Express More Than Doubles Amid Reddit SpeculationRetailer Express More Than Doubles Amid Reddit Speculation
Apparel retailer Express Inc. skyrocketed Monday, extending its meteoric rally with record volume as retail investors touted the company across various social media platforms including Reddit message boards.
Express has been the subject of Reddit boards where users speculated whether it could be the next GameStop, the video-games retailer that is surging again today. GameStop, together with other heavily shorted stocks like Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. all surged last week as they continued to gain popularity among retail investors.
Express short interest stands at about 14% of the free float, according data from S3 Partners.
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Aemetis “Carbon Zero” Supported by $16.8 MillionAemetis “Carbon Zero” Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency Upgrades Supported by $16.8 Million of California CEC and Utility Grants
Estimated $18 Million Per Year of Increased Net Income ($0.75 Earnings Per Share)
AMTX) announced that its “Carbon Zero” biofuels production process has received a total of $16.8 million of solar energy and other energy efficiency grants to fund upgrades of the Keyes, California plant to support the production of zero carbon renewable fuel.
The award of a combined $16.8 million of California Energy Commission and Pacific Gas & Electric energy efficiency programs to fund the ‘Carbon Zero 1’ biofuels plant reflects government and utility industry support for our mission to reduce greenhouse gases
These Carbon Zero plant upgrades at the Keyes plant are an integrated part of producing below zero carbon biofuels from agricultural waste wood.
The Carbon Zero 1 plant renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades include funding and other support from the California Energy Commission, the USDA, the US Forest Service, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and PG&E.
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Twitter Ban over?Since the ban on Trump and many other people/organizations, Twitter has been an underperformer. There are a lot of reasons why investors would be hesitant given the uncertainty of potential regulation but from a technical standpoint, the stock seems poised for a mover higher. If twitter can clear the down trendline and hold range low levels at 44.00, the stock could reverse the recent down move and head back toward the 53.00 area.
U.S. Patent Trial and Appeals Board Affirms ValidityU.S. Patent Trial and Appeals Board Affirms Validity of All Claims of Corcept’s U.S. Patent No.10,195,214
announced today that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a decision upholding the validity of all claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,195,214, “Concomitant Administration of Glucocorticoid Receptor Modulators and CYP3A Inhibitors” (the “‘214 patent”). The ‘214 patent expires in 2037.
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$XSPA - 1st target hit for an easy 44% gainsNow better to move SL on entry and enjoy a risk-free ride!
Successful field testing of prototype lines of the oilseedYield10 Bioscience Announces Achievement of Proof-of-Concept Milestone for Producing PHA Bioplastic in Field Grown Camelina Plants
today announced successful field testing of prototype lines of the oilseed Camelina sativa that have been programed to produce PHA bioplastics directly in seed.
PHA are natural polymers, prevalent in nature and fully biodegradable in the environment.
PHA bioplastics could ultimately be used to manufacture a wide range of fully biodegradable consumer products.
The prototype plants tested in these studies were programed with microbial genes based on a recent patent filed for new technology developed by Yield10 researchers to produce Camelina seed containing high levels of PHA bioplastic suitable for field production.
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Express, Inc. Announces $140 Million in Additional FinancingExpress, Inc. Announces $140 Million in Additional Financing to Bolster Liquidity
EXPR today announced that it has entered into a definitive loan agreement with Sycamore Partners as lead lender, along with Wells Fargo and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, that strengthens its liquidity position by an additional $140 million.
The new financing includes a $90 million FILO Term Loan with a maturity date of May 24, 2024, and a $50 million Delayed Draw Term Loan, to be repaid upon receipt of a CARES Act tax refund expected to be received in the second quarter of 2021.
This financing is in addition to the Company’s existing $250 million asset-based loan facility, of which it had previously drawn $165 million.
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5 stocks with impressive moves for the week of 18.01-22.01.2021Making a different kind of post here as we had a really impressive week especially for a couple of stocks that caught the eye.
First starting with Luminar Technologies $LAZR. For some time this stock has been on the radar of investors and traders and there is a reason. Not only promising perspectives for the company but the presence of a symmetrical triangle. Volumes are low as the figure is still forming and Yesterday we closed with a slight breach of the figure. I would wait for further development of the price as the volume on Friday's push wasn't that impressive. But definitely keep watching that one.
Next up is NIO INC $NIO. The next promising company in the electric vehicles market. For some time it stayed quiet with low volumes during the formation of the symmetrical triangle. Activity picked up recently and the news from Friday that Nomura initiated a buy for the stock with a target of $80 really gave the price a boost. We are in continuation of the uptrend with currently no reason to pass this stock from your portfolio.
Moving on to Palantir Tech $PLTR. Impressive breakout of the triangle here as well. A stock that has been mentioned a lot this week and was on the watchlist of a lot of traders and investors. Strong push supported by volume not seen in December 2020. Complete full candle with even no attempt to sell the top. If you've missed this impulse you'd better wait for a correction, but this stock is starting to make a name for itself in early 2021.
Number four - FUBOTV INC $FUBO. The plans that were announced earlier in January for the company to acquire Vigtory really made an impact. The company rose 120% in the following days. That rise was then covered and we are in a consolidation, but volumes are talking about the strong activity. This is still hot, so keep an eye on the triangle as we are heading towards the upper resistance.
And lastly, but not least - Gamestop $GME. With multiple halts on Friday's session, this stock jumped 80%. Some would say that the flag before that was the omen, but the battle between retail, investors, and Citron Research raged on. 134 million shares were traded according to Bloomberg stats. A backlash against Citron by bulls over its views on the Grapevine came to a head-on Friday when the short seller said it will decline to comment on the stock following the actions of "an angry mob". Have in mind that a couple of days ago insider sales in GME saw big activity.
The stock market never ceases to amaze me... Thrilling action to tease your eyes and to temper with your nerves.
GME Record Surge Gives Win to Reddit Army in Citron ClashGameStop Record Surge Gives Win to Reddit Army in Citron Clash
In the battle between short-seller Citron Research and an army of Reddit-charged day traders, GameStop Corp.’s seemingly endless rally to an all-time high has given the stock’s bulls a win, though not without controversy.
GameStop’s 75% gain through Friday comes after it more than doubled the week before and marks the most volatile 10-day period on record, data compiled by Bloomberg show. The stock was halted at least four times in New York as it surged as much as 79% to $76.76 as Reddit users ran wild. It was last 44% higher after trading resumed.
At one point, the video-game retailer was the most actively traded U.S. company with a market value above $200 million, data compiled by Bloomberg show, as millions of shares exchanged hands every few minutes.
GameStop representatives didn’t return an email seeking comment.
Reddit users continued to pump up their bets with one user saying they relied on it to pay their student loans.
GameStop’s parabolic rise, which has come amid steady and elevated short interest and increasing volume, has showcased the divide between retail bulls and bears betting on a quick return to reality.
GameStop became a “cult stock because of Ryan Cohen’s success with Chewy” and retail investors “appear confident that he can implement omnichannel initiatives that will materially grow their earnings,” Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter said in an email.
For the company to be worth $50 a share it would have to quickly double their growth, Pachter, who has a $16 price target which is the second highest among analyst tracked by Bloomberg, continued. In order to give GameStop credit for higher earnings power, Pachter, who rates the stock at neutral, wants to see Cohen’s strategy.
A backlash against Citron by some vocal Reddit users over its views on GameStop came to a head on Friday when the short seller said it will stop commenting on the stock following the actions of “an angry mob.”
“We are investors who put safety and family first and when we believe this has been compromised, it is our duty to walk away from a stock,” Citron managing partner Andrew Left wrote in a Friday letter.
The statement came a day after Left said in a YouTube video that he’d “never seen such an exchange of ideas of people so angry about someone joining the other side of a trade,” referring in part to Reddit users who have been particularly vocal on the social media site in seeking to promote their positive opinions on the video-game retailer’s stock.
GameStop fans clashed with Citron after the short seller critiqued shares in a tweet on Tuesday and made plans for a Twitter Inc. livestream the following day. The event was initially pushed back for the inauguration of President Joe Biden and then again on Thursday due to attempts to hack the short-seller’s Twitter account.
credited the bulk of last week’s gains to a short squeeze after activist investor and Chewy Inc. co-founder Ryan Cohen was added to GameStop’s board.
Bearish bets have remained steady with 140% of available GameStop shares currently sold short, according to data compiled by S3 Partners. Bears have seen more than $1.74 billion mark-to-market losses this year, according to the financial analytics firm.
“While older existing shorts have been covering some of their positions due to a profit-loss based short squeeze, there is a queue of new short sellers wanting to get short exposure in GME after its recent run-up,” Ihor Dusaniwsky, S3’s managing director of predictive analytics, said by email.
AzurRx BioPharma Announces First Two Patients DosedAzurRx BioPharma Announces First Two Patients Dosed in Phase 2b OPTION 2 Extension Study of MS1819 in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Due to enrollment in the initial crossover trial being ahead of schedule, we are given an opportunity to thoroughly explore optimal doses and capsule types that will help guide our future development plans for MS1819 in a Phase 3 program. In the meantime, we will continue our preparation for a successful FDA meeting later this year.”
Topline data results for this study are anticipated in Q1 2021, as enrollment remains strong.
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EVgo to Publicly List through CLII spac companyEVgo, an LS Power Company, and Leader in U.S. Electric Vehicle Fast Charging, to Publicly List through Business Combination with Climate Change Crisis Real Impact I Acquisition Corporation
Anticipated net proceeds of approximately $575 million will be used to fully fund and accelerate EVgo’s growth strategy and network buildout. This includes a $400 million fully committed private placement of common stock in EVgo (the “PIPE”). The PIPE is anchored by institutional investors including private funds affiliated with Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO), funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Wellington Management, Neuberger Berman Funds and Van Eck Associates Corporation.
CRIS is co-sponsored by private funds affiliated with PIMCO, which has more than $640 billion in sustainability investments across its portfolios.
Commercial relationships with large automotive OEMs (including General Motors, Nissan and Tesla), rideshare operators (including Lyft and Uber), and major property owners for its host sites (including Albertsons, Wawa, and Kroger), underscore EVgo’s market-leading position in the rapidly growing fast charging market.
LS Power, a leading investment firm focused on power, energy infrastructure and energy innovation, along with EVgo management, who together own 100% of EVgo today, will be rolling 100% of their equity in the transaction and are expected to own approximately 74% of the company upon transaction close.
Pro forma implied equity value of the combined company of $2.6 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
With more than 800 locations in 67 major metropolitan markets across 34 states, EVgo’s network serves a rapidly expanding customer base that currently exceeds 220,000 customers.
a strategic relationship with General Motors, which selected EVgo for a nationwide EV charging infrastructure buildout, whereby EVgo expects to add more than 2,700 additional fast chargers to its network over the next 5 years.
Corporate partners also include Uber and Lyft, which selected EVgo as one of their first charging providers.
EVgo has also worked with Tesla, to enable native fast charging on EVgo’s network.
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Understanding range highs and lows are all you need. #stocksBack on October 27th I made a post highlighting a potential reversal as we approached the range lows from back in June. Over the future months the stock tested the lows, found support, and is not heading toward highs. Range highs and lows and major support and resistance areas have value because they indicate where there is likely to be heavy order flow. In this case it AMGN reacted well and held the lows creating a great risk/reward opportunity.
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Termination of a Material Definitive AgreementInvestors appear to be responding to the company filing an 8-K today, which seems to indicate that there will be no dilution. This news went viral on a number of stock trading forums including StockTwits.
Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
On January 20, 2021, the Company delivered notice to Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company (“Lincoln Park Capital”) terminating the Purchase Agreement, dated September 8, 2020 (the “2020 Purchase Agreement”), with Lincoln Park Capital effective January 21, 2021 (the “Termination Date”). The 2020 Purchase Agreement provided that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions and limitations set forth therein, the Company has the right to sell to Lincoln Park Capital up to $26 million of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), over the 36-month term of the 2020 Purchase Agreement. In consideration for entering into the 2020 Purchase Agreement, the Company issued to Lincoln Park Capital 437,828 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.
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BBIG and ZASH Signing of Agreement to Complete Plan of mergerVinco Ventures (BBIG) and ZASH Announce Signing of Agreement to Complete Plan of Merger
Today announced the signing of an Agreement to Complete a Plan of Merger subject to certain conditions, creating exciting acceleration and growth in live-streaming content, video-sharing, distribution and production within its own ecosystem.
At the forefront of today’s digital wave, the Company aims to invest, acquire and merge the best-in-class media, entertainment and content-focused technology companies globally – from East to West – aiming to build a “Virtual Hollywood”, the future of media.
“The Company’s proprietary Influencer Platform has led to over 2 billion video views. With a current follower network of over 350+ million, we are poised to revolutionize the next generation of video distribution,” said Brian McFadden, Chief Strategy Officer.
Vinco’s Chief Strategy Officer, commented, “The merger with ZASH and the resulting combined entity provides current and prospective business partners with the assurance of our ability to scale our production and creative services to meet their growing content creation and distribution needs. The synergies between the two entities will bring immediate scale to the existing business along with clearly identified and obtainable growth initiatives. We are excited to merge with ZASH in our ever-evolving pursuit to ‘Be BIG’.”
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Globalstar Signs Agreement With Ceres TagGlobalstar Signs Agreement With Ceres Tag, the World’s Only Direct to Satellite Livestock Smart Ear Tag
GSAT has signed a commercial agreement with Ceres Tag, to supply satellite services to the livestock industry through the world’s first and only smart ear tag for traceability provenance, biosecurity, health, animal welfare, production improvement and theft reduction.
This agreement follows Ceres Tag’s recent success in winning the SVG Ventures THRIVE Challenge and their ear tag being named as the #1 Big Breakthrough Technology for Ag Change in the Next Decade by the AgJournal of Weekend Australian.
Ceres Tag will launch May 1, 2021 at the Beef Australia Exhibition in Rockhampton Queensland Australia and will be available for purchase from their online ecommerce website for delivery worldwide. Initial market focus will be Australia/New Zealand and North America.
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SPOT Partners With Battlbox to Drive Awareness of Winter Safety
As part of the partnership, Battlbox Pro Box subscribers will receive a SPOT Gen4, the next generation of the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger™, with up to 6 months of service.
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FTAC Olympus stock surges after Payoneer merger talks reportedPayoneer Inc., an online payments specialist, is in talks to go public through a merger with FTAC Olympus Acquisition Corp., a blank-check firm, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The special purpose acquisition company has begun talks to raise new equity to support a transaction that’s slated to value the combined entity at more than $2.5 billion, said one of the people, who asked to not be identified because the matter isn’t public. As a deal isn’t finalized, it’s possible terms change or talks fall apart.
Representatives for New York-based Payoneer and FTAC declined to comment.
Founded in 2005, Payoneer -- which has said it’s profitable -- is backed by investors including Wellington Management Co., TCV, Greylock Partners, Ping An and Viola Ventures. The company, founded in Israel by Yuval Tal and now led by Chief Executive Officer Scott Galit, operates in more than 200 countries and territories. It provides services including cross-border payments for customers including Airbnb Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Google and Walmart Inc. its website shows.
FTAC, led by Chairman Betsy Cohen and Chief Executive Officer Ryan Gilbert, raised roughly $755 million in an August initial public offering for the purpose of acquiring or merging with a technology or financial services technology-focused company.
Read More: SoFi Plans for More Mergers After Going Public Through SPAC
Cohen is also chairman of blank-check firms FinTech Acquisition Corp. IV, which last month agreed to combine with Perella Weinberg Partners, and FinTech Acquisition Corp. V. She’s also chairman of FTAC Athena Acquisition Corp. which this week filed paperwork ahead of a targeted $220 million IPO and was the chairman of FinTech Acquisition Corp. III when it merged with payments company Paya Holdings Inc.
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VANGUARD just invested with 2.6 mil sharesInuvo Prices $8.0 Million Common Stock Offering
has entered into a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 13,333,334 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at a price of $0.60 per share, pursuant to a registered direct offering. The gross proceeds of the offering are expected to be $8.0 million before deducting fees and other estimated offering expenses. The closing of the registered direct offering is expected to take place on or about January 19, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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