Dow Rises 50 Points; American Express Earnings Top Views
Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin
U.S. stocks traded higher with the Dow Jones gaining around 50 points. American Express Company (AXP) reported better-than-expected earnings for its second quarter and reaffirmed its FY23 outlook. Digital World Acquisition Corp. (DWAC), Evelo Biosciences, Inc. (EVLO), and BioNexus Gene Lab Corp (BGLC) saw their shares rise significantly. Sigma Additive Solutions, Inc. (SASI), RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (RDHL), and Priveterra Acquisition Corp. (PMGM) experienced a drop in their shares.

July 21, 2023 | 1:53 pm
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Priveterra Acquisition Corp. was down, falling 15%.
The significant drop in Priveterra Acquisition Corp.'s shares indicates a negative market sentiment towards the company, which is likely to continue impacting its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Shares of RedHill Biopharma Ltd. were down 19% after the company announced registered direct offering for the purchase and sale of 1,301,923 ADS's and warrant exercise for $3.8 million gross proceeds.
The announcement of a registered direct offering and warrant exercise by RedHill Biopharma Ltd. could potentially dilute existing shareholders' equity, which is likely to have a negative impact on its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Sigma Additive Solutions, Inc. shares dropped 32%.
The significant drop in Sigma Additive Solutions, Inc.'s shares indicates a negative market sentiment towards the company, which is likely to continue impacting its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
American Express reported better-than-expected earnings for its second quarter and reaffirmed its FY23 outlook.
American Express's better-than-expected earnings and reaffirmed outlook for FY23 are positive indicators for the company's performance, which could lead to an increase in its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
BioNexus Gene Lab Corp shares were up, gaining 31% after the company reported pricing of $5 million public offering and uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market.
The pricing of a $5 million public offering and uplisting to the Nasdaq Capital Market are positive developments for BioNexus Gene Lab Corp, which are likely to have a positive impact on its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Digital World Acquisition Corp. shares shot up 40% after the company announced it reached a settlement with the SEC.
The announcement of a settlement with the SEC removes a significant uncertainty for Digital World Acquisition Corp., which is likely to have a positive impact on its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Shares of Evelo Biosciences, Inc. got a boost, shooting 24% after the company terminated sublease agreement with Bio-Rad Laboratories.
The termination of the sublease agreement with Bio-Rad Laboratories could potentially reduce Evelo Biosciences' expenses, which is likely to have a positive impact on its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 100