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: Coinbase Global, Oric Pharmaceuticals, SPDR Gold Trust, G-III Apparel Group, and Transdigm Group. These stocks are under the radar but have shown significant activity or developments. Coinbase saw a pullback amid Bitcoin volatility, Oric Pharmaceuticals progresses in a cancer trial, SPDR Gold Trust gains on gold's rise, G-III Apparel reports a sales miss, and Transdigm gets analyst attention with raised price targets.

April 19, 2024 | 4:28 pm
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G-III Apparel Group's shares trade lower after missing quarterly sales estimates, with a forecast of $3.2 billion in sales for FY2025.
Missing sales estimates and reporting a year-over-year decline can negatively impact investor sentiment and stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 75
POSITIVE IMPACT
Coinbase Global saw its shares pull back amid Bitcoin's volatility, which could increase trading volume.
Bitcoin's volatility often leads to increased trading volumes for platforms like Coinbase, potentially boosting its revenue despite the initial share price pullback.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
SPDR Gold Trust trends as gold prices hit new highs, driven by Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and geopolitical tensions.
Gold's rise in price often leads to increased interest in gold ETFs like SPDR Gold Trust, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid uncertainty.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Oric Pharmaceuticals is in the spotlight with its Phase 1b trial expansion for non-small cell lung cancer, planning data updates in 2025.
Progress in clinical trials, especially in areas like cancer treatment, can significantly impact a biotech company's stock as it reflects potential future success.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
Transdigm Group receives analyst attention with raised price targets amid increased interest in defense stocks due to geopolitical tensions.
Analyst upgrades and raised price targets can positively influence stock prices, especially in sectors like defense that benefit from geopolitical tensions.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85