Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Are Secretly Monitoring But Not Talking About Yet
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks warranting attention for the week of Sept. 22, 2023. These include Nio Inc, which plans to raise $1 billion through convertible senior notes and launch a smartphone for its vehicles; Pinterest, which expects revenue growth in the mid to high teens for the next three to five years and announced a $1 billion share buyback plan; Exscientia Plc, which announced a collaboration with Merck KGaA; Bird Global, which announced the acquisition of Spin; and American Battery Technology, which completed an uplisting from the OTC to the Nasdaq.
September 22, 2023 | 2:40 pm
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American Battery Technology completed an uplisting from the OTC to the Nasdaq, which the company sees as a significant milestone.
The uplisting to the Nasdaq could increase visibility and liquidity for American Battery Technology, potentially driving its stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
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Bird Global announced the acquisition of Spin, making it the largest micromobility company in North America based on market share.
The acquisition of Spin expands Bird Global's market share, which could lead to increased revenues and a potential rise in its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Exscientia announced a collaboration with Merck KGaA, with potential to earn up to $674 million in milestone payments.
The collaboration with Merck KGaA could lead to significant revenue for Exscientia if milestones are met, which could drive its stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
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Nio plans to raise $1 billion through convertible senior notes and launch a smartphone for its vehicles.
The offering of convertible senior notes will strengthen Nio's balance sheet, while the launch of a smartphone could boost its product ecosystem, potentially driving its stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Pinterest expects revenue growth in the mid to high teens for the next three to five years and announced a $1 billion share buyback plan.
The positive revenue growth forecast and share buyback plan signal confidence in Pinterest's future performance, which could positively impact its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100