Nasdaq Surges Over 100 Points; Schlumberger Reports Mixed Q3 Result
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
U.S. stocks mostly rose with the Nasdaq gaining over 100 points. Schlumberger reported mixed Q3 results, missing revenue expectations but beating EPS estimates. United States Cellular sold spectrum licenses to Verizon, boosting its stock. Bright Minds Biosciences surged after a private placement announcement. MGP Ingredients and CVS Health saw declines due to soft guidance and outlook cuts, respectively.
October 18, 2024 | 6:15 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
CVS Health shares fell 6% after the company cut its third-quarter outlook.
The cut in CVS's Q3 outlook is a negative development, likely leading to a short-term decline in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Lilium shares fell 15% after a downgrade by Canaccord Genuity, which cut its price target.
The downgrade and price target cut by Canaccord Genuity is a negative signal, likely leading to a short-term decline in LILM's stock.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
MGP Ingredients shares dropped 25% after issuing soft preliminary guidance and lowering its 2024 outlook.
The issuance of soft guidance and a lowered outlook is a negative development, likely causing a significant short-term decline in MGPI's stock.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 85
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Schlumberger reported mixed Q3 results with revenue missing expectations but EPS beating estimates.
Schlumberger's revenue miss could weigh on the stock, but the EPS beat provides some support, leading to a neutral short-term impact.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Bright Minds Biosciences surged 159% after announcing a $35 million non-brokered private placement.
The announcement of a significant private placement has led to a substantial increase in DRUG's stock price, indicating strong short-term positive impact.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
POSITIVE IMPACT
United States Cellular shares rose 7% after announcing the sale of spectrum licenses to Verizon for $1 billion.
The sale of spectrum licenses to Verizon is a significant positive development, likely boosting USM's stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90