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  • Sesen Bio Inc. (SESN) Shareholders Bear Fruits of Merger

    Sesen Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: SESN) has made the news lately, as its merging partner, Carisma Therapeutics has gone on to up its dividend payment from $25 million to a whopping $70 million. This bodes well for the future of the combined entities and hints toward a path of shared value creation.

    Sesen Bio Shareholders Receive Generous Dividends

    Sesen Bio Inc. (SESN) finds itself in the spotlight of the wider market, given a recent news update, relating to its merger agreement with the private pharmaceutical company, Carisma Therapeutics Inc. As part of the agreement, Sesen shareholders will be receiving a cash dividend of $0.34 per share, amounting to over $70 million, in total. This update comes after the previously stated amount was initially set at $25 million in total or $0.12 per individual share. This ‘treat’ to investors comes in addition to an earlier commitment made worth $30 million, which the management of Carisma claims to still stand by. This merger agreement is clearly in line with the best interests of the shareholders, as well as its future.

    SESN Merger Overview

    Looking into the planned merger between Sesen Bio and Carisma, it is clear that there are clear long-term benefits that shareholders face exposure to, in addition to the immediate cash dividend. The joint entity would boast the combined technical know-how, capability, and intellectual properties of both companies while enabling effective research to see carried out. The decision to merge comes after a rigorous assessment by the SESN board, which also considered liquidation as a strong option. After looking at 42 bid proposals, the board deemed Carisma as being the most optimal player to merge with.

    Conclusion

    SESN stock is on the verge of drastic change in its merger with Carisma Therapeutics. The $70 million cash payment paid to its shareholders is part of a long-term collaboration of joint success.

  • Best Penny Stocks for 2021

    Are penny stocks the right start for you to invest in stocks? What are the best penny stocks under $5 in 2021? Not sure if you should make a decent investment in penny stocks or rather spend all your savings on the cherry-picked blue-chip stocks?

    Here’s the CODE to remember while investing in stocks.

    People often look at billion-dollar companies with premium share prices of $500 to consider them valuable. However, this is a common misconception because the stock’s share price does not always have something to do with the value of the stock. In reality, price holds very little sway compared to the value of the stock. Instead, it’s the value of the stock and potential in stock’s fundamentals and metrics that define if the present value of the stock makes it worth it or not.

    In other words, stocks under $5 in price can make you the same percentage of profit as a $500 stock can. All you have to do is know the right trends, developments, and measures for investing in the best stocks.

    In this article, we are going to give you the 5 penny stocks of the year that have the best potential to make you rich. We will also provide you with the key measures to learn how to invest in valuable penny stocks.

    Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT)

    First on our list of $5 stocks is Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), which was the latest target of the raging meme stock phenomenon. It is a leading company in renewable wave energy technology. Its proprietary technology allows it to convert ocean waves into electrical energy. As the world drives towards global green and renewable energy, OPTT stock is going to see big future gains. OPTT stock is valued at 130 million and reported a strong liquidity position of $80.4 million cash in total for the fiscal quarter ended on 30th January 2021. OPTT increased efficiency by reducing its operating expense by 4.3% to $2.78 million in the quarter ended on 30th January. It has recently acquired a technology company for offshore engineering services known as trident technology. OPTT aims to expand its customer base and technology installation-deployment contracts, making this a very potent stock to invest in.

    Atlantic American Corporation (AAME)

    Next on our list of $5 stocks is Atlantic American Corporation (AAME). It is one of the best performing life insurance companies in 2021 that offers insurance products like life, health, property, and casualty insurance policies. The company has a market cap of 86.971 million. Atlantic was affected by the disruption caused by the pandemic, which led to a material decline in capital markets. But despite that, AAME managed to increase its premium revenue to $46.1 million in the first quarter of 2021. Operating loss was reduced to $2.0 million. According to the company’s income statement, the stock had an ROI of 112% for its investors since the start of the year. The company reported $200 million in 2020 and is expected to increase its revenue growth in 2021 since the effect of the pandemic is fading. AAME stock, which has a $0.02 quarterly dividend, is appropriate for income investors since it issues a dividend quarterly.

    Sesen Bio (SESN)

    The third stock in the list of under $5 stocks is Sesen Bio (SESN). It is a late-stage clinical company that uses the proprietary treatment of cancer using Targeted Fusion Protein Therapeutic. SESN has been churning revenue and increasing share price for the past 12 months. The share price started at 1.30 dollars this year and is currently around the 4 dollar mark. The price of the SESN stock has risen by 472% from the past year. The market cap is at 722.607 million dollars. Its lead candidate is the real-money maker, which is known as Vicineum. Vicineum is going through trials and tests to treat bladder cancer as well as head and neck cancer. This broad cancer treatment showed a 71% non-recurrence rate in Phase 2 trials. It is also expected to gain regulatory approvals by 2021 in the US and by 2022 in Europe. Therefore, investors can jump on this bandwagon and expect it to cross the $5 mark after the approval period.

    AmpliTech Group (AMPG)

    Fourth, on our list of investing in penny stocks is AmpliTech Group (AMPG). This stock is known as the 5G revolution stock. 5G industry is still relatively a very early stage market. But that is exactly what makes this stock a potentially profitable long-term buy option. Its diversified portfolio, including the internet of things, space technology, and defense technology, will immediately get a boost in contract demands and revenue once fused with 5G technology. In addition, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, which shows that majority of the company’s operations have not been funded by debt but own capital. Currently, the AMPG stock is almost touching the $5 mark. According to Investopedia, this $45.877 million market cap stock will exit the penny stock category by a strong margin once the 5G starts rolling and is expected to grow 30% in the near term thanks to a recent $23 million capital raise from winning a contract from Fortune 100 defense contractor. In the first quarter of 2021, the company reported a backlog of $2.4 million.

    Mind Medicine (MNMD)

    Our final selection for the under $5 stock is a euro pharmaceutical stock that is as significant, if not more, as the rest of the 4 penny stocks. It is called Mind Medicine (MNMD). It has a competitive advantage in the pharmaceutical sector because it targets and deals with psychedelics. MNMD stock is currently under the $4 mark. The company has a solid debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07. The total equity has risen by a whopping 855% in the quarter ending on 30th January compared to the prior quarter. This 847.955 million dollars valued company will see significant boosts once it gains regulatory approvals, an observed trend in biotech stocks. The company is offering experiential therapy through LSD administration for treating mental health issues. This psychedelic stock is only possible in this timeline because of growing acceptance and approvals by local and state regulators to use drugs for medicinal or recreational purposes. Because of this, Mind Medicine believes it can target an addressable market that could grow by $16 trillion by 2030.

  • What changed for these 30 stocks in Pre Market Session

    What changed for these 30 stocks in Pre Market Session

    Usio Inc. (USIO) stock soared 41.54% to $2.59 in the pre-market trading after declaring that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire the assets of Information Management Solutions, LLC (IMS).
    NeuroMetrix Inc. (NURO), a Medical Instruments & Supplies company, dropped about -8.03% at $2.75 in pre-market trading Wednesday.
    Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) stock moved up 43.36 percent to $1.23 in the pre-market trading following a strategic alliance with Spherex to drive Cinedigm’s global growth.
    Recon Technology Ltd. (RCON) stock moved up 112.5 percent to $3.06 in the pre-market trading.
    Curis Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS) shares are trading up 2.29% at $6.7 at the time of writing after revealing proposed public offering of common Stock. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.62 to $3.59. Analysts have a consensus price target of $5.
    Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE) lost over -7.04% at $0.355 in pre-market trading Wednesday December 09, 2020. The firm recently declared a financial update and the Company’s 2021 capital budget and production guidance.
    Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) is down more than -0.94% at $10.5 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 09, 2020. The stock had jumped over 1.24% to $10.60 in the last trading session.
    Carnival Corporation & Plc (CCL) is up more than 2.76% at $24.22 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 09, 2020 following declaration of Cunard, a part of Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL), that it has extended its pause in operations due to the ongoing travel constraints in place across the world. The stock had jumped over 1.59% to $23.57 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on December 09, 2020, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) is up 2.56% to reach $19.62 after reporting upsize of previously announced cash tender offers and consent solicitations for certain of its senior notes. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $8.52 to $47.58.
    Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (SPCE) stock soared 2.55% to $34.24 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Goldman, on October 23, 2020, is a Neutral.
    Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) shares are trading down -4.04% at $10.7 at the time of writing after getting clean chit from U.S government regarding a government loan. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.50 to $60.00.
    Moderna Inc. (MRNA) grew over 3.38% at $175.6 in pre-market trading today after declaring that the Swiss Federal Government has increased its confirmed order commitment from 4.5 million to 7.5 million doses of Moderna’s vaccine candidate against COVID-19, mRNA-1273.
    Riot Blockchain Inc. (RIOT), a Software – Application company, dropped about -5.78% at $9.3 in pre-market trading Wednesday.
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), a Travel Services company, rose about 1.95% at $28.7 in pre-market trading Wednesday after announcing partnership with AtmosAir Solutions.
    XPeng Inc. (XPEV) stock moved down -3.72 percent to $46.88 in the pre-market trading following the pricing of follow-on public offering of American depositary shares.
    Cinemark Holdings Inc. (CNK) stock soared 2.26% to $15.36 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Loop Capital, on November 19, 2020, is a Hold.
    Before the trading started on December 09, 2020, Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (TNXP) is up 0.15% to reach $0.65 after declaring results of positive phase 3 RELIEF study for TNX-102 SL 5.6 mg in Fibromyalgia. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.39 to $2.46.
    CBAK Energy Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) shares are trading up 3.3% at $5.95 at the time of writing following the publication of securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors for a registered direct placement of approximately $49.2 million of common stock at a price of $5.18 per share. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.36 to $11.40.
    Jaguar Health Inc. (NASDAQ: JAGX) shares are trading down -4.84% at $0.3798 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.19 to $1.08. Analysts have a consensus price target of $2.
    United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL) grew over 1.88% at $49.96 in pre-market trading today after launching virtual, on demand customer service at the airport.
    GameStop Corp. (GME) is down more than -17.59% at $13.96 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 09, 2020 after releasing results for the third quarter ended October 31, 2020. The stock had jumped over 3.61% to $16.94 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on December 09, 2020, ADMA Biologics Inc. (ADMA) is up 4.31% to reach $2.18. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.45 to $4.65.
    Before the trading started on December 09, 2020, HEXO Corp. (HEXO) is down -2.91% to reach $1.0. The firm recently reported downward revision to its proposed share consolidation ratio. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.35 to $2.30.
    United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is up more than 1.37% at $8.88 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 09, 2020 afterreporting unaudited net sales for the month of November 2020. The stock had dropped over -3.10% to $8.76 in the last trading session.
    Apache Corporation (NASDAQ: APA) shares are trading up 1.08% at $14.92 at the time of writing following the board of directors of Apache Corporation (APA) has declared a regular cash dividend on the company’s common shares. Company’s 52-week ranged between $3.80 to $33.77. Analysts have a consensus price target of $16.
    Phunware Inc. (PHUN) stock moved down -3.28 percent to $0.81 in the pre-market trading after revealing its receipt of the Privacy Shield certification.
    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (SRNE) stock soared 9.62% to $8.66 in the pre-market trading after declaring that it has received CLIA Licensure from the State of California that permits testing of clinical samples. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on July 31, 2020, is a Buy.
    Sesen Bio Inc. (SESN) gained over 5.42% at $1.75 in pre-market trading Wednesday December 09, 2020 following the announcement of commercial manufacturing and global supply partnership with Qilu Pharmaceutical.
    Before the trading started on December 09, 2020, Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) is up 2.27% to reach $44.61 after reporting that a leading global investment firm has agreed to purchase approximately 50,000,000 Class A ordinary shares of the Company in the form of prepaid warrants for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$260,000,000. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $8.16 to $51.10.
    Westwater Resources Inc. (WWR) stock soared 3.87% to $5.63 in the pre-market trading. The company recently provided an update on progress at its pilot plant operations at Dorfner Anzaplan’s facilities near Amberg, Germany, as well as at facilities in Frankfort, Germany, Chicago, Illinois, and Buffalo, New York.

  • Pre-Market Cues: 29 Stocks Roaring for Change On December 7th

    Pre-Market Cues: 29 Stocks Roaring for Change On December 7th

    HL Acquisitions Corp. (HCCH) is up more than 5.38% at $25.25 in pre-market hours Monday December 07, 2020. The firm recently reported that that the shareholders of HL have approved the business combination between HL and Fusion Fuel at an annual general meeting of shareholders. The stock had jumped over 27.65% to $23.96 in the last trading session.
    China HGS Real Estate Inc. (NASDAQ: HGSH) shares are trading down -17.83% at $2.12 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.48 to $4.40.
    Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) grew over 4.07% at $0.7269 in pre-market trading today after announcing eight additional linear streaming channels are now available on Rad’s fast-growing global streaming platform.
    Before the trading started on December 07, 2020, PDS Biotechnology Corporation (PDSB) is down -7.49% to reach $2.47. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.62 to $4.98.
    Pioneer Power Solutions Inc. (PPSI), a Electrical Equipment & Parts company, dropped about -6.59% at $4.11 in pre-market trading Monday. The company lately declared that it has finalized a conclusive settlement with Myers Power Products, Inc., a specialty electrical products manufacturer.
    Castor Maritime Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRM) shares are trading down -3.25% at $0.1935 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.11 to $2.60.
    RMG Acquisition Corp. (RMG) is down more than -5.62% at $17.31 in pre-market hours Monday December 07, 2020. The firm recently announced the nomination of Paul Williams to serve on the board of directors of Romeo Power upon consummation of merger. The stock had jumped over 19.95% to $18.34 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on December 07, 2020, Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU) is up 6.2% to reach $2.74. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.78 to $2.42.
    Safe-T Group Ltd (SFET) stock soared 20.49% to $1.47 in the pre-market trading. The technology firm recently declared that it will hold a virtual event – webinar with Fujitsu, a global information and communication technology (ICT) company, on December 10, 2020.
    Before the trading started on December 07, 2020, ENGlobal Corporation (ENG) is up 4.42% to reach $1.89. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.46 to $4.32.
    Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: FRSX) shares are trading down -6.96% at $1.47 at the time of writing after reporting that it will provide its QuadSight® multispectral vision solution, and is expected to receive approximately one million USD from the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 framework program. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.46 to $1.95. Analysts have a consensus price target of $16.
    Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV (HCAC) is up more than 16.13% at $15.62 in pre-market hours Monday December 07, 2020. The stock had jumped over 10.52% to $13.45 in the last trading session.
    Sesen Bio Inc. (SESN) is up more than 4.58% at $1.6 in pre-market hours Monday December 07, 2020. The firm recently revealed partnership with Hikma Pharmaceuticals for the commercialization of Vicineum™ in the Middle East and North Africa. The stock had jumped over 15.04% to $1.53 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on December 07, 2020, Apache Corporation (APA) is down -2.5% to reach $14.8. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $3.80 to $33.77.
    BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB) shares are trading down -2.7% at $8.29 at the time of writing after declaring that it will report results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.70 to $9.69.
    TechnipFMC plc (NYSE: FTI) shares are trading down -3.41% at $9.92 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $4.49 to $21.84.
    Nesco Holdings Inc. (NSCO) tumbled over -12.41% at $5.86 in pre-market trading today as the firm revealed that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Custom Truck One Source (“CTOS”) for a purchase price of $1.475 billion.
    Penn Virginia Corporation (PVAC) is down more than -2.05% at $9.55 in pre-market hours Monday December 07, 2020. The stock had jumped over 7.50% to $9.75 in the last trading session.
    Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) stock soared 11.57% to $1.35 in the pre-market trading after reporting that the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) has approved a bipartisan bill entitled the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act (ANIA). The most recent rating by Canaccord Genuity, on October 14, 2020, is a Speculative buy.
    Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT) shares are trading up 2.67% at $47.33 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $14.56 to $54.50.
    Verb Technology Company Inc. (VERB) grew over 2.46% at $1.25 in pre-market trading today. The firm lately revealed that it will deliver a presentation at the Benzinga Global Small Cap Conference being held December 8-9, 2020.
    TransEnterix Inc. (TRXC) is down more than -7.22% at $0.47 in pre-market hours Monday December 07, 2020. The stock had jumped over 6.63% to $0.51 in the last trading session.
    FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL), a Electrical Equipment & Parts company, rose about 3.77% at $8.25 in pre-market trading Monday following the closing of public offering of 39,696,320 shares of common stock.
    Before the trading started on December 07, 2020, Senseonics Holdings Inc. (SENS) is up 9.28% to reach $0.4699. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.35 to $1.78.
    Before the trading started on December 07, 2020, The Macerich Company (MAC) is down -2.44% to reach $11.6 after declaring that the Company has earned Bureau Veritas SafeGuard™ Hygiene Excellence and Safety Certification for key properties. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $4.56 to $26.20.
    Southwestern Energy Company (SWN) stock plunged -2.33% to $2.93 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by UBS, on December 01, 2020, is a Sell.
    Gamida Cell Ltd. (GMDA) is up more than 7.6% at $7.5 in pre-market hours Monday December 07, 2020 after reporting in an oral presentation the updated and expanded results from a Phase 1 clinical study of GDA-201. The stock had jumped over 5.61% to $6.97 in the last trading session.
    Sintx Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SINT) shares are trading up 2.45% at $2.09 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.28 to $3.30.
    Matinas BioPharma Holdings Inc. (MTNB) grew over 12.84% at $1.23 in pre-market trading today after announcing collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to evaluate oral formulations of Gilead’s antiviral remdesivir utilizing Matinas’ LNC Platform delivery technology.

  • 15 Trending Stocks in Biotechnology Industry

    15 Trending Stocks in Biotechnology Industry

    The biggest movers of the 2020 are biotech stocks. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has put brighter spotlight on the future of healthcare and specially biotech stocks have respond accordingly.

    Innovative biotech business have adopted the change and are competing to make what could become a life-saving treatment for millions in the form of a vaccine.

    Some of the biggest winners of this transformative mega-trend are discussed below.

    Genocea Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GNCA) shares were trading up 24.44% at $4.48 at the time of writing on Friday.

    Genocea Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:GNCA) share price went from a low point around $1.10 to briefly over $3.86 in past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $4.48. GNCA market cap has remained high, hitting $99.50M at the time of writing, giving it price-to-sales ratio of more than 110.

    If we look at the recent analyst rating GNCA, SVB Leerink initiated coverage on GNCA shares with an Outperform.

    Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (ABUS) last closed at $4.96, in a 52-week range of $0.82 to $6.48. Analysts have a consensus price target of $5.00.

    Ocugen Inc. (OCGN) stock soar by 32.85% to $0.38.

    Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:TNXP) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -3.97%. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on April 18, 2019, is at a Buy.

    Capricor Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:CAPR) rose 29.31% after gaining more than $1.75 on Friday.

    Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMPE) last closed at $0.96, in a 52-week range of $0.26 to $0.97.

    iBio Inc. (IBIO) last closed at $5.50, in a 52-week range of $0.05 to $7.45.

    Novan Inc. (NOVN) stock soar by 6.06% to $0.86. The most recent rating by Piper Jaffray, on January 06, 2020, is at a Neutral.

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:ONTX) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -2.63%. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on March 01, 2018, is at a Buy.

    Actinium Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:ATNM) rose 7.45% after gaining more than $0.03 on Friday.

    Sesen Bio Inc. (SESN) last closed at $0.99, in a 52-week range of $0.37 to $1.54.

    VistaGen Therapeutics Inc. (VTGN) stock drop by -4.39% to $0.76. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on June 27, 2018, is at a Buy.

    Qualigen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:QLGN) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 11.22%.

    PolarityTE Inc. (NASDAQ:PTE) rose 10.56% after gaining more than $0.17 on Friday.

    Matinas BioPharma Holdings Inc. (MTNB) last closed at $0.96, in a 52-week range of $0.49 to $2.49.