Gold Gains 1%; Micron Posts Upbeat Results
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
U.S. stocks traded higher with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 100 points. Micron Technology reported upbeat Q2 results and strong Q3 guidance, beating estimates with $5.82 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of 42 cents per share. Yield10 Bioscience, CuriosityStream, and Lufax Holding saw significant stock increases following positive announcements, while Movella Holdings, Apyx Medical, and Spire Global experienced declines. Gold and silver prices rose, while oil and copper saw minimal changes.

March 21, 2024 | 4:09 pm
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Apyx Medical shares fell 27% following soft FY24 guidance.
Soft FY24 guidance from Apyx Medical has likely led to decreased investor confidence and a subsequent drop in stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Movella Holdings shares plummeted 63% after announcing voluntary delisting from Nasdaq.
The decision to voluntarily delist from Nasdaq is likely to have caused significant investor concern, leading to a sharp decline in Movella Holdings' stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Spire Global shares decreased 25% after announcing a $30 million registered direct offering.
The announcement of a $30 million registered direct offering by Spire Global is likely to dilute existing shares, causing a decrease in stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
CuriosityStream shares jumped 55% after reporting positive Q4 financial results.
Positive Q4 financial results have likely bolstered investor confidence in CuriosityStream, driving a significant increase in its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Lufax Holding shares increased 40% following positive Q4 results.
The positive Q4 results for Lufax Holding have likely contributed to a surge in stock price due to increased investor optimism.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Micron Technology reported higher than expected Q2 results and provided strong Q3 guidance, indicating potential growth.
Micron's positive earnings report and strong future guidance are likely to boost investor confidence and drive short-term stock price growth.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Yield10 Bioscience shares surged 108% after USDA-APHIS approval for planting and breeding of Camelina sativa varieties in the U.S.
The USDA-APHIS approval represents a significant milestone for Yield10 Bioscience, likely resulting in increased investor interest and stock price surge.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 90