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From AMZN to DLTR: Will these stocks bring cheer to subdued market?
February 14, 2022 04:41 PM PST| By Rupam RoyConsumers typically spend more on gifts, food, and apparel around Valentine's Day, observed on February 14. But will Valentine's Day spirit linger on in the market this week? This year, the US market saw a sharp decline amid a slew of concerns, fr.....
From TWTR to U: Web3 stocks in focus after LeBron ad creates buzz
February 14, 2022 09:58 AM PST| By Versha JainHighlights More and more crypto companies are targeting sports events for ads. This year’s Super Bowl games saw many sports stars and actors in commercials, including NBA player LeBron James, Idris Alba, and Lindsay Lohan. Compan.....
Why BioDelivery Sciences (BDSI) stock soared 51% today?
February 14, 2022 09:08 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights BioDelivery (BDSI) has entered into a merger agreement with Collegium Pharmaceutical. Collegium will acquire all outstanding BDSI shares at US$5.60 per unit in an all-cash deal. The BDSI stock surged over 14% YTD. Stocks of Bio.....
From UPS, RTX to HON: Top industrial stocks to explore in 2022
February 13, 2022 06:23 AM PST| By Versha JainIndustrial companies provide heavy equipment, and other related supplies to the construction and manufacturing sectors. These are among the oldest companies in the US. The industrial sector has many subsectors besides machinery and equipment, such .....
From LIN to FCX: Top S&P 500 material stocks to explore this spring
February 12, 2022 12:07 PM PST| By Rupam RoyThe basic material companies specialize in processing raw materials like coal, metal, stone, wood, and some chemicals used in different industries. The sector has immense importance in the country’s economic growth. Here we explore the top S.....
MGM to PENN: Top betting stocks to watch ahead of Super Bowl
February 11, 2022 03:33 PM PST| By Rupam RoyThe betting stocks are gaining traction ahead of the Super Bowl match between Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Celebrities like Canadian rapper Drake are betting on their favorites in Sunday's super-charged event in Los Angeles&rs.....
Zillow (ZG) stock roars higher after plans to replace home-flipping business
February 11, 2022 10:10 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Zillow's revenue rose 392% YoY in Q4, FY21. Its full-year 2021 revenue grew 144% YoY. Zillow expects its new project to provide an annual revenue of US$5 billion by 2025 end. Shares of Zillow Group, Inc (NASDAQ: ZG) roared high.....
From AAPL, NVDA, COIN to SQ, top Web 3.0 stocks to explore in US
February 10, 2022 05:13 PM PST| By Versha JainHighlights After Web 1.0 and Web 2.0, Web 3.0 is the latest upgrade in the internet world. Web 3.0 has no single centralized authority, such as the government or corporation having control over public data. However, the blockchain-based Web 3......
From FB, TWTR, SNAP to BMBL, top social media stocks to watch
February 10, 2022 04:04 PM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) revenue increased by 20% YoY in Q4, FY21. Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) revenue surged 22% YoY in Q4, FY21. Snap Inc. (SNAP) reported its first positive earnings in Q4, FY21 as a publicly traded firm. .....
Disney (DIS) stock surges 6% after dwarfing Netflix (NFLX) subscription
February 10, 2022 12:31 PM PST| By Versha JainHighlights Walt Disney’s (NYSE: DIS) revenue rose 34% YoY to US$21.8 billion in Q1, FY2022. Its diluted EPS attributable to Disney rose to US$0.60 from US$0.01 a year ago. Its total subscriptions across its streaming portfolio increased .....
Japan’s HeartCore Enterprises (HTCR) makes Nasdaq debut, stocks down 2%
February 10, 2022 11:11 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights HeartCore (HTCR) offered three million shares of its common stock in the IPO. It priced the IPO at US$5 per share. The underwriter has a 45-day option to purchase an additional 450,000 shares. Shares of software company Heartco.....
Twitter, Inc (TWTR) stock climbs on new share buyback plan
February 10, 2022 10:28 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Twitter, Inc’s (TWTR) revenue soared 22% YoY in Q4, FY21. Its average daily active users increased by 13% YoY in Q4, FY21. The company expects revenue of US$1.27 billion in Q1, FY22. Social media company Twitter, Inc. (NY.....
Why SQL Technologies (SKYX) stock fell 23% in Nasdaq debut?
February 10, 2022 09:32 AM PST| By Versha JainHighlights SQL had applied for the initial public offering on Form S-1 on December 22, 2021. The company has priced the offering at US$14.00 per share. SQL plans to use the proceeds from the offering for corporate expenses.  ...
Twilio Inc (TWLO) stock surges 19% after solid cloud sales guidance
February 10, 2022 08:01 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights The company's revenue rose 54% YoY in Q4, FY21. Twilio expects revenue to increase as much as 47% YoY to US$865 million in Q1, FY22. The company may start providing non-GAAP operating profit in 2023. Cloud service provider Twil.....
Top S&P 500 healthcare stocks to watch
February 09, 2022 04:10 PM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Johnson & Johnson’s (NYSE: JNJ) total sales surged over 10% YoY in Q4, FY21. Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE: PFE) revenue soared 105% YoY in Q4, FY21. Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) revenue grew 15% YoY in fiscal 2021. The US .....
US Ecology (ECOL) stock surges 68% on Republic Services (RSG) buy offer
February 09, 2022 01:09 PM PST| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights The Boise, Idaho-based US Ecology provides recycling and disposal services for various waste. The Ecology acquisition will enable Republic to expand its operations while ensuring “customer demand for a single-source partner&rd.....
Betting stocks in focus ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl match
February 09, 2022 11:55 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Around 31 million Americans may place bets on Sunday’s Super Bowl match. The total betting amount on the final game of the NFL is likely to cross US$7 billion. DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) will report its fourth quarter and .....
5 solar stocks to keep an eye on in February
February 09, 2022 09:35 AM PST| By Versha JainHighlights First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) has a P/E ratio of 17.39. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, its net income was US$337 million, up 19% YoY. Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH) has P/E ratio of 154.59. It has deployed more tha.....
Velodyne Lidar (VLDR) stock skyrockets 135% after Amazon's (AMZN) deal
February 08, 2022 04:53 PM PST| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights Amazon’s Velodyne investments could help reduce its expenses on transporting. Amazon can appoint an observer to Velodyne's board as part of the warrant deal once its holdings exceed 12.3 million shares. The agreement comes a.....
Top consumer staple stocks of S&P 500 to explore
February 08, 2022 01:36 PM PST| By Versha JainHighlights Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) has a dividend yield of 2.15% and a P/E ratio of 28.32. PepsiCo’s (NASDAQ: PEP) P/E ratio is 29.27, the dividend yield is 2.49%, with an annualized dividend of US$4.30. Philip Morr.....