Crude Oil Down 1%; Home Depot Posts Downbeat Sales
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
U.S. stocks traded higher with the Nasdaq gaining over 50 points. Home Depot reported a sales decline of 2.3% in Q1, missing estimates. Cheetah Net, AMC, and GameStop shares surged, while Augmedix, Scorpius Holdings, and Inotiv shares fell. Oil prices dropped by 1.2%, and gold prices increased.

May 14, 2024 | 4:06 pm
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Augmedix shares plummeted 51% after reporting first-quarter financial results.
The sharp decline in Augmedix's stock price following its Q1 financial results release suggests negative investor reaction.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Home Depot reported a 2.3% sales decline in Q1 FY24, missing analyst estimates, but EPS beat expectations.
Missing sales estimates could negatively impact investor sentiment and stock price in the short term, despite the EPS beat.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Inotiv's stock fell 48% after a downgrade from Jefferies and a lowered price target.
The downgrade and price target reduction by Jefferies likely led to negative investor sentiment and a sharp decline in stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Scorpius Holdings shares fell 55% after announcing the pricing of a public offering.
The significant drop in Scorpius Holdings' stock price post-offering announcement indicates a negative market response.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
AMC Entertainment shares jumped 87% following a 78% surge on Monday, buoyed by social media activity.
The continued surge in AMC's stock price, driven by social media buzz, suggests strong short-term investor enthusiasm.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. shares surged 291% after announcing the pricing of an $8.19 million follow-on public offering.
The significant surge in share price following the offering announcement indicates strong investor interest and positive market reaction.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
GameStop shares gained 71% after Roaring Kitty's return to social media, following a 74% jump on Monday.
The significant increase in GameStop's stock price, influenced by social media, indicates a strong short-term market reaction.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80