>>> US Gapping Up

Gapping up
In reaction to earnings/guidance
:

  • NLSN +7.6% (and Experian (EXPGY) announced an expanded strategic initiative to enhance identity data in the United States for digital measurement of the open web), EYE +2.7%, RIDE +1.6%,

M&A news:

  • REGI +37.2% ( Chevron in advanced talks to acquire co for approx $61.50/sh), FHN +32.1% (to be acquired in an all-cash transaction valued at $13.4 bln, or $25.00 for each share by TD), . 

Other news:

  • ABUS +11.3% (and Genevant Sciences (ROIV) filed a patent lawsuit against Moderna (MRNA)
  • LHX +3.6% (increases dividend)
  • NG +3.1% (reports the final set of assay results from the 2021 drill program)
  • OPY +3% (authorizes repurchase of up to 518,000 common shares)
  • WRB +2.5% (announces three-for-two stock split)
  • NIO +1.3% (announces proposed secondary listing on the stock exchange of Hong Kong)
  • IFRX +1.3% (provides update on development plans for vilobelimab in hidradenitis suppurativa)
  • EQNR +1.2% (Board of Directors has decided to stop new investments into Russia, and to start the process of exiting Equinor's Russian Joint Ventures)

Analyst comments:

  • AXL +5.6% (upgraded to Overweight from Underweight at Morgan Stanley)
  • TS +2.1% (upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays)
  • PHM +1.4% (upgraded to Buy from Underperform at BofA )