things got so bad in the capital of the United States that Donald Trump’s social media accounts were suspended by Twitter and Facebook. In an initial reaction, the American indices fell. But these seem to have recovered significantly this morning. The reason for the event is a possible blue wave as the Democrats seem to be bringing in the Senate. In this way Biden will be able to fulfill much more of his political agenda. Deutsche Bank has already announced that they expect additional stimulus from this victory. The German bank expects that the additional support package for the coming year could be between $ 750 billion and $ 1 trillion. Good for US equities, bad for the value of the US dollar.

    Market Update

    Yesterday the S&P 500 rose 0.57% to close at 3,748 points. The Nasdaq 100 fell 1.40% to close at 12,623 points. Not a very good day for technology stocks. America’s oldest index, the Dow Jones, closed 1.44% in green at 30,829 points.

    Corporate News

    NVIDIA all set for takeover

    NVIDIA, the manufacturer of computer components, has made an offer of $ 40 billion for the technology company Arm. The latter is the UK’s most valuable technology company. NVIDIA has announced that they would like to keep the headquarters in the United Kingdom and fully focus on AI (artificial intelligence) via Arm. The British government has already announced that they want guarantees about permanent employment. Furthermore, the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) also has a leading role to play after Brexit. Previously, the wings of this UK institution had been cut short by European regulators. The CMA will consider whether this acquisition would create unfair competition and will reach a decision within 18 months at the earliest. The NVIDIA stock is listed on Nasdaq, falling 5.90% yesterday during regular trading time.

    Today Top Movers

    Plug Power Inc (PLUG) climbed about 19.91% ‎at $42.00 in pre-market trading Thursday after declaring partnership with SK Group to receive $1.5 billion investment. ‎

    Sos Ltd (SOS), a Medical Care Facilities company, share price soared 97.09% to $3.39 during early morning ‎trading session on Thursday following an announcement from the company that SOS has entered into employment agreement with Dr. Eric H. Yan, an expert in cryptocurrency mining, security and insurance technologies. ‎

    Guardion Health Sciences Inc (GHSI) stock ascended 17.94% at $0.77 in the pre-‎market trading today. ‎

    Future Fintech Group Inc (FTFT) gained over 55.95% at $.62 in pre-market ‎trading on Thursday.‎ The firm recently revealed that it has signed a term sheet with Blocknance Financial International SRL.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    RBC Capital turned bullish on Tesla Inc. (TSLA), upgrading the stock to “Sector Perform” and assigning a $700.0 price target. 

    Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) has won the favor of Jefferies’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Hold to Buy and moved its price target to $38.0. 

    JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) received an upgrade from analysts at Jefferies, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $152.0. They changed their rating on JPM to Buy from Hold in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Thursday Jefferies reduced its rating on Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (APD) stock to Hold from Buy and assigned the price target to $324. 

    Jefferies analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc. (AJRD) has been changed to Hold from Buy and the new price target is set at $56.0. 

    Analysts at Jefferies downgraded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (KTOS)’s stock to Hold from Buy Thursday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Yelp Inc. (YELP) Chief Executive Officer Stoppelman Jeremy announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 04 at $29.98 for some 346,830 shares. The total came to more than $10.4 million. 

    The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) Senior EVP Craig Jonathan M. sold on Jan 06 a total of 7,316 shares at $55.94 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.41 million. 

    Ring Energy Inc. (REI) 10% Owner Kruse William R declared the purchase of shares taking place on Dec 31 at $0.67 for some 619,898 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.41 million. 

    First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) Director Rahe Maribeth S bought on Dec 31 a total 41,769 shares at $17.53 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $12,499.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for Monday include SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX). It will announce its Nov 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $3.83 per share from revenues of $6.6B in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$0.21 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Oct 2020 is predicted to come in at $29.19M. 

    Concentrix Corporation (CNXC), due to announce earnings after the market closes Monday, is expected to report earnings of $1.98 per share from revenues of $1.24B recently concluded three-month period.

  • Shares of JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs: Are These Worth To Buy Now

    After successful stress tests, shares of the largest US banks soared. The findings of the second such study (since the beginning of the pandemic) have been announced by the Fed: the banking sector has proven to be sufficiently robust to endure a fall in income of up to $600 billion. And in each of the key scenarios: from a rapid reduction in credit payments in the short term, to a gradual and prolonged crisis. In this respect, the regulator relaxed the dividend payment limits, which were carried out following the results of the summer stress tests.

    JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs shares went up dramatically following the news, which increased from 3 percent to 6 percent even before the start of the main session on Monday. According to the Fed, banks built loan loss reserves totaling $100 billion during the crisis, which is a multiple of the worst-case scenario. This made it possible for future payments to free up some of the money. In the first quarter of 2021, previously postponed dividends and buybacks are planned. At their own discretion, banks are permitted to set the payment bar. JPMorgan straightaway reported a $30 billion buyout in next year.

    Statements were issued by JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley, saying they intended to restart share buybacks beginning next quarter. Citi and Goldman said that next year they plan to restart such purchases. Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, has said that his company plans to buy back stock as soon as it is permitted. According to Bloomberg, the six biggest U.S. banks could repurchase as much as $11 billion of stock in the first quarter under the current distribution policy.

    After a fresh wave of growth, the stocks of the largest U.S. banks remain undervalued. JPMorgan Chase is now worth $123, for instance, which is less than 1 percent of its fair value. Goldman Sachs looks more interesting: $250 with up to 6 percent upside. However, in our view, they can be purchased much cheaper on the horizon of the next quarter. We foresee a correction of at least 7 percent on the horizon in these shares before the end of winter.

  • ‎26 stocks making the biggest moves premarket today

    ‎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.‎