Jabil Posts Upbeat Earnings, Joins Moderna, Rivian Automotive And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
Jabil Inc. reported Q1 earnings with revenue of $8.39 billion, surpassing estimates, and an adjusted EPS of $2.60, causing its shares to rise by 5%. Other stocks also saw gains, including Redfin, Sunnova Energy, Wayfair, Sunrun, Moderna, Pacific Biosciences, Alector, Opendoor Technologies, Enphase Energy, Align Technology, Gold Fields, Alcoa, First Solar, Lucid Group, Citizens Financial Group, Rivian Automotive, Pool Corporation, RH, Regions Financial Corporation, and The Carlyle Group. Moderna's stock climbed after announcing positive study data with Merck, while Pacific Biosciences was initiated with an Overweight rating by Stephens & Co. Alector received an upgrade from Stifel, and Align Technology got an updated license from Health Canada. Alcoa was approved for continued mining, and Rivian signed a deal with AT&T.
December 14, 2023 | 3:15 pm
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Alcoa's shares climbed 11% after receiving approval for continued mining in Western Australia.
Regulatory approvals for mining operations are critical for the company's production capabilities and can positively affect stock prices.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
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Alector's stock rose 14.8% after an upgrade from Stifel from Hold to Buy and a price target increase from $8 to $15.
Upgrades from analysts can lead to increased investor confidence and higher stock prices.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
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Align Technology's stock increased 13.1% after Health Canada issued an updated medical device license for its Invisalign system.
Regulatory approvals can have a positive impact on stock prices as they enable companies to expand their product offerings and market reach.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 70
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Jabil's Q1 revenue and EPS beat estimates, leading to a 5% increase in its stock price.
Positive earnings reports typically lead to an increase in stock price as they indicate company health and profitability.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
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Moderna's stock climbed 15.8% after announcing promising follow-up data from a study with Merck.
Clinical trial results can significantly impact biotech stocks, especially when they show potential for a successful treatment.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90
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Pacific Biosciences gained 14.2% after Stephens & Co. initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a price target of $11.
Analyst ratings and price targets can influence investor sentiment and stock prices, particularly when a stock is rated favorably.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
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Rivian Automotive's stock gained 8.5% after signing an agreement with AT&T for the purchase of Rivian electric vehicles through a pilot program.
Partnerships, especially with large corporations like AT&T, can be seen as a vote of confidence in a company's products, potentially leading to higher stock prices.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80