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Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin
PepsiCo Inc reported better-than-expected Q2 results and raised FY23 outlook, leading to a positive impact on its stock. Energy shares fell by 0.9% while communication services shares climbed by 2.4%. Stocks of Jiuzi Holdings, Nikola Corporation, and Camtek Ltd rose significantly. However, Viasat, Cryoport, and First Wave BioPharma stocks fell due to various reasons.

July 13, 2023 | 6:39 pm
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Cryoport's stock price fell 27% after the company announced lower than expected interim Q2 earnings and FY23 guidance.
Cryoport's lower than expected Q2 earnings and FY23 guidance indicate weaker performance and future growth, which are likely to decrease investor confidence and drive the stock price down.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
First Wave BioPharma's stock price fell 32% after the company announced that preliminary data from Phase 2 SPAN trial indicate that it is likely the primary efficacy endpoint was not achieved.
The likely failure to achieve the primary efficacy endpoint in the Phase 2 trial indicates a setback in First Wave BioPharma's drug development, which is likely to decrease investor confidence and drive the stock price down.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Viasat's stock price dropped 28% after the company reported an unexpected event during reflector deployment that may impact ViaSat-3 Americas satellite performance.
The unexpected event during reflector deployment that may impact satellite performance is likely to negatively affect Viasat's operations and future performance, leading to a decrease in investor confidence and a drop in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Camtek Ltd's stock price rose 19% after the company announced it received orders for 42 systems from several tier-1 semiconductor manufacturers and increased expectations for a stronger second half of 2023.
The announcement of new orders and increased expectations for H2 2023 indicate strong future performance for Camtek Ltd, which is likely to boost investor confidence and drive the stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Jiuzi Holdings' stock price shot up 49% after it began trading on a 1:18 reverse split.
The 1:18 reverse split by Jiuzi Holdings has likely led to a significant increase in its stock price due to the reduced number of shares and increased per-share price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Nikola Corporation's stock price shot up 35% after the company announced an agreement with BayoTech to advance reliable hydrogen supply for zero-emission commercial fuel cell electric vehicle fleets.
The agreement with BayoTech is likely to boost Nikola Corporation's prospects in the zero-emission commercial fuel cell electric vehicle market, leading to increased investor confidence and a rise in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
PepsiCo reported better-than-expected Q2 results and raised its FY23 outlook, which is likely to have a positive impact on its stock.
PepsiCo's better-than-expected Q2 results and raised FY23 outlook indicate strong performance and future growth, which are likely to boost investor confidence and drive the stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100