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  • Why 9 Meters Biopharma, Inc. (NMTR) stock is gaining in Pre-Market today?

    Why 9 Meters Biopharma, Inc. (NMTR) stock is gaining in Pre-Market today?

    9 Meters Biopharma, Inc. (NMTR) stock was green in the pre-market trading session after suffering the drop of 4.31% at the previous closing. NMTR stock price saw a push of 13.51% to reach $1.26 a share at the time of this writing. There is no particular activity related to NMTR stock in today’s date however, 9 Meters stock on April 5, 2021, announced the closing of an offering of its common stock. Let’s deep dive to explore more of it.

    What’s happening?

    NMTR recently announced the closing of an offering of  34,500,000 shares of its common stock including additional sales of shares by underwriters at the public price of $1.00 a share. The offering was initiated on March 30, 2021, in which underwriters were granted the 30-day option to sell additional 4,500,000 shares of the common stock of NMTR. The gross proceeds were expected $30 million at that time without deducting the underwriting discounts and offering related expenses while the net proceeds resulted from these offerings after deducting underwriters’ discounts and other expenses were recorded at approximately 31.5 million at the closing of the offering.

    Financial View of NMTR stock:

    On March 22, 2021, NMTR announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results according to which 9 Meter bore $5.0 million or $0.03 per share net loss in the fourth quarter of 2020 as compared to $8.5 million or $0.25 per share net loss in the same quarter of the previous year. For the full fiscal year 2020, the net loss of NMTR stock was  $61.5 million or $0.58 per while it was $27.0 million or $0.81 per share in 2019.

    As of December 31, 2020, NMTR had cash and cash equivalents of $37.9 million which were significantly higher than the $4.6 million cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2019. As of March 19, 2021, NMTR generated additional proceeds of $6.7 million from warrant exercises.

    Conclusion:

    It seems that NMTR stock is hot among investors today, but it would be interesting to see how long this trend would persist in the future.Net proceeds were recorded more than the expected gross proceeds from the offering of NMTR stock. The financial report tells that 9 Meter has increased the value of its assets over the year. In short, investors should keep an eye on this stock.

  • Why 9 Meters Biopharma, Inc. (NMTR) stock decreased in pre-market?

    9 Meters Biopharma, Inc. (NMTR) stock increased 3.03% closing at $1.36 compared to the previous day closing of $1.32 but in the premarket, the NMTR stock decreased by 15.44% to $1.15. NMTR announced that it has initiated a proposed underwritten public offering of its shares of common stock on March 30th, 2021.

    Overview of 9 Meters Biopharma, Inc.

    9 Meters Biopharma Inc. is a biotech company that focuses on rare and unmet needs of gastroenterology. NMTR is headquartered in the Research Triangle, East Coast, Southern United States. NMTR is advancing itself towards a phase-2 trial for the drug candidates for non-responsive celiac disease, an immune disease, and a phase 3 trial for short bowel syndrome, a rare orphan disease. NMTR is backed by over 150 patents worldwide and owns all the global rights to their products. NMTR has a strong management team that has a history of bringing novel therapeutics to the market.

    NMTR proposed a public offering of common stock

    On Tuesday, 30th March 2021, 9 Meters announced that it has initiated a proposed underwritten public offering of its shares of common stock. It is expected that NMTR will grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase the additional 15% common stock shares that will be sold during the public offering. NMTR itself will sell all the shares in the proposed offering. There is no assurance that the offering will be completed and it is subject to the market and other conditions. The joint book-running managers for the proposed offering are William Blair & Company, LLC and Citigroup. NMTR announced that it will be offering 30,000,000 shares of its common stock to the public at a price of $1 per share. It is expected that the offering will close at 5th of April. The gross proceeds of NMTR from the public offering are expected to be $30 million, prior to the deduction of offering expenses payables, underwriting discounts, and commissions. An initial prospectus related to the proposed offering of NMTR will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and will later be available on SEC’s website. The copies of the prospectus related to the offering will also be available to be obtained from Citigroup Global Markets Inc. The final report of the offering will be revealed in a final prospectus to be filed with the SEC.

  • Early Morning Vibes: Watch These 4 Stocks Today

    Early Morning Vibes: Watch These 4 Stocks Today

    Key US stock index futures are mostly lower on Wednesday, while traders await the results of the US Senate elections and the announcement of the official results of the presidential elections in the country, trading data showed.

    Future for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) grew by 0.13% – to 30325 points, on the NASDAQ high-tech index – decreased by 2.19%, to 12,513.88 points, on the broad market S&P 500 index – by 0.51%, to 3699.38 points.

    Investors are closely following the US Senate elections. According to NBC News, Democrat Rafael Warnock wins the second round of Senate elections in the US state of Georgia. Democrats need to win both Senate seats from Georgia in order to gain control of the US Senate after the House of Representatives and strengthen the capacity of the future Joe Biden administration to conduct domestic politics.

    At the same time, analysts believe that the victory of the Democrats in the Senate elections could have a positive effect on the market. The “Blue Wave” (Senate Democratic advantage – ed.) Could be a good outcome for the markets as strong stimulus measures will help accelerate the economic recovery, “said Vasu Menon, senior investment strategist at OCBC Bank Wealth Management, whose opinion also leads the agency.

    Today Top Movers

    Aurora Cannabis Inc (ACB), a Drug Manufacturer company, soared about 17.94% ‎at $11.44 in pre-market trading Wednesday.‎

    Sundial Growers Inc (SNDL) share price jumped 23.56% to $0.67 during early morning ‎trading session on Wednesday.‎

    9 Meters Biopharma Inc (NMTR) stock increased 25.23% at $1.34 in the pre-‎market trading today.

    IsoRay Inc (ISR) gained over ‎254.38‎% at $1.88 in pre-market ‎trading on Wednesday after receiving clearance from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ‎for the use of C4 Imaging’s Sirius positive-signal MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Markers with Isoray’s Cesium-131, brachytherapy seeds.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    KeyBanc turned bullish on Cirrus Logic Inc. (CRUS), upgrading the stock to “Overweight” and assigning a $100.0 price target, representing potential upside of 15.79% from Tuesday’s close.

    MetLife Inc. (MET) 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 $52.0, suggesting 11.47% additional upside for the stock.

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT) received an upgrade from analysts at Citigroup. They changed their rating on JBHT to Buy from Neutral in a recently issued research note.

    Earlier Wednesday RBC Capital reduced its rating on Perrigo Company plc (PRGO) stock to Sector Perform from Outperform and assigned the price target to $49.

    Wells Fargo analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has been changed to Equal-Weight from Overweight and the new price target is set at $88.

    Analysts at B. Riley Securities downgraded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (KTOS)’s stock to Neutral from Buy Wednesday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    fuboTV Inc. (FUBO) 10% Owner COMCAST CORP announced the sale of shares taking place on Dec 31 at $30.06 for some 500,000 shares. The total came to more than $15.03 million.

    Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ICPT) CFO and Treasurer Kapadia Sandip sold on Jan 05 a total 23,764 shares at $24.47 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $53663.

    Gritstone Oncology Inc. (GRTS) Director Woiwode Thomas declared the purchase of shares taking place on Dec 30 at $3.71 for some 1,347,709 shares. The transaction amount was around $5.0 million.

    Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (TNXP) Chief Executive Officer LEDERMAN SETH bought on Dec 30 a total 118,267 shares at $0.68 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $23,800.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ:SMPL). It will announce its Nov 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $0.21 per share from revenues of $209.72M in the three-month period.

    Analysts expect The Greenbrier Companies Inc. (NYSE:GBX) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$0.07 per share, when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Nov 2020 is predicted to come in at $481.03M.

    Resources Connection Inc. (RGP), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.19 per share from revenues of $153.32M recently concluded three-month period.

  • 23 Stocks Making Sharp Moves in Pre Market Session

    23 Stocks Making Sharp Moves in Pre Market Session

    ‎Bionano Genomics Inc. (BNGO) stock soared 46.62% to $1.95 in the pre-‎market ‎trading after reporting that Praxis Genomics, LLC received accreditation from the College of ‎American ‎Pathologists (CAP). The most recent rating by Ladenburg Thalmann, on September 24, 2020, ‎is a Buy.‎

    ‎Tenax Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: TENX) shares are trading down -7.07% at $1.84 ‎at ‎the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.25 to $2.68.‎

    ‎Ideanomics Inc. (IDEX) stock soared 2.87% to $2.15 in the pre-market trading. ‎The ‎company recently revealed that its Mobile Energy Global (“MEG”) and its contracting entity ‎Qingdao ‎Chengyang Medici have signed an agreement with Meihao Chuxing, a joint venture between ‎BYD and ‎Didi, to purchase an initial 2,000 units of model BYD D1. ‎

    ‎Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited (OXBR) stock moved down -6.83 percent to $1.91 ‎in ‎the pre-market trading.‎

    ‎Guardion Health Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GHSI) shares are trading up 12.48% ‎at ‎‎$0.4289 at the time of writing. The firm lately declared the appointment of seasoned ‎nutritional ‎products industry leader Bret Scholtes as President and Chief Executive Officer. Company’s ‎‎52-week ‎ranged between $0.17 to $0.74.‎

    ‎Gevo Inc. (GEVO) is down more than -4.76% at $4.4 in pre-market ‎hours ‎Wednesday December 30, 2020. The stock had dropped over -4.15% to $4.62 in the last ‎trading ‎session.‎

    ‎Universal Security Instruments Inc. (UUU) stock moved up 5.0 percent to $5.25 ‎in ‎the pre-market trading following its statement regarding recent market activity in the ‎Company’s ‎stock.‎

    ‎Marathon Patent Group Inc. (MARA) gained over 10.03% at $12.94 in pre-‎market ‎trading Wednesday December 30, 2020. The company recently reported that it has entered ‎into a ‎contract with Bitmain to purchase 70,000 Antminer S-19 ASIC miners.‎

    Before the trading started on December 30, 2020, Ocugen Inc. (OCGN) is down -‎‎‎7.83% to reach $2.0. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.17 to $3.05.‎

    Before the trading started on December 30, 2020, Moderna Inc. (MRNA) is ‎up ‎‎3.59% to reach $118.5 following the declaration from the company that the it is engaged in ‎discussions ‎with the government of South Korea to potentially provide 40 million or more doses of the ‎Moderna ‎COVID-19 Vaccine to support South Korea’s aim of providing vaccines to the public as soon as ‎possible. ‎It has been trading in a 52-week range of $17.68 to $178.50.‎

    ‎Riot Blockchain Inc. (RIOT) stock soared 6.02% to $16.74 in the pre-market trading.‎

    ‎Technical Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: TCCO) shares are trading down -‎‎‎16.78% at $4.76 at the time of writing after declaring its results for the fiscal year ended September ‎‎26, ‎‎2020. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.72 to $7.00.‎

    ‎Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (TNXP) is up more than 2.21% at $0.6695 ‎in ‎pre-market hours Wednesday December 30, 2020. The stock had dropped over -6.16% to $0.65 in ‎the ‎last trading session.‎

    ‎AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) gained over 2.26% at $51.03 in pre-market ‎trading ‎Wednesday December 30, 2020 after receiving approval of its coronavirus vaccine in U.K.‎

    ‎New Concept Energy Inc. (AMEX: GBR) shares are trading down -14.75% at $2.08 ‎at ‎the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.55 to $2.19.‎

    ‎Moleculin Biotech Inc. (MBRX) stock plunged -1.67% to $0.8279 in the pre-‎market ‎trading after declaring that that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted ‎Orphan Drug ‎Designation (ODD) to Annamycin for treatment of soft tissue sarcomas.‎

    ‎MoSys Inc. (MOSY), a Semiconductors company, dropped about -13.22% at $2.1 ‎in ‎pre-market trading Wednesday.‎

    Before the trading started on December 30, 2020, Greenpro Capital Corp. (GRNQ) ‎is ‎down -2.15% to reach $1.82. The company lately revealed that it intends to set up a Bitcoin ‎‎($BTC) ‎Fund for investment. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.21 to $3.12.‎

    ‎Nxt-ID Inc. (NXTD) gained over 9.92% at $1.44 in pre-market trading ‎Wednesday ‎December 30, 2020.‎

    ‎Hepion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (HEPA) gained over 50.0% at $3.12 in pre-‎market ‎trading Wednesday December 30, 2020 after declaring positive top line data for low dose ‎CRV431 in ‎Phase 2a ‘AMBITION’ clinical trial for treatment of Advanced NASH.‎

    ‎XPeng Inc. (XPEV) is up more than 3.13% at $42.85 in pre-market hours ‎Wednesday ‎December 30, 2020. The stock had jumped over 9.31% to $41.55 in the last trading session.‎

    ‎BioNTech SE (BNTX) is up more than 3.5% at $91.37 in pre-market hours ‎Wednesday ‎December 30, 2020 following declaration from the financial magazine Caixin that Shanghai ‎Fosun ‎Pharmaceutical Group will set up a joint venture with BioNTech to produce COVID-19 vaccines in ‎China. ‎The stock had jumped over 0.19% to $88.28 in the last trading session.‎

    Before the trading started on December 30, 2020, Bit Digital Inc. (BTBT) is up ‎‎14.58% ‎to reach $12.1. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.28 to $12.45.‎

  • Market Movers: What changed for these 21 stocks while you were sleeping

    Market Movers: What changed for these 21 stocks while you were sleeping

    ‎Greenpro Capital Corp. (GRNQ), a Conglomerates company, dropped about -‎‎5.88% ‎at $1.76 in pre-market trading Tuesday after announcing Bitcoin fund.‎

    ‎ATIF Holdings Limited (ATIF) stock plunged -8.51% to $0.9698 in the pre-‎market ‎trading.‎

    ‎Bionano Genomics Inc. (BNGO) stock soared 8.57% to $0.96 in the pre-‎market ‎trading after declaring that Praxis Genomics, LLC received accreditation from the College of ‎American ‎Pathologists (CAP). The most recent rating by Ladenburg Thalmann, on September 24, 2020, ‎is a Buy. ‎

    ‎Zomedica Corp. (AMEX: ZOM) shares are trading up 4.5% at $0.2625 at the ‎time ‎of ‎writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.06 to $0.50.‎

    ‎Nano Dimension Ltd. (NASDAQ: NNDM) shares are trading up 5.52% at $8.6 at ‎the ‎time of writing after pricing $250 million registered direct offering. ‎Company’s 52-week ‎ranged ‎between $0.51 to $10.49. Analysts have a consensus price target of $8. ‎

    ‎Jaguar Health Inc. (JAGX) stock moved down -2.88 percent to $0.7325 in the pre-‎‎market trading.‎

    ‎Ideanomics Inc. (IDEX), a Software – Application company, rose about 4.27% at ‎‎$2.44 ‎in pre-market trading Tuesday following the declaration the signing of an agreement of its ‎Mobile ‎Energy Global (“MEG”) and contracting entity Qingdao Chengyang Medici with Meihao ‎Chuxing, a joint ‎venture between BYD and Didi, to purchase an initial 2,000 units of model BYD D1. ‎

    ‎Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is up more than 3.64% at $230.45 in pre-‎‎‎market hours Tuesday December 29, 2020. The stock had jumped over 0.16% to $222.36 in ‎the ‎last ‎trading session.‎

    Before the trading started on December 29, 2020, FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) is ‎up ‎‎2.3% to reach $11.81. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.84 to $13.91.‎

    ‎AeroCentury Corp. (ACY) lost over -25.7% at $10.29 in pre-market trading ‎Tuesday ‎December 29, 2020 following the update of listing standards compliance.‎

    ‎Color Star Technology Co. Ltd. (CSCW) is down more than -9.21% at $0.69 in pre-‎‎‎market hours Tuesday December 29, 2020. The stock had jumped over 7.04% to $0.76 in ‎the ‎last ‎trading session.‎

    Before the trading started on December 29, 2020, Guardion Health Sciences ‎Inc. ‎‎(GHSI) is up 14.83% to reach $0.36. The firm recently reported the appointment of ‎Bret ‎Scholtes, as its President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors. ‎He is ‎a veteran of the nutritional products industry for nearly a decade. It has been trading in a 52-‎week ‎range of $0.17 to $0.74.‎

    ‎Nokia Corporation (NOK) stock soared 2.31% to $3.99 in the pre-market ‎trading ‎after reporting that it has been selected by Thailand’s dtac as its first 5G partner.‎ The most ‎recent ‎rating by Exane BNP Paribas, on October 30, 2020, is a Neutral. ‎

    Before the trading started on December 29, 2020, Acasti Pharma Inc. (ACST) is ‎up ‎‎7.32% to reach $0.3343. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.17 to $2.75.‎

    ‎RMG Acquisition Corp. (RMG) grew over 2.1% at $32.61 in pre-market trading ‎today ‎following the stockholder approval of business combination with Romeo Systems, Inc. with ‎no ‎redemptions.‎

    ‎Aprea Therapeutics Inc. (APRE), a Biotechnology company, rose about 4.73% ‎at ‎‎$5.76 in pre-market trading Tuesday after declaring results of primary endpoint from Phase 3 trial ‎of ‎Eprenetapopt in TP53 Mutant Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS).‎

    ‎MicroVision Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS) shares are trading up 6.41% at $7.14 at ‎the ‎time ‎of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.15 to $9.74. Analysts have a consensus ‎price ‎target ‎of $4.50.‎

    ‎China Recycling Energy Corporation (CREG) is down more than -2.23% at $5.7 in pre-‎‎market hours Tuesday December 29, 2020 after revealing that it has entered into agreement to ‎acquire ‎Xi’an Taiying Energy Saving Technology ‎Co., Ltd..‎. The stock had jumped over 31.31% to $5.83 in ‎the last ‎trading session. ‎

    ‎BIOLASE Inc. (BIOL) stock moved up 25.44 percent to $0.6021 in the pre-‎market ‎trading.‎

    ‎Borr Drilling Limited (BORR), a Oil & Gas Drilling company, rose about 4.66% ‎at ‎‎$0.854 in pre-market trading Tuesday after reporting the appointment of Mr. Magnus Vaaler as its ‎new ‎Chief Financial Officer. He will replace Mr. Christoph Bausch.‎

    ‎Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX) shares are trading up 3.68% ‎at ‎‎$0.465 ‎at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.19 to $1.56. Analysts have ‎a ‎consensus ‎price target of $7.50.‎

  • ‎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.‎

  • Pre-Market Cues: 28 Stocks Roaring for Change On December 18th

    Pre-Market Cues: 28 Stocks Roaring for Change On December 18th

    Seneca Biopharma Inc. (SNCA), a Biotechnology company, rose about 0.2% at $0.96 in pre-market trading Friday after declaring merger agreement with Leading BioSciences, Inc. under which a wholly owned subsidiary of Seneca will merge with LBS in an all-stock transaction.

    Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) lost over -3.97% at $26.15 in pre-market trading Friday December 18, 2020 after reporting that it will hold its inaugural “Live Demo Day” on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:30pm ET.

    Atossa Therapeutics Inc. (ATOS) stock plunged -0.02% to $0.86 in the pre-market trading following its declaration of pricing of $14.0 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on January 26, 2018, is a Buy.

    Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) shares are trading down -6.27% at $23.9 at the time of writing. The company recently revealed an update following its test flight on December 12, 2020. Company’s 52-week ranged between $9.06 to $42.49. Analysts have a consensus price target of $19.

    BlackBerry Limited (BB), a Software – Infrastructure company, dropped about -4.36% at $7.9 in pre-market trading Friday after releasing its financial results for the three months ended November 30, 2020

    Before the trading started on December 18, 2020, Uxin Limited (UXIN) is up 4.5% to reach $1.16 following its announcement of unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.72 to $3.07.

    Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) stock plunged -2.98% to $10.76 in the pre-market trading. The firm recently revealed details of the expansion of its Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, reflecting significant reserve growth and the benefits of a larger-scale expansion project. The most recent rating by Noble Capital Markets, on September 14, 2020, is an Outperform.

    Novan Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVN) shares are trading up 6.25% at $0.68 at the time of writing. The company lately reported that it has enrolled 525 patients of the approximately 850 patients expected to enroll in the B-SIMPLE4 pivotal Phase 3 clinical study of SB206. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.22 to $3.72.

    CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CNSP), a Biotechnology company, rose about 15.2% at $2.88 in pre-market trading Friday after announcing FDA approval of IND application for its brain cancer drug candidate Berubicin.

    United States Steel Corporation (X) stock moved down -4.26 percent to $17.77 in the pre-market trading after reporting that fourth quarter 2020 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $55 million and expected fourth quarter 2020 adjusted diluted loss per share to be approximately ($0.85).

    BioCardia Inc. (BCDA) lost over -6.09% at $4.01 in pre-market trading Friday December 18, 2020 following an announcement from the firm that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has completed its prespecified data review for the Phase III pivotal CardiAMP Heart Failure Trial.

    Before the trading started on December 18, 2020, Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMPE) is up 8.43% to reach $1.93 after revealing the completion of its Phase I clinical trial and initiation of the first steps for a global Phase II clinical trial for intravenous (“IV”) Ampion treatment in COVID-19 patients. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.31 to $1.69.

    Drive Shack Inc. (NYSE: DS) shares are trading up 5.47% at $3.47 at the time of writing following the opening of its 65,000-square-foot entertainment golf venue located in Orlando. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.86 to $4.19. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.

    IZEA Worldwide Inc. (IZEA) tumbled over -3.7% at $1.04 in pre-market trading today. The company recently reported that it has just been awarded a mid-six figure contract from a Fortune 500 Manufacturer.

    Exela Technologies Inc. (XELA), a Software – Application company, rose about 81.87% at $0.66 in pre-market trading Friday after declaring that it has entered into a 5-year, $145 million term loan facility with Angelo Gordon, a global alternative investment firm.

    FedEx Corporation (FDX) stock moved down -2.89 percent to $283.8 in the pre-market trading after declaring strong results for the quarter ended November 30.

    Guardion Health Sciences Inc. (GHSI) stock plunged -2.13% to $0.23 in the pre-market trading. The firm recently declared progress on the introduction of its new vision support/energy drink, Epiq-V, which is under development for the United States and international markets.

    Amyris Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRS) shares are trading up 3.68% at $4.23 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.40 to $6.07. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.35.

    Mereo BioPharma Group plc (MREO), a Biotechnology company, rose about 40.27% at $3.1 in pre-market trading Friday following the declaration of a license and collaboration agreement with Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (RARE), for setrusumab, a monoclonal antibody in clinical development for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI).

    Surface Oncology Inc. (SURF) gained over 17.51% at $10.0 in pre-market trading Friday December 18, 2020 after revealing exclusive license agreement with GSK for novel immunotherapy program.

    Neovasc Inc. (NVCN) is down more than -8.52% at $0.91 in pre-market hours Friday December 18, 2020 after reporting the publication of peer-reviewed article in EuroIntervention. The stock had jumped over 3.61% to $0.99 in the last trading session.

    BioLineRx Ltd. (BLRX) tumbled over -1.1% at $2.7 in pre-market trading today. The firm lately declared final results from Phase 2a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 triple combination study of Motixafortide in second line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (PDAC).

    VYNE Therapeutics Inc. (VYNE), a Biotechnology company, rose about 8.05% at $1.88 in pre-market trading Friday after declaring the successful completion of its End-of-Phase 2 Meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

    Before the trading started on December 18, 2020, Mesoblast Limited (MESO) is down -26.75% to reach $9.94 after announcing an update on COVID-19 ARDS trial. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $3.12 to $21.28.

    Applied DNA Sciences Inc. (APDN) stock plunged -12.02% to $5.49 in the pre-market trading after reporting consolidated financial results for the full fiscal year and quarter ended September 30, 2020. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on July 20, 2020, is a Buy.

    Conformis Inc. (NASDAQ: CFMS) shares are trading up 3.8% at $0.6693 at the time of writing. The firm lately revealed the U.S. commercial launch of the Company’s new Cordera™ Match Hip System. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.50 to $1.66.

    Auris Medical Holding Ltd. (EARS) grew over 1.5% at $2.7 in pre-market trading today. The company recently provided a business update related to the Company’s funding position, its AM-301 program for the protection against airborne pathogens and allergens and the ongoing strategy review process.

    Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SNOA) stock moved up 19.79 percent to $9.14 in the pre-market trading following the announcement of partnership with Gabriel Science, LLC for dental.

  • Early Morning Vibes: 3 Growth Stocks To Invest In Right Now

    Early Morning Vibes: 3 Growth Stocks To Invest In Right Now

    US stock indices hit new highs on Thursday. Investors are delighted with signs of progress in agreeing on a new program of state aid to the economy. These stimulus measures should support the economy during a potential slowdown in growth during the winter season.
     

    As a result of trading, the S & P 500 rose 21.31 points, or 0.6%, to 3722.48 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 148.83 points, or 0.5%, to 30303.37 points. The Nasdaq Composite rose 106.56 points, or 0.8%, to 12,764.75 points.
     

    Economic Update
     

    Congress leaders on Wednesday moved closer to agreeing on a roughly $ 900 billion bailout program that would include another round of direct payments to households. The congressmen could not come to a compromise for several months. The fact that they are close to an agreement should cheer Americans up during the difficult period of the pandemic: although the vaccine has begun to spread in the US, hospital admissions remain at a record.
     

    Most investors are confident that the economy needs a new stimulus program to hold out until the end of winter. Mass vaccinations should help limit the spread of the virus in 2021. The increase in the number of infections affected consumer confidence and retail sales. In addition, some states have introduced new restrictions on the operation of companies.
     

    US labor market data today showed that the economy is facing obstacles. Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the United States for the week through December 12 rose by 23,000 to 885,000, while economists expected a slight decline in the indicator.
     

    Corporate Update
     

    Lennar shares gained 7.6%. The developer said that construction orders and construction completed in the 1st quarter are likely to exceed analysts’ expectations.

    Shares of Rite Aid is up 17%. Accenture rose 6.9%.
     

    The yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond rose to 0.929% from 0.920% on Wednesday. The dollar continued to decline. The WSJ dollar index fell 0.3%. On Wednesday, it dropped to its lowest level since April 2018.
     

    The downturn was triggered, among other things, by the Federal Reserve’s announcement that $ 120 billion in monthly asset purchases will continue until tangible progress is made towards targeted employment and inflation.

    Today Top Movers


    Cyclo Therapeutics Inc (CYTH) share price going up 86.29% at $8.83 in today’s premarket trading session after Analysts update its ranking to Buy.
     

    Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) share price is up 0.06% at $370.5 in premarket trading on Friday. After the news of company spending millions of dollars on the Employee apprecitions.
     

    Skillz Inc (SKLZ) is soaring 2.07%, with the share price of $23.2 in early morning on Friday after the company becomes first publicly-traded mobile esports platform.
     

    Casper Sleep Inc. (CSPR) trading at $6.49, with the gain of 0.16% in Friday’s premarket session surged on no major update.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades


    Keefe Bruyette turned bullish on Redwood Trust, Inc. (RWT), upgrading the stock to “Outperform” and assigning a $9.50 price target.
     

    Annaly Capital Management, Inc.(NYSE: NLY) has won the favor of Keefe Bruyette’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Market Perform to Outperform and moved their price target to $9.
     

    New Residential Investment Corp (NYSE: NRZ) received an upgrade from analysts at Keefe Bruyette, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $10.50. They changed their rating on NRZ to Outperform from Market Perform in a recently issued research note.
     

    Earlier Friday Stifel reduced its rating on DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc (XRAY) stock to Hold from Buy and assigned the price target to $52.
     

    Credit Suisse analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for AEGON N.V. (AEG) has been changed to Neutral from Outperform.
     

    Analysts at Credit Suisse downgraded Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR)’s stock to Underperform from Neutral on Friday.

    Latest Insider Activity


    Snap Inc. (SNAP) Chief Financial Officer Andersen Derek announced the sale of shares taking place on Dec 16 at $51.44 for some 33,164 shares. The total came to more than $1.71 million.
     

    Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) SVP & General Counsel Nault Casey M. sold on Dec 16 a total 329,291 shares at $10.02 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.5 million.
     

    9 Meters Biopharma Inc. (NMTR) Director Sirgo Mark A declared the purchase of shares taking place on Dec 15 at $0.65 for some 230,769 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.15 million.
     

    Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (LXRX) Director Artal International S.C.A. bought on Dec 16 a total 32,259,461 shares at $3.20 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $35.0 million.

    Earnings To Watch


    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE:MNSO). It will announce its Sep 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $0.03 per share from revenues of $291.99M in the three-month period.
     

    Analysts expect TuanChe Limited (NASDAQ:TC) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$0.24 per share, when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Sep 2020 is predicted to come in at $12.79M.
     

    NIKE Inc. (NKE), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.62 per share from revenues of $10.56B recently concluded three-month period.

  • 29 Stocks Taking Bigger Strides in Pre Market Session

    29 Stocks Taking Bigger Strides in Pre Market Session

    Aethlon Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: AEMD) shares are trading down -7.08% at $2.1 at the time of writing after reporting First Patient Treated in First-in-Human Clinical Trial of HEMOPURIFIER® in Head and Neck Cancer. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.76 to $4.34.

    Nxt-ID Inc. (NXTD) stock soared 41.77% to $1.31 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on November 20, 2017, is a Buy.

    Atossa Therapeutics Inc. (ATOS) gained over 9.38% at $1.05 in pre-market trading Thursday December 17, 2020.

    iQIYI Inc. (IQ) stock moved up 1.8 percent to $18.43 in the pre-market trading following the pricing of its offering of US$800 Million 4.00% convertible senior notes due 2026 and its offering of 40,000,000 American Depositary Shares.

    Naked Brand Group Limited (NAKD), a Apparel Manufacturing company, dropped about -2.44% at $0.1561 in pre-market trading Thursday.

    Diginex Limited (EQOS) is up more than 8.02% at $10.5 in pre-market hours Thursday December 17, 2020. The stock had jumped over 35.75% to $9.72 in the last trading session.

    Riot Blockchain Inc. (RIOT) gained over 9.67% at $11.8 in pre-market trading Thursday December 17, 2020. The firm recently reported an 8 megawatt (MW) pilot project to assess the potential for higher productivity and lower cost mining opportunities in Texas.

    Marathon Patent Group Inc. (MARA) grew over 19.81% at $9.86 in pre-market trading today.

    Zomedica Corp. (ZOM) is down more than -1.97% at $0.1594 in pre-market hours Thursday December 17, 2020. The stock had dropped over -3.21% to $0.16 in the last trading session.

    Phunware Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) shares are trading up 4.85% at $1.02 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.54 to $3.00. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.

    Before the trading started on December 17, 2020, Genius Brands International Inc. (GNUS) is down -2.37% to reach $1.65. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.05 to $11.73.

    Before the trading started on December 17, 2020, Jaguar Health Inc. (JAGX) is down -2.52% to reach $0.4099. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.19 to $1.08.

    Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) grew over 2.2% at $7.43 in pre-market trading today.

    Neovasc Inc. (NVCN) stock plunged -6.25% to $0.9 in the pre-market trading after declaring publication of peer-reviewed article in Euro Intervention. The most recent rating by Canaccord Genuity, on January 19, 2018, is a Buy.

    Transocean Ltd. (RIG) stock moved up 3.31 percent to $2.5 in the pre-market trading.

    Moderna Inc. (MRNA), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -1.66% at $134.75 in pre-market trading Thursday. The firm recently revealed that the it concluded an agreement with the Ministry of Health of Singapore to supply mRNA-1273, Moderna’s vaccine candidate against COVID-19

    Yamana Gold Inc. (AUY) stock soared 2.13% to $5.75 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by BMO Capital Markets, on November 16, 2020, is an Outperform.

    BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ: BLRX) shares are trading up 3.15% at $2.95 at the time of writing after revealing final results from Phase 2 a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 triple combination study of Motixafortide in second line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (PDAC). Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.06 to $3.72. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.

    MicroVision Inc. (MVIS) tumbled over -0.5% at $3.99 in pre-market trading today.

    DAVIDsTEA Inc. (DTEA), a Packaged Foods company, dropped about -2.12% at $2.31 in pre-market trading Thursday following release its third quarter results for the period ended October 31, 2020.

    Bit Digital Inc. (BTBT) gained over 18.02% at $5.96 in pre-market trading Thursday December 17, 2020.

    BioCardia Inc. (BCDA) is up more than 3.45% at $6.0 in pre-market hours Thursday December 17, 2020 after reporting $10.5 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The stock had dropped over -13.43% to $5.80 in the last trading session.

    Before the trading started on December 17, 2020, Canaan Inc. (CAN) is up 15.79% to reach $4.4. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.76 to $8.69.

    TransEnterix Inc. (TRXC) stock plunged -0.39% to $0.58 in the pre-market trading. The firm today revealed that Southern Surgical Hospital has entered into an agreement to lease and utilize a Senhance® Surgical System. The most recent rating by RBC Capital Mkts, on August 08, 2019, is a Sector perform.

    Xunlei Limited (NASDAQ: XNET) shares are trading up 7.89% at $3.28 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.38 to $5.94.

    Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) grew over 4.09% at $10.7 in pre-market trading today after revealing details of the expansion of its Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, reflecting significant reserve growth and the benefits of a larger-scale expansion project.

    Hecla Mining Company (HL) stock moved up 2.41 percent to $5.96 in the pre-market trading.

    9 Meters Biopharma Inc. (NMTR), a Biotechnology company, rose about 19.21% at $0.9 in pre-market trading Thursday after declaring closing of offering of common stock.

    First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) stock moved up 1.74 percent to $12.3 in the pre-market trading.

  • Biotech Roundup &The delivery of the Pfizer’s vaccine to U.S. – starts Today

    Biotech Roundup &The delivery of the Pfizer’s vaccine to U.S. – starts Today

    This weekend, the U.S. government is packaging millions of doses of the coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech for distribution to places around the country, a mammoth logistics task in favor of what could be the most difficult immunization campaign in history.

    In delivering the vaccine, which is delicate and needs careful care, FedEx and UPS would play key roles. At the terminal, shipments can gain preferential entry. If a plane arrives to land with vaccinations, other passenger flights may have to loop around to wait for their chance.

    The arrival of the first vaccines comes as the virus continues to rage through the USA, with more than 207,000 new cases identified on Saturday by authorities. That took the number to more than 16 million, the most in the world by far. For the first time on Wednesday, more than 3,000 deaths were reported, and the country’s number is nearing 300,000.

    vTv Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:VTVT) shares were trading up 41.55% at $3.10 at the time of writing on Friday. The firm on November 25, 2020 announced common stock purchase agreement for up to $47 million with Lincoln Park Capital.

    vTv Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:VTVT) share price went from a low point around $1.44 to briefly over $4.23 in past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $3.10. VTVT market cap has remained high, hitting $161.79M at the time of writing, giving it price-to-sales ratio of more than 7350.

    If we look at the recent analyst rating VTVT, H.C. Wainwright initiated coverage on VTVT shares with a Buy rating.

    aTyr Pharma Inc. (LIFE) last closed at $4.64, in a 52-week range of $2.13 to $7.62. The company on November 13, 2020 released third quarter results and provided a corporate update.

    ADiTx Therapeutics Inc. (ADTX) stock soar by 3.77% to $2.48. The firm reported on December 8, 2020, that it will present at the 13th annual LD Micro main event conference on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM EST / 8:00 AM PST.

    9 Meters Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ:NMTR) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -11.75%.

    Iterum Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ:ITRM) rose 11.72% after gaining more than $0.1 on Friday. The biotechnology firm declared on December 7,2020, filing of US patent application based on favorable written opinion of the International Search Authority.

    Vaxart Inc. (VXRT) last closed at $7.44, in a 52-week range of $0.28 to $17.49.

    Catabasis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CATB) stock soar by 14.51% to $2.21. The most recent rating by Wedbush, on November 02, 2020, is at a Neutral.

    Advaxis Inc. (NASDAQ:ADXS) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 3.56%. The company on November 27, 2020 reported the closing of $9.2 million public offering. The most recent rating by Barclays, on August 03, 2016, is at an Overweight.

    Xeris Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:XERS) rose 11.74% after gaining more than $0.48 on Friday following an announcement from the company that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive Opinion for Ogluo™ (glucagon).

    Novavax Inc. (NVAX) last closed at $124.88, in a 52-week range of $3.65 to $189.40. The firm on December 9, 2020, declared the appointment of Margaret G. McGlynn, R. Ph. to its board as an independent director. Analysts have a consensus price target of $186.20.

    Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. (CRBP) stock soar by 1.52% to $1.34. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on September 08, 2020, is at a Neutral.

    Adaptimmune Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ:ADAP) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.23%. The most recent rating by Mizuho, on April 22, 2020, is at a Neutral.

    Novan Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVN) rose 1.10% after gaining more than $0.01 on Friday.

    Nabriva Therapeutics plc (NBRV) last closed at $2.44, in a 52-week range of $3.26 to $18.29. The company recently announced pricing of $15 million public offering.

    Salarius Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SLRX) stock drop by -31.34% to $0.92 after declaring that it has entered into agreements with several institutional and accredited investors to exercise of warrants for $3.5 million of gross proceeds to be used for ongoing development of Seclidemstat. The most recent rating by Ladenburg Thalmann, on April 27, 2020, is at a Buy.