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Tesla Inc. (TSLA) stock rises in the pre-market trading. Here’s to know why?

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) stock plunged by 0.93% at the last trading close whereas taking turnaround the TSLA stock rises by 7.67% in the premarket trading session after Tesla reported its record first quarter delivery. Tesla is an electric vehicle and renewable energy company. Tesla’s latest offerings include electric vehicles, home and grid-scale battery energy storage, solar panels and solar roof tiles, and other associated products and services.

What is happening?

Tesla announced that it has delivered 184,800 electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2019, surpassing the previous high of 180,570 units set in the fourth quarter of 2020. Furthermore, 1Q vehicle shipments were significantly higher than analysts’ estimates of 177,822 units. TSLA stock first-quarter deliveries were also up 109 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, when the company shipped 88,400 electric cars.

The Model Y and Model 3 accounted for 182,780 of the total, representing a 139.9% rise year over year. However, deliveries of the Model S and X dropped 83.4 percent year over year to 2,020 vehicles. The quarter’s overall production rose by 75.6 percent year over year to 180,338 units. TSLA stock announced that its Model Y electric car has been well received in China and that it is on track to reach full production.

Furthermore,

Daniel Ives who is a Wedbush analyst said that the Q1 delivery numbers that has been released on Friday were a paradigm shift which shows that global pent-up demand for Tesla’s Model 3/Y is approaching its next stage of growth as part of a global green tidal wave. Despite the chip shortage and numerous supply chain issues lingering throughout the auto industry, we now believe TSLA stock could surpass 850k deliveries for the year, with 900k as a stretch target.

April 5, 2021
Early Morning Vibes: 4 Hot Stocks You Might Consider For Thursday

The American stock markets plummeted again yesterday. The S&P 500 fell 1.31% and the Nasdaq even lost 2.70% and closed at 12,997 points. On balance, it is not too bad, because the Nasdaq is still stabilizing just above the support zone at 12,985 points. However, it is increasingly likely that this support will break. A small head & shoulder pattern appears to have formed on the graph. If the neckline / support line is broken, we get a technical price target of approximately 12,000 points. So there seems to be even more decline in the pipeline.

Just like the past few weeks, tech was again the most bitten dog. The turmoil in the bond markets continues to affect the equity market. The fee on 10-year US Treasury notes increased 6 basis points to 1.46%. Because technology stocks are relatively expensive, they are particularly affected. A higher interest rate usually results in lower profit expectations. Individual losses rose sharply. Amazon lost more than 3%, Netflix fell by more than 5% and Baidu even saw 9.23% of stock market value evaporate. Remarkably, there was still room for speculation; GameStop was raised 5% and Uber was also up 2.67%.

Investors were also not satisfied with the job report that pay slip processor ADP published. The figures showed that only 117,000 new jobs were created in the month of February. Analysts had anticipated an increase of 175,000 jobs. This may indicate that the recovery of the US labor market is slower than expected. On Friday, the US government will release the official figures.

Today Top Movers

Allied Esports Entertainment Inc. (AESE) stock soared 44.0% to $3.6 in the pre-market trading.

Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ: LPCN) shares are trading up 25.87% at $1.8 at the time of writing. The company will present clinical data for lead candidate TLANDO™ at the ENDO 2021 Conference.

Super League Gaming Inc. (SLGG) grew over 26.49% at $6.59 in pre-market trading today.

Severn Bancorp Inc. (SVBI), a savings and loan holding company, rose about 21.84% at $10.21 in pre-market trading Thursday.

Top Upgrades & Downgrades

Jefferies turned bullish on Cummins Inc. (CMI), upgrading the stock to “Buy” and assigning a $325.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 24.07% from Wednesday’s close.

SITE Centers Corp. (SITC) has won the favor of KeyBanc’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Sector Weight to Overweight and moved their price target to $15.0, suggesting 16.32% additional upside for the stock.

Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) received an upgrade from analysts at KeyBanc, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $22.0. They changed their rating on KRG to Overweight from Sector Weight in a recently issued research note.

Earlier Thursday HC Wainwright & Co. reduced its rating on KemPharm Inc. (KMPH) stock to Neutral from Buy and assigned the price target to $12.0.

Barclays analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA) has been changed to Equal-Weight from Overweight.

Analysts at KeyBanc downgraded Retail Properties of America Inc. (RPAI)’s stock to Sector Weight from Overweight Thursday.

Latest Insider Activity

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Director Moore Alexander D. announced the sale of shares taking place on Mar 01 at $24.97 for some 12,000 shares. The total came to more than $0.3 million.

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) SVP Powertrain and Energy Eng. Baglino Andrew D sold on Mar 01 a total of 18,726 shares at $690.11 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $1.04 million.

Lowe’s Companies Inc. (LOW) Director BATCHELDER DAVID H declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 26 at $159.48 for some 6,250 shares. The transaction amount was around $1.0 million.

Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) Group Pres., Global Innerwear Cavaliere Joseph W bought on Mar 01 a total of 64,209 shares at $17.98 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $299,367.

Important Earnings

Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include SmileDirectClub Inc. (NASDAQ: SDC). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.1 per share from revenues of $181.1M in the three-month period.

Analysts expect Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN) 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 $243.94M.

The Gap, Inc. (GPS), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.18 per share from revenues of $4.66B recently concluded three-month period.

March 4, 2021
Early Morning Vibes: 4 Stocks We Like for Monday…

The American stock markets could not be fired ahead last week. The results were limited and as you can see on the graph below, the S&P 500 continued to stabilize at around 3900 points. On Friday, the broad-based index closed 0.19% lower at 3,906 points and the Nasdaq was up 0.07% the day at 13,874 points.

Investors are clearly waiting for new impulses but are also awaiting developments in the bond markets. Inflation expectations are increasing rapidly, and interest rates are also rising. The market now seems somewhat concerned that central banks will have to reduce the support measures or even raise interest rates sooner than expected. Finance minister Janet Yellen, however, said on Friday that governments must come up with a large package of support to revive economic growth.

Currently, futures in New York are up to 1 percent lower. The European stock markets are also following the red figures. The decline again appears to be a direct result of rising interest rates. Furthermore, China yesterday asked the US to lift tariffs and other trade sanctions. China’s Foreign Minister continues to push for better US-China partnerships on technological progress. It remains to be seen how Joe Biden will react to the proposal, after his predecessor Trump just imposed strict measures.

Meanwhile, Gold prices have been under pressure for several weeks, but on Friday even the support seemed to break at $ 1,764 (bottom November 30). However, the fear of rising interest rates is positive for gold and the price recovered. But watch out; higher interest rates are not good for gold, but the turmoil in the markets is. This morning, the gold price is at least 0.51% higher at $ 1792, but the danger is not over yet. The gold price is in a downward trend channel. A break above the last market stop at around $ 1,860 is necessary for technical improvement.

Today Top Movers‎‎

‎Xcel Brands Inc. (XELB), an apparel manufacturing company, rose about 44.91% at ‎‎$2.92 in pre-market trading Monday.‎‎‎ ‎

‎China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SXTC) stock soared 280.89% to $2.99 in the pre-market trading. The company recently declared that a 1 for 4 reverse split of its ordinary shares was approved by the Company’s board of directors on January 23, 2021 and is expected to become effective on February 19, 2021.‎‎ ‎

‎ReTo Eco-Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: RETO) shares are trading up 116.1% at $2.55 at the time of writing. ‎‎ ‎

‎RealNetworks Inc. (RNWK) grew over 12.68% at $4.0 in pre-market trading today.‎

Top Upgrades & Downgrades

KeyBanc turned bullish on AvalonBay Communities Inc. (AVB), upgrading the stock to “Overweight” and assigning a $200.0 price target, representing a potential downside of 12.25% from Friday’s close.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) has won the favor of JPMorgan’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Overweight and moved their price target to $67.

JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) received an upgrade from analysts at Deutsche Bank, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $21. They changed their rating on JBLU to Buy from Hold in a recently issued research note.

Earlier Monday KeyBanc reduced its rating on Camden Property Trust (CPT) stock to Sector Weight from Overweight.

Kansas City Capital analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Valmont Industries Inc. (VMI) has been changed to Perform from Outperform.

Analysts at RBC Capital downgraded AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AU)’s stock to Sector Perform from Outperform Monday.

Latest Insider Activity

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) Director THIEL PETER announced the sale of shares taking place on Feb 18 at $25.23 for some 20,003,915 shares. The total came to more than $504.78 million.

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) Chief Financial Officer Kirkhorn Zachary sold on Feb 17 a total of 55,007 shares at $778.17 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $0.97 million.

Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (ONTX) SVP Corp Dev & Gen Counsel OLER ABRAHAM N. declared the purchase of shares taking place on Feb 16 at $1.00 for some 12,000 shares. The transaction amount was around $12000.0.

JMP Group LLC (JMP) Possible Member of 10% Group WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC bought on Feb 11 a total of 2,019,000 shares at $4.74 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $920.

Important Earnings

Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$0.2 per share from revenues of $838.05M in the three-month period.

Analysts expect Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) to report a net income (adjusted) of -$0.59 per share when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $4.37B.

Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (IVR), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $0.06 per share from revenues of $29.16M recently concluded three-month period.

February 22, 2021
Early Morning Vibes: Check Out These 3 hot Stocks Right Now

On February 10, American stock exchanges closed without significant changes. The S&P 500 index fell by a symbolic 0.03%, to 3910 points, the Dow Jones added 0.20%, the NASDAQ lost 0.25%. During the day, losses in the S&P 500 reached 0.6%, but its weakness was temporary. There were no new drivers of movement, but optimism about fiscal stimulus remained heightened. The cyclical consumer goods sector looked noticeably weaker than the market (-0.94%) due to Tesla shares, which fell 5.25%.

Company news

Twitter (TWTR: + 13.2%) beat consensus on revenue and EBITDA, but below-expected audience growth.

Taxi Lyft (LYFT: + 4.8%) posted better-than-expected quarterly revenue. The company said it was able to go into profit in the third quarter.

General Motors (GM: -2.1%) operating income was above market expectations. At the same time, as expected by analysts, the company warned of a shortage of semiconductors.

Dating services developer Match (MTCH: + 7.7%) acquires South Korean company Hyperconnect for $ 1.7 billion.

Today, world stock exchanges are showing mostly positive dynamics. The news background remains calm. Ultra-soft monetary and stimulating fiscal policies remain strong factors supporting optimism. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, during his speech in New York yesterday, reaffirmed his commitment to the course at low rates and also noted that the opening of the economy will lead to a significant increase in consumer spending. However, inflationary pressure, according to Powell, may turn out to be unstable, namely, further parameters of the monetary policy will depend on inflation and unemployment.

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 broad market index is consolidating in a tight range after rising 4% last week. Resistance at the upper border of the uptrend is still a significant obstacle.

Today Top Movers

RCM Technologies Inc (RCMT) stock ascended 126.28% at $8.35 in the pre-market trading today.‎ The company provided an update on its recently obtained projects to assist its clients in producing higher grades of ethanol for use in beverage and hygienic applications such as sanitizer-grade ethanol. ‎

Microvision Inc (MVIS) gained over 38.29% at $19.36 in pre-market ‎trading on Thursday after declaring that it has received necessary components and equipment to meet its April milestone of completing A-Samples of its Long-Range Lidar Sensor. ‎

Sonos Inc (SONO) grew over 15.59% at $36.41 in pre-market trading ‎today.‎ The maker of smart speakers generated revenue of $645.6 million in its fiscal first quarter, up from $562.1 a year earlier and ahead of the $590 million that analysts surveyed by FactSet had been projecting.

Top Upgrades & Downgrades

Wells Fargo turned bullish on The Western Union Company (WU), upgrading the stock to “Equal-Weight” and assigning a $25.0 price target, representing potential upside of 6.43% from Wednesday’s close.

Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. (PACB) 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 a 13.29% additional upside for the stock.

AnaptysBio Inc. (ANAB) received an upgrade from analysts at JP Morgan, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $40.0. They changed their rating on ANAB to Overweight from Underweight in a recently issued research note.

Earlier Thursday Piper Sandler reduced its rating on Helmerich & Payne Inc. (HP) stock to Neutral from Overweight and assigned the price target to $24.

Vertical Research analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for Spirit Airlines Inc. (SAVE) has been changed to Hold from Buy.

Analysts at Barclays downgraded Equitrans Midstream Corporation (ETRN)’s stock to Underweight from Equal-Weight Thursday.

Latest Insider Activity

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) Director Musk Kimbal announced the sale of shares taking place on Feb 09 at $852.12 for some 30,000 shares. The total came to more than $25.56 million.

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Executive Chairman IGER ROBERT A sold on Feb 08 a total of 1,177,989 shares at $190.12 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $41.83 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.

Penn National Gaming Inc. (PENN) Director SCACCETTI JANE bought on Feb 08 a total 41,978 shares at $120.99 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $99,212.

Important Earnings

Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -1.97 per share from revenues of $1.12B in the three-month period.

Analysts expect Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.89 per share when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $3.5B.

Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of 1.49 per share from revenues of $10.84B recently concluded three-month period.

February 11, 2021
Early Morning Vibes: Watch These 4 Stocks Today

A concern about possible problems with the spread of coronavirus vaccines led to one of the largest one-day losses since October for US stocks on Wednesday. A large volume of short positions was also opened for GameStop and other securities due to sharp fluctuations.

A battle erupted between day traders seeking to invest in GameStop and hedge funds that are actively shorting the company, sending GameStop shares soaring 135%. AMC Entertainment, another target for intraday traders, rose 301%. The shares of both companies in January grew by more than 800%.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 633.87 points, or 2.1%, to 30303.17 points, falling for the fifth session in a row, and the S&P 500 sank 98.85 points, or 2.6%, to 3750. 77 points, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 355.47 points, or 2.6%, to 13.270.60 points. All three indices saw their biggest one-day falls since October 28.

In response to the spread of new strains of Covid-19 around the globe, governments are being forced to vaccinate the population as soon as possible, since any delays could lead to the lifting of lockdowns and other quarantine restrictions

AstraZeneca has announced a sharp decline in vaccine supplies to the European Union due to problems at its European factory. A shortage of vaccines could adversely affect the vaccination process in the UK, as EU authorities begin to push the company to acquire vaccines produced by British factories.

During the same day, President Joe Biden announced he would purchase more vaccine doses that should be enough to supply the vaccine for most US residents.

In the afternoon, investors analyzed the financial results of AT&T, Blackstone, and Boeing. After that, tech giants Apple, Facebook, and Tesla reported on their results.

Today Top Movers

‎Naked Brand Group Ltd (NAKD) stock ascended 67.39% at $2.31 in the pre-market trading today.‎ The company recently declared pricing of $50 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market.‎‎ ‎‎

‎XpresSpa Group Inc (XSPA) grew over 30.13% at $3.11 in pre-market trading ‎today following an announcement from the company that it plans on opening new XpresCheck facilities, offering more opportunities for in-airport COVID-19 testing.‎‎ ‎‎

‎Sundial Growers Inc (SNDL) stock moved up 38.15 percent to $0.83 in the pre-market ‎trading.‎‎‎ ‎‎

‎American Battery Metals Corp (ABML) was up more than 7.11% at $3.64 in the extended-hours session.‎‎

Top Upgrades & Downgrades

RBC Capital turned bullish on PTC Inc. (PTC), upgrading the stock to “Outperform” and assigning a $145.0 price target, representing a potential upside of 20% from Wednesday’s close.

Twitter Inc. (TWTR) has won the favor of KeyBanc’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Sector Weight to Overweight and moved their price target to $65.0, suggesting 35.08% additional upside for the stock.

Brinker International Inc. (EAT) received an upgrade from analysts at KeyBanc, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $64.0. They changed their rating on EAT to Overweight from Sector Weight in a recently issued research note.

Earlier Thursday JMP Securities reduced its rating on Tesla Inc. (TSLA) stock to Market Perform from Outperform.

Stifel analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) has been changed to Hold from Buy.

Analysts at Stifel downgraded Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)’s stock to Hold from Buy Thursday.

Latest Insider Activity

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) SEVP-Chief Financial Officer McCarthy Christine M announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 25 at $172.00 for some 25,000 shares. The total came to more than $4.3 million.

iRobot Corporation (IRBT) Chief Executive Officer Angle Colin M sold on Jan 25 a total of 302,208 shares at $104.88 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $3.78 million.

Fastenal Company (FAST) Director Ancius Michael J declared the purchase of shares taking place on Jan 25 at $47.50 for some 770 shares. The transaction amount was around $36575.0.

FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) CEO Few Jason bought on Jan 25 a total 22,134 shares at $17.99 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $197,890.

Important Earnings

Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of -$4.11 per share from revenues of $3.88B in the three-month period.

Analysts expect Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) to report a net income (adjusted) of $0.48 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $26.78B.

United States Steel Corporation (X), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of -$0.68 per share from revenues of $2.58B recently concluded three-month period.

January 28, 2021
Early Morning Vibes: 4 Top Trending Stocks To Watch Right Now

The American stock market finished trading with a slight loss on January 26. By the end of the session, the S & P 500 index dropped by 0.15% to 3850 points. NASDAQ and Dow Jones were down 0.07%. The news background stayed mostly calm, so the market showed weak dynamics. The energy sector fell 2.12% despite stable oil prices. The real estate sector became the leader in growth with a result of + 1.14% thanks to the continued favorable macroeconomic conditions in the housing market.

Company news

President Biden plans to transfer American officials to American-made electric cars. Against this background, shares of Workhorse (WKHS: + 30.2%), Lordstown (RIDE: + 14%), Nikola (NKLA: + 23.6%) and others rose.

Beyond Meat (BYND: + 17.7%) has partnered with PepsiCo (PEP: + 1.2%) to co-manufacture and market plant-based meat substitute products.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ: + 2.7%) quarterly report better than expected. The company also announced that the test results for its vaccine will be released in early February.

There are various dynamics in the global stock markets today. Pfizer and Moderna have both agreed to sell the US government 100 million additional doses of vaccine. Considering this order, the total volume of purchases will amount to 600 million. Over 300 million people can be vaccinated against coronavirus with just that amount. The number of hospitalized with COVID-19 in the United States fell to 108 thousand, which is in line with mid-December levels. The morbidity trend on a daily basis is on the decline. This allows the states to slowly remove barriers, which support investor confidence.

The companies’ quarterly results and market reactions to them are still mixed. However, Microsoft’s report was strong, so the tech sector has the potential to become a growth engine for the broader market today.

Economic news

December durable goods base order data will be released this Wednesday. After increasing by 0.4% a month earlier, the indicator is expected to grow by 0.5% against the value in November. Note that basic orders do not include vehicles (cars, airplanes, etc.), and it is this group of products that may show the weakest dynamics against the background of continuing problems with orders from Boeing.

Technical picture

Technical analysis suggests that there is an upward tendency in the medium term for the S&P 500. The broad market index reached a new all-time high yesterday, but met selling pressure and failed to gain a foothold above 3860 points. The upper border of the equidistant channel in the area of 3865-3870 points is still a serious resistance. After a short-term consolidation, the upward movement is likely to continue.

Today Top Movers‎

‎Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (SPCE) share price jumped 11.65% to $46.95 during the early morning ‎trading session on ‎Wednesday.‎‎ SPCE has found itself making more headlines recently as billionaire rocketman, Richard Branson, gets closer to achieving his dream of taking tourists to the stars.‎ ‎‎

‎Digital Ally Inc (DGLY) grew over 14.18% at $3.14 in pre-market trading ‎today.‎‎‎ ‎‎

‎Moderna Inc (MRNA) stock moved up 1.49 percent to $154.19 in the pre-market ‎trading after the firm provided a supply update for the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.‎‎ ‎‎

‎Romeo Power Inc (RMO) gained 9.52% and closed at $20.25 on ‎Tuesday ‎January 26, 2021.‎‎

Top Upgrades & Downgrades

KeyBanc turned bullish on Dycom Industries Inc. (DY), upgrading the stock to “Overweight” and assigning a $104.0 price target, representing a potential downside of 18.3% from Tuesday’s close.

3M Company (MMM) has won the favor of JPMorgan’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Neutral to Overweight and moved their price target to $205, suggesting 16.51% additional upside for the stock.

The Wendy’s Company (WEN) received an upgrade from analysts at Deutsche Bank, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $25. They changed their rating on WEN to Buy from Hold in a recently issued research note.

Earlier Wednesday KeyBanc reduced its rating on Visa Inc. (V) stock to Sector Weight from Overweight.

KeyBanc analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that it’s rating for MasTec Inc. (MTZ) has been changed to Sector Weight from Overweight.

Analysts at KeyBanc downgraded Mastercard Incorporated (MA)’s stock to Sector Weight from Overweight Wednesday.

Latest Insider Activity

United States Antimony Corporation (UAMY) 10% Owner Reed Kenneth M announced the sale of shares taking place on Jan 26 at $0.98 for some 540,275 shares. The total came to more than $0.53 million.

Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (SRNE) Director Followwill Dorman sold on Dec 16 a total of 2,130 shares at $7.14 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $7135.0.

Harbor Custom Development Inc. (HCDI) Director SWETS LARRY G JR declared the purchase of shares taking place on Jan 15 at $3.00 for some 35,000 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.1 million.

Urban One Inc. (UONE) 10% Owner SEMLER ERIC bought on Jan 19 a total 2,221,197 shares at $4.15 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $829,170.

Important Earnings

Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA). It will announce its Dec 2020 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $1.01 per share from revenues of $10.32B in the three-month period.

Analysts expect Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) to report a net income (adjusted) of $3.22 per share when the bank releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended Dec 2020 is predicted to come in at $26.43B.

Apple Inc. (AAPL), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of $1.41 per share from revenues of $103.28B recently concluded three-month period.

January 27, 2021
Early Morning Vibes: 4 Stocks We Like for Thursday

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

Market Update

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

Corporate News

NVIDIA all set for takeover

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

Today Top Movers

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

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

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

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

Top Upgrades & Downgrades

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

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

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

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

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

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

Latest Insider Activity

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

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

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

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

Important Earnings

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

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

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

January 7, 2021
Early Morning Vibes: Top 3 Stocks To Watch Right Now

Trading on December 30 at American stock markets ended in the green zone. The S&P 500 Index rose 0.13% to 3732 points, the Dow Jones rose 0.24%, the NASDAQ added 0.15%. The trades were held in a narrow range. The UK as expected approved AstraZeneca’s vaccine, leading to relative strength in cyclical sectors, with the energy sector growing 1.6% and the raw materials sector 1.3%. FAANG shares were down more than 1%.

Company news

Tesla (TSLA:+4.3%) will allow autonomous driving for three months free of charge. In addition, the Wedbush analyst noted that the target for sales of 500 thousand electric cars in 2020 can be achieved.

The board of directors of Chinese retail giant JD.com (JD: + 3.9%) has allowed the company to consider spinning off its cloud business into a separate company.

Today’s Outlook

Today the global stock markets show mostly sideways dynamics. The news background remains calm. Senate Majority Leader McConnell’s rhetoric reaffirms speculation that the idea of raising direct payments to Americans from $600 to $2,000 will be heavily resisted in the Senate vote. Many Republicans question the effectiveness of this initiative. The increase in payments will lead to an increase in the national debt by more than $ 460 billion, but only a small part of this amount will be received by the neediest segments of the population. Nevertheless, ongoing fiscal support plays a key role in the economic recovery.

The head of Operation Warp Speed, which is in charge of the vaccine campaign, said the vaccine, created by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, will not receive US approval until April. The expert points to the mixed results of clinical trials and a strong difference in the effectiveness of the vaccine depending on the modes of use. The company is currently conducting additional trials in the United States. However, optimism about the various vaccines and their ability to withstand the coronavirus remains heightened. Trading activity will decline on New Year’s Eve, although the US session will not be as short as it was on Christmas Eve.

Economic news:

Today there are weekly data on the number of applications for unemployment benefits. The forecast assumes an increase in the indicator by 30 thousand, up to 833 thousand in comparison with the result of the previous five days. The US economy is still under pressure from quarantine measures, in connection with which the business continues to actively optimize the number of employees.

Today Top Movers

‎Aikido Pharma Inc (AIKI) stock ascended 40.69% at $1.21 in the pre-‎market trading today.‎‎ ‎

Castor Maritime Inc (CTRM) share price soared 50.34% to $0.35 during early morning ‎trading session on Thursday following the receipt of a notification letter from the Nasdaq granting the Company an additional 180-day extension.‎‎ ‎

Red Lion Hotels Corp (RLH), a Lodging company, jumped about 30.00% ‎at $3.51 in pre-‎market trading Thursday after declaring a definitive merger agreement with Sonesta International Hotels Corporation.

Top Upgrades & Downgrades

Credit Suisse turned bullish on Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO), reiterating the stock at “Neutral” but lifting the target from $47 to $50, representing potential upside of 8.10% from Wednesday’s close.

JP Morgan turned bullish on Apartment Income REIT Corp (NYSE: AIRC), initiating the stock at “Neutral” and assigning the target to $43, representing potential upside of 12.00% from Wednesday’s close.

AlphaValue turned bullish on Weibo Corp (NASDAQ: WB), downgrading the ‎stock to “Hold” from Buy and assigning a $44.65 price target.

Latest Insider Activity

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) SVP Powertrain and Energy Eng. Baglino Andrew D announced the sale of shares taking place on Dec 28 at $674.68 for some 1,500 shares. The total came to more than $1.01 million.

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) Director Kenausis Gregory sold on Dec 28 a total 89,169 shares at $34.65 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $1.91 million.

PDL BioPharma Inc. (PDLI) 10% Owner Silver Point Capital L.P. declared the purchase of shares taking place on Dec 29 at $2.69 for some 268,600 shares. The transaction amount was around $0.72 million.

Conifer Holdings Inc. (CNFR) Director WILLIAMS R JAMISON JR bought on Dec 29 a total 405,458 shares at $2.62 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $26,200.

December 31, 2020
‎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.‎

December 21, 2020
Auto Stocks to watch on Tuesday: Baidu is All Set to Jump in EV

China’s BaiduInc is exploring producing its own electric vehicles and has held talks with automakers about the prospect, said 3 persons with knowledge of the case, the latest step in a battle between tech firms to build smart cars.

China’s leading search engine, which also advances automated driving technologies and internet communication networks, explores contract production, one of the people said or creating a majority-owned venture with automakers.

The project will move up from internet peers such as Tencent Holdings Ltd, Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc, which have either developed auto-related technologies or invested in smart-car start-ups.

NIO Limited (NYSE:NIO) shares were trading down -2.38% at $40.98 at the time of writing on Monday after reporting the pricing of the offering of 68,000,000 American depositary shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share of the Company, at a price of US$39.00 per ADS.

NIO Limited (NYSE:NIO) share price went from a low point around $2.11 to briefly over $57.20 in past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $40.98. NIO market cap has remained high, hitting $60.13B at the time of writing, giving it price-to-sales ratio of more than 30.

If we look at the recent analyst rating NIO, Goldman upgraded coverage on NIO shares with a Neutral rating and a $37.72 price target, which implies room for -3.26% downside momentum this year.

Ford Motor Company (F) last closed at $8.91, in a 52-week range of $3.96 to $9.57. Analysts have a consensus price target of $8.94.

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) stock soar by 4.89% to $639.83. The most recent rating by Jefferies, on December 11, 2020, is at a Hold.

XPeng Inc. (NYSE:XPEV) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 6.45% following the declaration from the firm that that its P7 super-long range sports sedan was named the Car of the Year 2021 by the Xuanyuan Awards, China’s most prestigious badge of auto quality and innovation. The most recent rating by Deutsche Bank, on December 14, 2020, is at a Buy.

Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ:NKLA) fall -6.87% after losing more than -$1.21 on Monday. The company on November 30, 2020 reported the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with General Motors for a global supply agreement related to the integration of GM’s Hydrotec fuel-cell system into Nikola’s commercial semi-trucks.

Fisker Inc. (FSR) last closed at $15.59, in a 52-week range of $8.70 to $23.63 after declaring that it has signed agreements with Cox Automotive U.K. and Rivus Fleet Solutions to provide a range of after-sales services for the U.K. market. Analysts have a consensus price target of $24.00.

Li Auto Inc. (LI) stock drop by -0.10% to $31.33. The most recent rating by Citigroup, on November 16, 2020, is at a Buy. On December 4, 2020, the company announced the pricing of follow-on public offering of American Depositary Shares.

Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (NASDAQ:KNDI) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -7.67%.

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) fall -0.72% after losing more than -$0.3 on Monday. On November 30, 2020, the firm revealed it has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Nikola Corporation for a global supply agreement to provide its Hydrotec fuel cell system for Nikola’s Class 7/8 semi-trucks.

Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) last closed at $21.39, in a 52-week range of $1.32 to $30.99. Analysts have a consensus price target of $26.80.

Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (SOLO) stock drop by -2.02% to $6.31. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on July 09, 2019, is at a Buy.

Lordstown Motors Corp. (NASDAQ:RIDE) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -2.96%. The company on December 5, 2020 reported that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has declared Lordstown’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-250045). The most recent rating by Goldman, on December 11, 2020, is at a Buy.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE:FCAU) rose 0.84% after gaining more than $0.14 on Monday. Alfa Romeo Announces 4C Spider 33 Stradale Tributo.

Ayro Inc. (AYRO) last closed at $5.52, in a 52-week range of $1.80 to $10.60. On November 24, 2020, the company reported the Closing of $10.0 million registered direct offering.

Niu Technologies (NIU) stock drop by -2.50% to $28.43. The most recent rating by Citigroup, on November 06, 2020, is at a Buy.

December 15, 2020