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: Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), HOOKIPA Pharma (HOOK), Ebang International Holdings (EBON), Canaan Inc (CAN), and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). MARA has surged due to Bitcoin's rise and an analyst's price target increase. HOOK rose after Gilead Sciences (GILD) bought shares, with potential for more purchases. EBON and CAN, both related to Bitcoin mining, saw significant gains. WBD's stock declined amid rumors of a potential merger with Paramount Global (PARA, PARAA).

December 22, 2023 | 5:53 pm
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Warner Bros. Discovery's stock declined due to rumors of a potential merger with Paramount Global, with mixed analyst opinions on the deal.
The uncertainty surrounding the rumored merger and the mixed analyst reactions could lead to a negative short-term impact on WBD's stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Canaan Inc's stock is up over 50% in the last month, following strong Q3 financial results that beat analyst estimates.
Canaan's recent financial performance and its association with the blockchain industry suggest a positive short-term outlook for its stock.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Ebang International Holdings' shares rose over 50% last week, likely due to increased interest in Bitcoin-related companies.
The surge in EBON's stock price is attributed to the volatility and interest in Bitcoin, which could continue to influence the stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
HOOKIPA Pharma's stock rose over 50% after Gilead Sciences purchased 15 million shares, with potential for additional purchases in the future.
Gilead's investment and the FDA clearance for HOOKIPA's Investigational New Drug signal strong short-term growth potential.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Marathon Digital Holdings is up over 600% YTD, buoyed by Bitcoin's rise and a price target increase from HC Wainwright & Co. from $20 to $24.
The positive analyst rating and the direct correlation with Bitcoin's performance suggest a bullish short-term impact on MARA's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90