Dow Jumps Over 300 Points; Morgan Stanley Posts Upbeat Earnings
Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin
US stocks traded higher with the Dow Jones gaining over 300 points. Morgan Stanley reported better-than-expected Q2 results with EPS of $1.24 and revenues of $13.46 billion. The Singing Machine Company, Biophytis, and iCAD saw their shares rise after various positive announcements. 9 Meters Biopharma, Lixte Biotechnology, and Masimo Corporation saw their shares drop due to various negative developments.
July 18, 2023 | 4:23 pm
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Lixte Biotechnology announced the pricing of a $3.5 million registered direct offering and concurrent private placement.
The announcement of a direct offering and private placement is likely to dilute existing shares and drive the stock price down in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Masimo Corporation reported weak preliminary revenue results for Q2.
The weak preliminary revenue results for Q2 are a negative development for Masimo Corporation and are likely to drive the stock price down in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
9 Meters Biopharma filed a voluntary petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
The bankruptcy filing is a negative development for 9 Meters Biopharma and is likely to drive the stock price down in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Biophytis signed a partnership with SEQENS to produce its main product.
The partnership with SEQENS is a positive development for Biophytis and is likely to drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
iCAD signed a strategic commercial agreement with Radiology Partners.
The strategic commercial agreement with Radiology Partners is a positive development for iCAD and is likely to drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The Singing Machine Company announced a new product line available at Walmart.
The announcement of a new product line at Walmart is a positive development for The Singing Machine Company and is likely to drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Morgan Stanley reported better-than-expected Q2 results.
Morgan Stanley's better-than-expected earnings report is likely to boost investor confidence and drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100