Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks that warrant attention for the week of Oct. 13, 2023. These include Edesa Biotech Inc (EDSA), which announced a reverse stock split and secured a financial commitment from Canada's government for a Phase 3 clinical study; Palantir Technologies (PLTR), which secured a $250 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense; Akero Therapeutics (AKRO), which saw a sharp drop in shares after disappointing Phase 2b study results; Tupperware Brands Corp (TUP), which saw increased volatility and trading after amendments to an existing credit agreement; and Plug Power Inc (PLUG), which saw increased investor attention after updating its long-term revenue guidance.
October 13, 2023 | 2:26 pm
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Akero Therapeutics saw a sharp drop in shares after disappointing Phase 2b study results.
The disappointing results from the Phase 2b study could negatively impact investor sentiment, leading to a potential drop in AKRO's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Tupperware Brands Corp saw increased volatility and trading after amendments to an existing credit agreement.
The amendments to the credit agreement could lead to increased volatility in TUP's stock price, but the overall impact is uncertain.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Edesa Biotech announced a reverse stock split and secured a financial commitment from Canada's government for a Phase 3 clinical study.
The reverse stock split and government funding are positive news for EDSA, which could lead to increased investor interest and a potential rise in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Palantir Technologies secured a $250 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense.
The new contract from the U.S. Department of Defense is a significant win for Palantir, which could boost investor confidence and drive the stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Plug Power Inc saw increased investor attention after updating its long-term revenue guidance.
The updated long-term revenue guidance could boost investor confidence in PLUG, potentially leading to a rise in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100