U.K. stocks rose for the first time in five sessions on Monday, lifted by shares of energy and mining giants as oil prices gained and data showed a rebound in China’s manufacturing activity.
The FTSE 100 index
UKX, +0.53%
gained 0.4% to 7,342.37, after ending at the lowest level since early May on Friday.
Top Energy Stocks To Own Right Now: Keysight Technologies Inc.(KEYS)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Evan Niu, CFA]
Shares of Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) have jumped today, up by 12% as of noon EDT, after the company reported fiscal second-quarter earnings results. The seller of electronic measurement tools issued a better-than-expected outlook for the coming quarter and boosted full-year revenue guidance.
- [By Ethan Ryder]
Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA increased its position in shares of Keysight (NYSE:KEYS) by 1.4% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,314,931 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after acquiring an additional 18,779 shares during the period. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA owned about 0.69% of Keysight worth $68,889,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
- [By Logan Wallace]
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) and Orbotech (NASDAQ:ORBK) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends and earnings.
- [By Joseph Griffin]
OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Keysight (NYSE:KEYS) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 14,900 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock, valued at approximately $781,000.
- [By Shane Hupp]
Danaher (NYSE: DHR) and Keysight Technologies (NYSE:KEYS) are both large-cap multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends and analyst recommendations.
- [By Lisa Levin] Gainers
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDGL) shares surged 144.96 percent to close at $265.61 on Thursday in reaction to an encouraging Phase 2 clinical trial update. The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company said its liver-directed, thyroid hormone receptor called MGL-3196 showed a statistical significance in the primary endpoint of lowering liver fat at 12 weeks and also 36 weeks.
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VKTX) shares rose 101.01 percent to close at $9.99 on Thursday after falling 4.42 percent on Wednesday.
Akers Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKER) jumped 45.58 percent to close at $0.474. The developer of rapid health information technologies said Wednesday afternoon it was granted a 180-day extension from the Nasdaq Stock Market to meet the requirement of a minimum $1.00 per share closing bid price for 10 straight days.
Kitov Pharma Ltd (NASDAQ: KTOV) gained 40.93 percent to close at $3.03 after the FDA approved Kitov's Consensi for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain and hypertension.
China Customer Relations Centers, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCRC) rose 28.21 percent to close at $19.86.
J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE: JILL) climbed 26.45 percent to close at $7.84 after the company posted upbeat quarterly earnings.
Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS) shares climbed 21.93 percent to close at $2.78 in reaction to an encouraging FDA update. The biotechnology company that focuses on therapies for the treatment of cancer said the FDA granted a Fast Track designation for fimepinostat (CUDC-907) in patients with relapsed or refractory.
Boxlight Corporation (NASDAQ: BOXL) gained 21.23 percent to close at $7.48.
Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) rose 16.21 percent to close at $12.83 after reporting upbeat Q1 results.
The Brink's Company (NYSE: BCO) jumped 16.2 percent to close at $79.25 as the company announced plans to acquire Dunbar Armored for $520 million in cash.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) rose 15.14 percent to c
Top Energy Stocks To Own Right Now: Teradyne, Inc.(TER)
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Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) and Teradyne Inc. (TER) are the next major semiconductor stocks to report, with financials expected after the closing bell on Tuesday, April 24.
- [By Logan Wallace]
Laurion Capital Management LP grew its position in Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) by 98.1% in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 182,547 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 90,402 shares during the period. Laurion Capital Management LP’s holdings in Teradyne were worth $6,949,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
- [By Max Byerly]
Chicago Equity Partners LLC lessened its holdings in Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) by 76.9% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 17,765 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 59,055 shares during the period. Chicago Equity Partners LLC’s holdings in Teradyne were worth $676,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
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But to the extent that investors are on edge about weakening demand, it’s worth noting that earnings news flow has been encouraging for some parts of the industry. Here are some takeaways from the March quarter reports delivered so far by the likes of Texas Instruments (TXN) , STMicroelectronics (STM) , Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) , Lam Research (LRCX) , Teradyne (TER) and SK Hynix (HXSCL) .
Top Energy Stocks To Own Right Now: Acorn International, Inc.(ATV)
Advisors’ Opinion:
- [By Lisa Levin] Gainers
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLNT) shares surged 20.6 percent to $6.39. WBB Securities upgraded Melinta Therapeutics from Hold to Speculative Buy.
Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCVL) shares climbed 17.2 percent to $30.87 after the company reported upbeat quarterly earnings.
Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) shares rose 15.2 percent to $28.804 after the company declared a special one-time cash dividend of $14.97 per ADS.
Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) gained 15 percent to $53.35 after the company reported better-than-expected results for its first quarter.
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) surged 14.2 percent to $2.625.
ArQule, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQL) rose 13 percent to $5.12 after gaining 4.86 percent on Thursday.
Quality Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: QSII) gained 12.8 percent to $16.97 after the company posted better-than-expected FQ4 results.
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima (NYSE: LOMA) shares rose 12 percent to $12.94.
ArQule, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQL) shares rose 12 percent to $5.07.
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRTX) climbed 11.4 percent to $43.50.
Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ: ZLAB) gained 11.3 percent to $24.7000.
Zymeworks Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYME) rose 9.7 percent to $19.64.
Park City Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCYG) climbed 9 percent to $7.90.
Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) gained 7.9 percent to $38.82 after Citron reversed previously bearish position on the stock.
Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) shares jumped 7.3 percent to $3.55.
Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE: DECK) rose 3.5 percent to $107.27 after reporting better-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter.
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- [By Lisa Levin]
Shares of Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) got a boost, shooting up 15 percent to $28.6813 after the company declared a special one-time cash dividend of $14.97 per ADS.
- [By Ethan Ryder]
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Acorn International jumps 7% post Q2 results (seekingalpha.com) Acorn International, Inc. (ATV) CEO Jacob Fisch on Q2 2018 Results – Earnings Call Transcript (seekingalpha.com) Acorn International (ATV) Q2 Revenues Rise 39.4% (streetinsider.com) Acorn International Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2018 (finance.yahoo.com) Acorn International to Report Results for the Second Quarter of 2018 (finance.yahoo.com)
ATV traded up $0.54 during trading on Friday, hitting $22.01. 50 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,431. Acorn International has a 12-month low of $13.21 and a 12-month high of $38.86.
- [By Lisa Levin] Gainers
Axovant Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ: AXON) shares rose 23.7 percent to $1.49. Axovant announced strengthening of management team and completion of organization restructuring which "enhanced capabilities in research and business development" and reduced internal headcount by 43 percent.
Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: TUSK) shares jumped 19.8 percent to $37.3148. Mammoth Energy’s subsidiary Cobra signed a new $900 million contract to finish the restoration of critical electrical services and support the initial phase of reconstruction of the electrical utility system in Puerto Rico.
Acorn International, Inc. (NYSE: ATV) shares gained 19 percent to $34.0201. Acorn shares rose Friday after the company declared a special one-time cash dividend of $14.97 per ADS.
DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) shares surged 19 percent to $2.20.
My Size, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) climbed 16.8 percent to $1.18 after the company received a Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for measurement technology patent.
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: ENT) gained 16.6 percent to $2.32.
Leju Holdings Limited (NYSE: LEJU) gained 16.5 percent to $1.34 following Q1 beat.
Evolus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOLS) shares surged 16.5 percent to $26.1499. Evolus named Lauren Silvernail as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Corporate Development.
Jupai Holdings Limited (NYSE: JP) shares gained 15 percent to $26.29 after reporting Q1 results.
Momo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) shares gained 15 percent to $44.7702 after the company reported better-than-expected results for its first quarter and issued strong sales forecast for the second quarter.
Windstream Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIN) rose 15 percent to $7.075.
China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CADC) gained 14.4 percent to $2.746.
American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ: AMWD) climbed 14.2 percent to $101.10 after the company reported upbeat Q4 results.
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