>>> US Gapping up

Gapping up
In reaction to strong earnings/guidance
:

  • AGEN +8.1%, TACO +4.6%, SMTC +0.7%

Other news:

  • TLSA +50.1% (prices follow-on offering)
  • APT +42% (sees continued demand for personal protective equipment products in response to Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic; APT has booked approximately $22.6 mln in orders for the co's proprietary N-95 Particulate Respirator face mask since January 27, 2020)
  • LAKE +15.6% (strengh attributed to continued outbreak of COVID-19)
  • SIEN +13.9% (closes $60 mln convertible notes financing)
  • MNK +12.5% (evaluates the potential role for inhaled nitric oxide to treat COVID-19 associated lung complications, engages with scientific, governmental and regulatory agencies)
  • OI +7.9% (says its operating performance through Feb has been solid)
  • EBS +5.7% (initiated two product candidates for coronavirus)

Analyst comments:

  • GOLF +2.4% (upgraded to Neutral from Sell at Compass Point)