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  • Sundial (SNDL) Stock Price Is Up 7% In Premarket Trading. Why?

    The share price of Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) was up 7.0% in premarket trading at last check. During Wednesday’s session, Sundial stock gained 12.15 percent to close at $1.00. A count of 233.33 million shares of SNDL stock traded on Wednesday was a bit higher than the 231.66 million shares traded daily in the past 50 days.

    Within the past week, SNDL stock has gained 1.06%, bringing its twelve-month gain to 9.89%. For the past three months, SNDL stock lost -11.11%, whereas for the past six months, it has gained 97.82%. SNDL has an outstanding share count of approximately 1.66 billion and its market capitalization is $1.93 billion. The SNDL stock is once again flying high to the tune of positive mentions on different social media platforms.

    Has SNDL been hyped up by memes?

    The business of Sundial is divided into two segments: Cannabis and Investments. A total of 448,000 square feet of growing space is available at SNDL cannabis operations in Canada to cultivate small quantities of cannabis by using the “room” approach. In addition to its ‘craft-at-scale’ modular growing approach, award-winning genetics, and experienced growers, it is an award-winning licensed producer that crafts cannabis using state-of-the-art indoor facilities. SNDL’s investment operations aim to invest and partner globally in the cannabis sector in a direct and indirect manner.

    Cannabis companies that are seen as likely consolidators have attracted traders in recent weeks. Many weed producers struggle to turn a profit, and SNDL is no exception. SNDL has strengthened its stock price due partly to its popularity on Reddit and other stock-focused forums. The SNDL, however, remains the riskiest bet since it has produced losses in the past.

    Last month, Sundial announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2021. A closer look at the same could provide us with insight into SNDL’s standing.

    Financial and Operational Highlights:

    • In the first quarter, operations at SNDL generated earnings of $1.7 million compared to a loss of $32.7 million in the previous quarter.
    • A loss of $134.4 million was recorded by SNDL in the reported quarter as a result of $130.0 million of noncash amounts accounting for share price volatility.
    • At March 31, 2021, SNDL held $96.0 million of cannabis-related loans and marketable securities which generated $15.7 million in income.
    • In the reported quarter, SNDL’s cannabis revenue dropped 30% to $11.7 million from a year-ago revenue of $12.7 million.

    Operational efforts by SNDL:

    Sundial (SNDL) remained struggling to increase its cultivation and processing activities along with its commitment to improving cultivation outcomes. Due to the continued growth of the discount segment and inventory monetization strategies through the Grasslands brand, SNDL experienced decreased revenue in the first quarter. In addition, seasonality and COVID-19 restrictions affected SNDL’s sales in the first quarter.

  • Early Morning Vibes: 4 Stocks You Should Watch Immediately

    Early Morning Vibes: 4 Stocks You Should Watch Immediately

    The S&P 500 rose 1.14% to 3,925 points yesterday while the Nasdaq 100 was up only 0.81%. Over the years, the Nasdaq 100 has actually become more volatile than the S&P 500. This higher beta now appears to have temporarily disappeared. In the article about sector rotation , you can read how you can apply the sector rotation to your portfolio yourself. The Dow Jones also rose noticeably more than the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 yesterday. The Dow closed at a new all-time high of 31,961 points, which was a daily result of plus 1.35%. The strong rise of heavyweights Boeing and Chevron was the basis here.

    In short, some of the money that is used to help people and companies in difficulty ends up on the stock exchange. Higher liquidity usually means higher stock market prices. Central bank policies have an inflationary effect on stocks and other assets such as real estate. The survey also shows that investors are extremely positive about the stock market. At the same time, we hear Charlie Munger, the strong man next to Warren Buffett, warn of a new bubble. This brings us straight to GameStop. The share of the American computer game retailer exploded again yesterday. 

    The roll-out of the vaccination program appears to be gaining momentum. An interesting study has taken place in Israel on the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Of course we already know the results of the clinical studies, but it is always a question of how well the vaccines hold up in real situations. The Israeli study followed 1.2 million people of which nearly 600,000 received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. 

    Two shots were administered. The scientists were surprised that the symptomatic effectiveness was 94%. Hospitalization fell by 87%.Moreover, a quarter of the people who were followed were over 60 years old. Experts expect that with such results, we can achieve global immunity when 60 to 70% of the population is vaccinated. Pfizer stock did not respond to the news.

    Today Top Movers

    Cross Country Healthcare Inc. (NASDAQ: CCRN) shares are trading up 27.04% at $12.78 at the time of writing after releasing fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results. 

    Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) stock soared 11.72% to $1.62 in the pre-market trading. SNDL and Indiva Limited announce the closing of the previously announced $22,000,000 strategic investment (the “Investment”) into Indiva by Sundial. 

    AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) grew over 17.49% at $10.68 in pre-market trading today as the social media hype was created recently to influence investors sentiment. 

    GameStop Corp. (GME), a Specialty Retail company, rose about 57.56% at $144.5 in pre-market trading Thursday as on social media, a hype has been playing key role to affect investors with the intent of swaying their decision.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    UBS turned bullish on AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), upgrading the stock to “Buy”. 

    Sunrun Inc. (RUN) has won the favor of Credit Suisse’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Outperform and moved their price target to $79.0, suggesting 26.28% additional upside for the stock. 

    Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA) received an upgrade from analysts at Jefferies. They changed their rating on BBVA to Buy from Hold in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Thursday Credit Suisse reduced its rating on Lennox International Inc. (LII) stock to Underperform from Neutral and assigned the price target to $285. 

    Morgan Stanley analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for NeoGenomics Inc. (NEO) has been changed to Equal Weight from Overweight and the new price target is set at $14. 

    Analysts at BMO Capital downgraded Chuy’s Holdings Inc. (CHUY)’s stock to Market Perform from Outperform Thursday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Hess Corporation (HES) Chief Executive Officer HESS JOHN B announced the sale of shares taking place on Feb 23 at $66.73 for some 200,000 shares. The total came to more than $13.35 million. 

    Fortive Corporation (FTV) SVP – Human Resources Walker Stacey A. sold on Feb 23 a total 24,259 shares at $67.23 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.12 million. 

    Chevron Corporation (CVX) Director HEWSON MARILLYN A declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 18 at $95.21 for some 3,200 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.3 million. 

    AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (AIM) CEO & President EQUELS THOMAS K. bought on Feb 24 a total 209,630 shares at $2.26 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $25,000.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.35 per share from revenues of $279.41M in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$0.1 per share, when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $87.32M. 

    Southwestern Energy Company (SWN), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.14 per share from revenues of $701.09M recently concluded three-month period.

  • Early Morning Vibes: 4 Trending Stocks To Watch Right Now

    Early Morning Vibes: 4 Trending Stocks To Watch Right Now

    On February 12, American stock markets closed in the green. The S&P 500 Index climbed 0.47% to 3935 points, the NASDAQ rose 0.50%, and the Dow Jones added a symbolic 0.09%. Prospects for the adoption of another fiscal stimulus program in the States continued to support quotations. The healthcare sector outperformed the market, climbing 0.75% on a positive Illumina report. The finance sector grew 0.95% on the back of rising Treasury yields.

    Company news

    Illumina (ILMN: + 11.9%) quarterly results exceeded expectations on strong demand for DNA instruments.

    PayPal (PYPL: + 4.7%) expects to double the number of users of the payment system by 2025 from its current 377 million, tripling the volume of transactions.

    HubSpot (HUBS: + 16.4%), a cloud-based marketing and sales solutions provider, delivered strong reporting on the digitalization trend in small and medium-sized businesses.

    Today, global stock markets are showing mixed dynamics. The news background remains quite calm. Market participants’ optimism is boosted by the improved epidemiological situation in Europe and the USA, accelerated vaccination, and the prospects for fiscal stimulus. The seven-day average number of coronavirus cases in the United States for the first time since November fell below 100 thousand, and the number of hospitalized people fell from 80 thousand to 65 thousand in just a week. The situation is improving in all 50 states. Pessimists expect new outbreaks of disease due to the spread of virus mutations, however, if the current positive trends continue, the anticoid restrictions will begin to be lifted everywhere pretty soon.

    Joe Biden plans to make his first trip outside Washington as president today. He will deliver a speech in Wisconsin on the fiscal stimulus package. The president is also expected to speak out on the pandemic and its impact on the US economy. The purpose of the speech is ultimately to speed up the negotiating process in Congress. No new information is expected, but the broadcast of the president’s speech may have a positive effect on the sentiment of private investors, whose share in trade turnover continues to increase.

    The Freedom Finance Sentiment Index climbed to 71 out of 100. The indicator reflects market participants’ hope for a global economic recovery in 2021. Worries about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic continue to ease thanks to the prospect of mass vaccinations.

    Technically, the S&P 500 remains in an uptrend. Resistance at its upper boundary is still a significant obstacle. A breakthrough of this resistance at 3950 points will mean an acceleration of growth. However, the RSI indicator is already close to the overbought level, so the positive potential in the short-term is limited.

    Today Top Movers

    Strongbridge Biopharma plc (SBBP) share price jumped 53.01% to $5.08 during the early morning ‎trading session on ‎Tuesday.‎ 

    ‎Socket Mobile Inc (SCKT), a Computer Hardware company, soared about 72.44% ‎at $5.59 in pre-market ‎trading Tuesday after the company launched the first enterprise-grade scanners for Apple iPhone 12 series. 

    ‎Denison Mines Corp (DNN) stock ascended 17.11% at $1.30 in the pre-market trading today.‎‎ 

    ‎Sundial Growers Inc (SNDL) gained over 9.13% at $2.27 in pre-market ‎trading on Tuesday.‎‎

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    Wells Fargo turned bullish on Extraction Oil & Gas Inc. (XOG), upgrading the stock to “Overweight” and assigning a $38.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 19.5% from Friday’s close. 

    Anaplan Inc. (PLAN) has won the favor of Morgan Stanley’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Equal-Weight to Overweight and moved their price target to $100.0, suggesting a 21.49% additional upside for the stock. 

    Albemarle Corporation (ALB) received an upgrade from analysts at Deutsche Bank, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $190.0. They changed their rating on ALB to Buy from Hold in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Sunday Baird reduced its rating on American Express Company (AXP) stock to Neutral from Outperform and assigned the price target to $126. 

    Baird analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Republic Services Inc. (RSG) has been changed to Neutral from Outperform and the new price target is set at $96. 

    Analysts at Baird downgraded Waste Management Inc. (WM)’s stock to Neutral from Outperform Tuesday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Iterum Therapeutics plc (ITRM) 10% Owner DENNER ALEXANDER J announced the sale of shares taking place on Feb 12 at $2.27 for some 10,619,949 shares. The total came to more than $24.11 million. 

    Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER) Hazelbaker Jill sold on Feb 12 a total of 126,953 shares at $60.12 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $1.25 million. 

    InspireMD Inc. (NSPR) Director Kester Thomas J declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 08 at $0.62 for some 120,960 shares. The transaction amount was around $74995. 

    Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc. (DNB) Chief Financial Officer Hipsher Bryan T. bought on Feb 11 a total 9,000 shares at $23.30 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $116,500.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.66 per share from revenues of $328.57M in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect Genworth Financial Inc. (NYSE: GNW) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.22 per share when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $2.06B. 

    Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of -$0.58 per share from revenues of $4.37B recently concluded three-month period.

  • Early Morning Vibes: Don’t Miss On These 4 Growth Stocks

    Early Morning Vibes: Don’t Miss On These 4 Growth Stocks

    On February 9, American stock exchanges were trading in narrow ranges. The S&P 500 index fell 0.11% to 3911 points, the Dow Jones lost a symbolic 0.03%, the NASDAQ added 0.14%. The upward movement has stalled due to the lack of new drivers. The energy sector corrected 1.52% after the rally the day before. The strongest was the real estate sector, which added 0.47%.

    Company news

    Game developer Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO: -6.1%) beat expectations, but stock corrected due to lack of clarity on its fiscal 2022 release schedule.

    Shopify e-commerce platform (SHOP: + 6.5%) announced the integration of the Shop Pay payment method on Facebook and Instagram.

    Electronic Arts (EA: + 2.6%) buys mobile game developer Glu Mobile (GLUU: + 35%) for cash. The deal will amount to $ 2.1 billion.

    Today, world stock exchanges are showing mostly positive dynamics. The news background is calm. The Biden administration said on Monday that the fiscal stimulus package will likely be passed through a simplified voting procedure requiring only a Democratic majority for approval. However, this was already a highly anticipated scenario, since President Biden, the majority of Democrats, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen insist on a significant amount of the anti-crisis program. This positive factor continues to support buyers, but to a large extent it has already been taken into account in the quotes. The only question that remains is what changes the bill will undergo in order to be approved by the centrist democrats.

    The Freedom Finance Sentiment Index climbed to 57 out of 100. The index reflects market participants’ hope for a global economic recovery in 2021. Concerns about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic are gradually diminishing with the approach of mass vaccinations.

    Technical picture

    Technically, the S&P 500 is still in a medium-term uptrend. The trading session the day before did not change the overall picture. The upper limit of the trend at 3920 is still a significant obstacle. After the S&P 500 rallied 4% last week, short-term consolidation is likely.

    Today Top Movers

    Sundial Growers Inc (SNDL), a drug manufacturer company, soared about 18.18% ‎at $1.95 in pre-market ‎trading Wednesday.‎‎ 

    ‎Tilray Inc (TLRY) share price jumped 24.53% to $52.74 during the early morning ‎trading session on ‎Wednesday after declaring an agreement with British company Grow Pharma, to export medical marijuana to the U.K. ‎‎ 

    ‎Gamida Cell Ltd (GMDA) stock ascended 55.01% at $15.33 in the pre-‎market trading today.‎‎ The company recently revealed the results of Phase 3 clinical study of omidubicel. 

    ‎Genfit (GNFT) gained over 29.30% at $6.84 in pre-market ‎trading on Wednesday following the publication of positive results from the phase 2 clinical trial evaluating elafibranor in patients with PBC in the Journal of Hepatology.‎

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    SVB Leerink turned bullish on Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (DCPH), upgrading the stock to “Outperform” and assigning a $70.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 44.87% from Tuesday’s close.

    Model N Inc. (MODN) has won the favor of JP Morgan’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Underweight to Neutral and moved their price target to $40.

    The Hain Celestial Group Inc. (HAIN) received an upgrade from analysts at Piper Sandler, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $50.0. They changed their rating on HAIN to Overweight from Neutral in a recently issued research note.

    Earlier Wednesday Raymond James reduced its rating on Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG) stock to Outperform from Strong Buy.

    JPMorgan analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Change Healthcare Inc. (CHNG) has been changed to Neutral from Overweight and the new price target is set at $25.75.

    Analysts at Mizuho downgraded Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CRVS)’s stock to Neutral from Buy Wednesday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Tyme Technologies Inc. (TYME) 10% Owner Demurjian Michael announced the sale of shares taking place on Feb 08 at $2.45 for some 20,000 shares. The total came to more than $49000.

    Square Inc. (SQ) Chief Financial Officer Ahuja Amrita sold on Feb 05 a total of 149,866 shares at $240.45 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $1.01 million.

    International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Director HOWARD MICHELLE J declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 08 at $123.30 for some 64 shares. The transaction amount was around $7891.

    UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) Director FLYNN TIMOTHY PATRICK bought on Feb 05 a total of 6,972 shares at $332.68 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $499,026.

    Important Earnings


    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.06 per share from revenues of $10.57M in the three-month period.

    Analysts expect General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) to report a net income (adjusted) of $1.64 per share when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $36.12B.

    Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of -$0.55 per share from revenues of $3.58B recently concluded three-month period.

  • Early Morning Vibes: Check Out These 4 hot Stocks Right Now

    Early Morning Vibes: Check Out These 4 hot Stocks Right Now

    Stock markets recovered strongly from the price dip at the end of January last week. In New York, the indices even managed to set new all-time highs on the boards. On Friday, the S&P 500 closed 0.39% higher at 3,886 points and the Nasdaq celebrated the weekend with a gain of 0.57% on 13,856 points.

    The unemployment figures on Friday showed that the labor market is slowly but surely going to recover somewhat. In January, 49,000 jobs were added in the private sector and the unemployment rate fell to 6.3%. Wall Street had previously expected more jobs, but economists assumed an unchanged unemployment rate at 6.7%. Still, the numbers were not very positive. Unemployment fell mainly because 406,000 people gave up their job search. The participation rate thus fell to 61.4%. This is a bad sign and indicates that the US job market is in bad shape.

    To support the US economy, Joe Biden is currently preparing a $ 1,900 billion corona support package. The package includes $ 1,400 in incentive vouchers, supplemental unemployment benefits, and Covid-19 vaccination and testing funds. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that if Biden’s stimulus plan is passed, the US could return to full employment by 2022.

    The S&P 500 nevertheless managed to close in the green for five days in a row and appears to continue this series today. Futures are up approximately 0.4% and there is little on the agenda to change that. Figures from Twitter, Uber, Walt Disney, and Coca-Cola will follow later this week. Furthermore, inflation figures from the US, China, and Germany are on the agenda.

    Today Top Movers

    Aurora Mobile Ltd (JG) grew over 25.50% at $6.25 in pre-market trading ‎today after declaring a partnership agreement with iQIYI (IQ)‎, to develop a smart advertising and marketing ecosystem. ‎

    Ocugen, Inc (OCGN) stock moved up 68.76 percent to $8.86 in the pre-market ‎trading.‎ The company recently declared a $23 million registered direct offering of common stock priced at a premium to market. ‎

    Westport Fuel Systems Inc (WPRT) gained over 49.13% at $12.90 in pre-market ‎trading on Monday.‎ ‎

    Sundial Growers Inc (SNDL) is up more than 0.88% at $1.14 in pre-market ‎hours ‎Monday ‎February 08, 2021.‎

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    RBC Capital turned bullish on The Hershey Company (HSY), upgrading the stock to “Outperform” and assigning a $170.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 15.95% from Friday’s close. 

    The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) has won the favor of Jefferies’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Hold to Buy and moved their price target to $310.0, suggesting a 13.59% additional upside for the stock. 

    CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust Inc. (CORR) received an upgrade from analysts at DA Davidson, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $9.5. They changed their rating on CORR to Neutral from Underperform in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Monday Raymond James reduced its rating on Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) stock to Market Perform from Outperform. 

    UBS analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for ViacomCBS Inc. (VIAC) has been changed to Sell from Neutral. 

    Analysts at BofA downgraded Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)’s stock to Neutral from Buy Monday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Zomedica Corp. (ZOM) Director MACLEOD CHRISTOPHER ROSS announced the sale of shares taking place on Feb 03 at $1.10 for some 6,400 shares. The total came to more than $7047.

    Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) Director DUGAN REGINA E sold on Feb 04 a total 217,319 shares at $10.27 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $91917.

    Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) President and CEO ZEITZ JOCHEN declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 04 at $32.47 for some 30,800 shares. The transaction amount was around $1.0 million.

    Amicus Therapeutics Inc. (FOLD) Director WHITMAN BURKE W bought on Feb 01 a total 41,467 shares at $19.09 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $28,637.

  • Early Morning Vibes: Don’t Miss On These 4 Growth Stocks

    Early Morning Vibes: Don’t Miss On These 4 Growth Stocks

    On February 2, the American stock indexes finished trading in the green zone. The S&P 500 climbed 1.39% to 3826 points, the Dow Jones rose 1.57% and the NASDAQ rose 1.56%. The news background did not contain new drivers of movement, but risk appetite was increased due to the decrease in fears of an overbought market. All 11 sectors closed in positive territory. The finance sector-led growth with 2.46%, driven by a rebound in Treasury yields.

    Company news

    Uber (UBER: + 7%) today announced it has acquired the liquor delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billion in company stock and cash.

    Pfizer’s revenue (PFE: -2.3%) beat expectations, although EPS was weaker than consensus. The 2021 revenue forecast assumes strong sales of coronavirus vaccines.

    Results of oil giant BP (BP: -6.6%) were worse than expected in various segments, dividends were reduced by 50%.

    Today, world stock exchanges are showing mostly positive dynamics. The fight against the coronavirus remains in focus and the news on this front is mostly positive. The attention of international investors was attracted by the results of tests of the Russian vaccine Sputnik V, which revealed its high efficiency. In addition, the University of Oxford has published encouraging research results that indicate that the AstraZeneca vaccine not only prevents coronavirus disease but also reduces its spread by two-thirds. This is the first study to document that vaccine proliferation will lead to a rapid decline in disease incidence. In the United States, more than 7% of the population has already received the first dose of the vaccine, and the daily incidence of COVID-19 has rolled back to November levels.

    Quarterly results were published by 43% of companies in the S&P 500. At present, aggregate net income for the fourth quarter is expected to show growth YoY, while in October it was forecast to decline by 13% YoY. This signals that companies’ financials are showing an unexpectedly fast recovery. However, the optimistic expectations have already been partially taken into account in the quotes, as evidenced by the increase in the S&P 500 by 17% over the past three months.

    Sentiment Index

    The Freedom Finance Sentiment Index remains at 68 out of 100. The indicator reflects market participants’ hope for a global economic recovery in 2021. Concerns about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic are slowly diminishing with the prospect of mass vaccinations.

    Technical picture

    Technically, the S&P 500 is still bullish in the medium term. The broader market index has continued to rebound from the 50-day moving average, but the strength of this impulse is fading. In the short term, consolidation is likely, as the RSI indicator is in the neutral zone and indicates the equality of forces between the bulls and bears, while the MACD indicator remains in negative territory.

    Today Top Movers

    Sundial Growers Inc (SNDL) stock moved up 8.65 percent to $1.13 in the pre-market ‎trading. The firm recently revealed the closing of its US$100 million registered offering.‎‎
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    ‎AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC) stock ascended 8.44% at $8.48 in the pre-market trading today.‎‎
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    ‎Naked Brand Group Ltd (NAKD) an apparel manufacturing company, soared about 12.07% ‎at $1.02 in pre-market ‎trading Wednesday following the declaration of closing $50 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market.
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    ‎Cps Technologies (CPSH) share price jumped 21.75% to $8.45 during the early morning ‎trading session on ‎Wednesday.‎‎ The company recently declared receipt of a purchase order for HybridTech Armor© Panels to be installed as the strike face of advanced ballistic shields to support U.S. Navy CVN class ships.

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    Oppenheimer turned bullish on NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI), upgrading the stock to “Outperform” and assigning a $210.0 price target, representing a potential downside of 18.5% from Tuesday’s close. 

    Nucor Corporation (NUE) has won the favor of Credit Suisse’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Outperform and moved their price target to $63.0, suggesting a 24.85% additional upside for the stock. 

    Steel Dynamics Inc. (STLD) received an upgrade from analysts at Credit Suisse, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $52.0. They changed their rating on STLD to Outperform from Neutral in a recently issued research note. 

    Earlier Tuesday Credit Suisse reduced its rating on SBA Communications Corporation (SBAC) stock to Neutral from Outperform and assigned the price target to $291.0. With shares trading at around $281.90, the Wall Street firm thinks SBA Communications Corporation’s stock could add than 3.23%. 

    JPMorgan analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Centennial Resource Development Inc. (CDEV) has been changed to Underweight from Neutral. 

    Analysts at JPMorgan ‎downgraded Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (COG)’s stock to Neutral from Overweight Wednesday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    Moderna Inc. (MRNA) Andres Juan announced the sale of shares taking place on Feb 01 at $172.99 for some 5,000 shares. The total came to more than $0.86 million. 

    Visa Inc. (V) CHAIRMAN & CEO KELLY ALFRED F JR sold on Jan 29 a total of 163,112 shares at $197.73 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $1.78 million. 

    Surgalign Holdings Inc. (SRGA) Director STOLPER MARK declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 01 at $1.50 for some 16,667 shares. The transaction amount was around $25001.0. 

    Outlook Therapeutics Inc. (OTLK) Director Sukhtian Ghiath M. bought on Feb 02 a total of 10,820,630 shares at $1.00 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $8.36 million.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $0.31 per share from revenues of $2.83B in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) to report a net income (adjusted) of $2.85 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $13.7B. 

    eBay Inc. (EBAY), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.83 per share from revenues of $2.7B recently concluded three-month period.

  • Early Morning Vibes: The 4 Best Stocks To Buy Now

    Early Morning Vibes: The 4 Best Stocks To Buy Now

    Futures for major US stock indices are growing rapidly on Monday – on the first day of February, a correction is planned on the American markets after a noticeable decline on Friday, according to trading data.

    The dynamics of futures on Monday indicates that stock markets may start February with corrective gains after the major US stock indexes lost around 2% on Friday. The sell-off occurred on fears of abnormal volatility in the prices of individual stocks and some assets.

    In general, analysts expect continued growth in the stock markets on optimism with regard to the prospects for the economy.

    In this light, traders are waiting for new macro statistics. So, in the first hours of major trading on Monday, the American Institute for Supply Management (ISM) will publish the index of business activity in the US industry (ISM Manufacturing) in January. Experts believe that the figure dropped to 60% against 60.5% in December.

    In addition, investors continue to follow the corporate reporting season in the US: 111 companies from the S&P 500 will report this week. In particular, the markets are awaiting with interest the quarterly financial results of such large technology companies as Amazon and Alphabet, which will present their financial results after the closing of Tuesday trading.

    Today Top Movers

    Tuscan Holdings Corp (THCB) gained over 55.24% at $24.15 in pre-market ‎trading on Monday.‎‎

    ‎Sos Ltd (SOS) grew over 6.57% at $3.24 in pre-market trading ‎today.‎ The company recently revealed the development of cutting-edge series of security systems based on Blockchain and AI technology competing the initial phase of its Blockchain strategy.‎

    ‎Sundial Growers Inc (SNDL) stock moved up 8.53 percent to $0.88 in the pre-market ‎trading following the declaration of US$100 million registered offering.‎

    ‎Adamas Pharma (ADMS) is up more than 24.37% at $7.35 in pre-market ‎hours ‎Monday ‎February 01, 2021.‎‎

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    JP Morgan turned bullish on Anterix Inc. (ATEX), upgrading the stock to “Neutral” and assigning a $40.0 price target, representing potential upside of 10.23% from Friday’s close.

    PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) has won the favor of JP Morgan’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Overweight and moved their price target to $61.0, suggesting 24.62% additional upside for the stock.

    Nikola Corporation (NKLA) received an upgrade from analysts at Wedbush, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $25.0. They changed their rating on NKLA to Neutral from Underperform in a recently issued research note.

    Earlier Monday KeyBanc reduced its rating on Lowe’s Companies Inc. (LOW) stock to Sector Weight from Overweight.

    KeyBanc analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for Heartland Express Inc. (HTLD) has been changed to Sector Weight from Overweight.

    Analysts at KeyBanc downgraded Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY)’s stock to Underweight from Sector Weight Monday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (AMC) Director Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 27 at $16.05 for some 33,317,145 shares. The total came to more than $534.75 million.

    Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE) 10% Owner GMT CAPITAL CORP sold on Jan 28 a total of 58,808,029 shares at $0.63 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $1.18 million. 

    FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) CEO Few Jason declared the purchase of shares taking place on Jan 25 at $17.99 for some 11,000 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.2 million. 

    Intel Corporation (INTC) Chief Financial Officer Davis George S bought on Jan 26 a total 76,823 shares at $55.34 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $503,317.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $0.59 per share from revenues of $3.36B in the three-month period. 

    Analysts expect ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: ON) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.28 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $1.36B. 

    NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $2.1 per share from revenues of $2.46B recently concluded three-month period.

  • Early Morning Vibes: 4 Growth Stocks to Watch Right Now

    Early Morning Vibes: 4 Growth Stocks to Watch Right Now

    On January 28, American stock markets closed in the green zone. The S&P 500 index rose 0.98% to 3787 points, the NASDAQ gained 0.50%, the Dow Jones rose 0.99%. The rebound after the sale on the eve was caused by technical factors, as well as the publication of mostly positive macro statistics. All 11 sectors finished the session in positive territory. The finance sector showed outstripping growth by 1.92% due to the increase in the quotations of shares of payment systems and banks.

    Company news

    Comcast (CMCSA: + 6.6%) posted strong quarterly results thanks to continued strong demand for home internet. Some amusement parks have reached break-even points.

    MasterCard (MA: + 2.8%) quarterly EPS came in better than expected on a solid recovery in US earnings.

    Tesla’s revenue (TSLA: -3.3%) beat consensus expectations, but gross margin declined. The company’s forecast for the supply of electric vehicles in 2021 was weaker than analysts had predicted.

    Today world stock markets are showing negative dynamics. In the real economy, the news background remains calm, however, short squeezes in individual stocks continue to attract attention, causing concern among professional market participants.

    Risk appetite is highly variable. On the one hand, quarterly corporate results are mostly stronger than expected. Many support factors, including fiscal and monetary policy, an improvement in the epidemiological situation in the world, the emergence of new vaccines, remain relevant. In particular, Novavax today published positive test results for its drug.

    At the same time, hedge funds lock in positions to cover losses on short positions. In addition, market participants are avoiding risk by observing excess volatility and cautiously comparing the current situation to the stock market bubble before the dotcom crash. A significant risk is the spread of mutations in the coronavirus. The Novavax vaccine is only 49% effective against its South African strain. Thus, the market equilibrium appears to be fragile, so investors should be careful.

    The Freedom Finance Sentiment Index dropped to 68 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 gradually diminishing thanks to the prospects for mass vaccinations.

    Technical picture

    Technically, the S&P 500 is prone to an upward movement in the medium term. Nevertheless, the short-term correction may continue, as the MACD indicator is in negative territory. Significant support is located at 3710 points, where the 50-day moving average lies. The medium-term outlook for the S&P 500 will worsen if it falls below 3630 points.

    Today Top Movers‎

    LM Funding America Inc (LMFA), a specialty finance company, soared about 86.67% ‎at $2.79 in pre-market ‎trading Friday.‎‎ The company declared the closing of a $103.5 million upsized initial public offering.

    ‎Genius Brands International Inc (GNUS) share price jumped 16.75% to $2.30 during early morning ‎trading session on ‎Friday.‎‎

    ‎Monopar Therapeutics Inc (MNPR) stock ascended 9.17% at $9.29 in the pre-‎market trading today.‎‎

    ‎Sundial Growers Inc (SNDL) gained over 14.34% at $0.94 in pre-market ‎trading on Friday.‎‎

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    Wells Fargo turned bullish on Alliance Data Systems Corporation (ADS), upgrading the stock to “Equal-Weight” and assigning a $75 price target, representing a potential upside of 5.94% from Thursday’s close.

    SLM Corporation (SLM) has won the favor of RBC Capital’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Sector Perform to Outperform and moved their price target to $20, suggesting a 43.57% additional upside for the stock.

    Capri Holdings Limited (CPRI) received an upgrade from analysts at Baird, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $58. They changed their rating on CPRI to Outperform from Neutral in a recently issued research note.

    Earlier Friday Jefferies reduced its rating on Golar LNG Partners LP (GMLP) stock to Hold from Buy and assigned the price target to $3.5. With shares trading at around $3.42, the Wall Street firm thinks Golar LNG Partners LP’s stock could add 2.34%.

    Jefferies analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Safe Bulkers Inc. (SB) has been changed to Hold from Buy and the new price target is set at $1.8.

    Analysts at Morgan Stanley downgraded DXC Technology Co (DXC)’s stock to Equal Weight from Overweight Friday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    The Macerich Company (MAC) 10% Owner ONTARIO TEACHERS PENSION PLAN announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 27 at $20.25 for some 24,562,964 shares. The total came to more than $497.37 million.

    Houston American Energy Corp. (HUSA) Director SCHOONOVER JAMES A sold on Jan 26 a total of 142,976 shares at $2.63 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $43960.

    Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) 10% Owner Jefferies Financial Group Inc. declared the purchase of shares taking place on Jan 12 at $10.00 for some 250,000 shares. The transaction amount was around $2.5 million.

    Alcoa Corporation (AA) Director Nevels James E bought on Jan 27 a total of 32,336 shares at $17.50 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $7,000.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (NASDAQ:ERIC). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $0.21 per share from revenues of $7.75B in the three-month period.

    Analysts expect Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.91 per share, when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $3.55B.

    Chevron Corporation (CVX), due to announce earnings before the market opens today, is expected to report earnings of $0.07 per share from revenues of $26.2B recently concluded three-month period.

  • Early Morning Vibes: The 4 Best Stocks To Buy Now

    Early Morning Vibes: The 4 Best Stocks To Buy Now

    On January 19, American stock indexes finished trading in the green zone. The S&P 500 Index rose 0.81% to 3799 points, the NASDAQ rose 1.53%, the Dow Jones added 0.38%. The optimism was driven by a call for Congress, Janet Yellen, who will become the next finance minister, to increase fiscal stimulus by raising government spending. The tech sector emerged as one of the top gainers with 1.31% as Janet Yellen opposed a sharp increase in corporate taxes.

    Corporate news

    • Investment bank Goldman Sachs (GS: -2.3%) showed strong results, but management was cautious in forecasting gains from trading.
    • General Motors (GM: + 9.8%) entered into a partnership agreement with Microsoft (MSFT: + 1.8%) to commercialize electric vehicles with autopilot function.
    • Lithium Americas (LAC: + 30.6%) has been cleared by the Bureau of Land Management to mine lithium in Nevada.

    Today, global stock markets are showing mixed dynamics. The news background is mostly calm. Investors are focusing on the inauguration of Joe Biden, who will become the 46th President of the United States. In the first hours and days as head of state, Biden plans to repeal a number of Donald Trump’s decrees related to climate policy, immigration, and a number of other aspects. What really matters for the stock market will be decisions related to the fight against COVID-19. It is expected that Biden will oblige citizens to wear masks on federal sites and establish additional sanitary rules. In the first 100 days of his term, the new head of state expects that 100 million people will be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Investors will watch to see how successfully this plan is implemented.

    The epidemiological situation in the United States is gradually improving, which has a positive effect on the mood of market participants. The number of patients hospitalized with coronavirus infection fell to 123.8 thousand from a historical high of 132.5 thousand, reached two weeks earlier. Probably, the peak loads on US hospitals have been left behind. In the near future, volatility across sectors and industries will increase due to the publication of quarterly reports. Investor expectations are generally positive, but management’s forecasts for 2021 will be critical.

    Meanwhile, the Freedom Finance Sentiment Index climbed to 58 out of 100. The index reflects market participants’ hope for a global economic recovery in 2021. Concerns about the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic are weakening thanks to the prospect of mass vaccinations.

    Technical picture

    Technically, the S&P 500 is still prone to short-term consolidation. On the eve of the broader market index showed a sharp rebound from the level of 3750 points, signaling the continued strength of buyers. Technical indicators are a mixed bag. In case of confident overcoming of the historical maximum at 3827 points, the S&P 500 will continue its upward movement within the equidistant channel.

    Today Top Movers

    BEST Inc (BEST), a trucking company, soared about 12.20% ‎at $2.30 in pre-market ‎trading Wednesday on a possible deal with Alibaba Group. ‎ ‎‎

    ‎Aikido Pharma Inc (AIKI) share price jumped 15.45% to $1.27 during early morning ‎trading session on ‎Wednesday.‎‎‎ ‎‎

    ‎PC-Tel Inc (PCTI) stock ascended 26.58% at $11.24 in the pre-market trading today after declaring a development partnership with Zeem Solutions.‎‎ ‎‎

    ‎Sundial Growers Inc (SNDL) gained over 2.90% at $0.71 in pre-market ‎trading on Wednesday.‎‎

    Top Upgrades & Downgrades

    UBS turned bullish on Netflix Inc. (NFLX), upgrading the stock to “Buy” and assigning a $650.0 price target, representing potential upside of 29.54% from Tuesday’s close.

    The Boeing Company (BA) has won the favor of Berenberg’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Sell to Hold and moved their price target to $215.0, suggesting 2.06% additional upside for the stock.

    Polaris Inc. (PII) received an upgrade from analysts at BMO Capital, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $136. They changed their rating on PII to Outperform from Market Perform in a recently issued research note.

    Earlier Wednesday BTIG reduced its rating on Beyond Meat Inc. (BYND) stock to Neutral from Buy.

    Piper Sandler analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for Global Blood Therapeutics Inc. (GBT) has been changed to Neutral from Overweight and the new price target is set at $50.

    Analysts at Piper Sandler downgraded ShockWave Medical Inc. (SWAV)’s stock to Neutral from Overweight Wednesday.

    Latest Insider Activity

    IHS Markit Ltd. (INFO) EVP, CFO Gear Jonathan announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 19 at $87.50 for some 4,000 shares. The total came to more than $0.35 million.

    Teladoc Health Inc. (TDOC) Head of Research & Development WANG YULUN sold on Jan 14 a total of 243,768 shares at $226.66 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $1.81 million.

    Orgenesis Inc. (ORGS) Director SIDRANSKY DAVID declared the purchase of shares taking place on May 20 at $6.98 for some 10 shares. The transaction amount was around $70.

    Old Republic International Corporation (ORI) Director KOVALESKI CHARLES J bought on Jan 13 a total of 10,346 shares at $18.74 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $4,685.

    Important Earnings

    Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $1.27 per share from revenues of $11.54B in the three-month period.

    Analysts expect U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.95 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $5.82B.

    Kinder Morgan Inc. (KMI), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.24 per share from revenues of $3.05B recently concluded three-month period.

  • 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.