US Stocks Mixed; Bank of America Tops Q2 Views
Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin
US stocks traded mixed with the Dow Jones gaining around 70 points. Bank of America Corp (BAC) reported better-than-expected Q2 results with a 19% YoY net income growth to $7.4 billion. The Singing Machine Company (MICS), Biophytis S.A. (BPTS), and Interlink Electronics (LINK) saw their shares rise significantly. Meanwhile, 9 Meters Biopharma (NMTR), Lixte Biotechnology Holdings (LIXT), and CEL-SCI Corporation (CVM) saw their shares drop.
July 18, 2023 | 1:51 pm
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Shares of CEL-SCI Corporation dropped after the company priced its public offering of 2.5 million shares at $2 per share.
Announcements of public offerings can lead to a decrease in share price due to potential dilution of existing shares.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Shares of Lixte Biotechnology Holdings dropped after the company announced pricing of a $3.5 million registered direct offering.
Announcements of direct offerings can lead to a decrease in share price due to potential dilution of existing shares.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Shares of 9 Meters Biopharma dropped after the company announced it ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy announcements typically lead to a decrease in share price.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 100
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Bank of America reported better-than-expected Q2 results, beating consensus estimates.
Positive earnings reports typically lead to an increase in share price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Shares of Biophytis S.A. rose after the company signed a partnership with SEQENS.
Partnership announcements can lead to increased investor confidence and a rise in share price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Shares of Interlink Electronics rose.
The news does not provide a specific reason for the rise in LINK shares, but positive market movements can lead to increased investor confidence and a rise in share price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Shares of The Singing Machine Company rose after the company announced a new product line.
New product announcements can lead to increased investor confidence and a rise in share price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100