50 Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Mid-Day Session
Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin
The article lists stocks that experienced significant price movements during Wednesday's mid-day session. Notable gainers include ShiftPixy, Applied DNA Sciences, and Lifeway Foods, while Chesapeake Energy, Obalon Therapeutics, and Independence Contract Drilling were among the biggest losers.
April 15, 2020 | 4:35 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Chesapeake Energy shares fell 39%, continuing a downward trend.
The significant drop in share price suggests ongoing challenges for the company, likely affecting investor confidence.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Independence Contract Drilling shares fell 30% after a previous decline, indicating continued negative sentiment.
The continued decline in share price suggests persistent negative sentiment among investors.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Obalon Therapeutics fell 34.4% after a previous 140% jump, indicating high volatility.
The sharp decline following a large increase suggests high volatility and potential profit-taking by investors.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Applied DNA Sciences gained 37% after announcing the shipment of COVID-19 vaccine candidates to Takis Biotech.
The stock's rise is due to the positive news of vaccine candidate shipments, which is a significant development for the company.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Lifeway Foods shares rose 28% as the company expects a 2% to 4% increase in Q1 sales.
The anticipated sales growth has positively impacted investor sentiment, leading to a rise in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
ShiftPixy shares surged 83% following a press release about deploying restaurant staff as delivery drivers.
The significant price increase is directly linked to the company's strategic move to utilize restaurant staff as delivery drivers, which investors view positively.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90