Shares Of Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Are Moving Higher: What's Going On?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:MARA) shares are rising after HC Wainwright & Co. analyst Kevin Dede maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $20 to $24. The boost follows Marathon's announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire two Bitcoin mining sites for $178.6 million, which will add 390 megawatts to its capacity. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2024 and will be funded with cash. The rise in Marathon's shares also correlates with the increase in Bitcoin's price, which is up 1.71% at $43,633 and 160% since the year's start.
December 20, 2023 | 2:24 pm
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Marathon Digital's stock is positively impacted by an analyst's upgraded price target and the acquisition of new Bitcoin mining sites, indicating expansion and increased capacity.
The stock is likely to see a short-term positive impact due to the analyst's upgraded price target, which suggests confidence in the company's growth prospects. Additionally, the acquisition of new mining sites demonstrates expansion and increased operational capacity, which is typically viewed favorably by investors. The correlation with Bitcoin's price rise also adds to the positive sentiment, as the company's performance is closely tied to the cryptocurrency market.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100