Articles for author: Ron Finklestien

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

What’s Happening with Plug Power Stock? What’s Happening with Plug Power Stock?

Plug Power Inc: Witnessing a Market Turn Plug Power Inc PLUG shares are trading lower by 8.3% to $4.21 during Wednesday’s session. This downturn comes amid a broader market trend influenced by increasing Treasury yields and a bout of profit-taking following a robust December 2023. The murky waters are further exacerbated by uncertainties surrounding upcoming economic reports and Federal Reserve speeches. Investors are on edge, awaiting confirmation on projected rate adjustments and closely monitoring the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes along with job-related data. See Also: Bitcoin Plummets Over 9% On Pessimistic ETF Report The Significance of Climbing Yields Growth

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Electric Minerals Industry In the Spotlight: Ivanhoe Electric, Cleveland-Cliffs, Olympic Steel, and TMC Lead the Charge

Ivanhoe Electric in the Future Minerals Forum Ivanhoe Electric, the avant-garde mineral and electric metals exploration company, has made headlines with its high-profile participation in the upcoming Future Minerals Forum. The company’s Executive Chairman, Robert Friedland, is set to deliver a keynote presentation at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Jan. 10.  Moreover, President and CEO Taylor Melvin will be part of a panel discussion centered around constructing a resilient mineral supply roadmap. The stage is set for Ivanhoe Electric’s Typhoon geophysical surveying system to be showcased and deployed during the forum. This strategic move

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Recent Acquisition Spurs Market Reaction for SentinelOne

Sundry Photography SentinelOne (NYSE:S) encountered a turbulent ride on Wednesday, with shares plummeting more than 7%. This came in the wake of the announcement that the company was delving into a cash and stock deal to acquire cybersecurity upstart PingSafe. SentinelOne anticipated the deal to culminate in the first quarter of its 2025 fiscal year, pending the usual conditions. As stated by the California-based cybersecurity firm, the assimilation of PingSafe is poised to invigorate its cloud offerings. “Through the assimilation of PingSafe, we aim to redefine cloud security by harmonizing top-tier cloud workload protection, AI, and analytics capabilities with a

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Is Alibaba (BABA) a Worthy Investment Considering Upbeat Wall Street Sentiments? Is Alibaba (BABA) a Worthy Investment Considering Upbeat Wall Street Sentiments?

When contemplating an investment in a stock, investors often turn to analyst recommendations for guidance. These sell-side analysts can exert significant influence over a stock’s movement, trickling down through the media, but how much weight should investors put on these ratings? Before delving into the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to leverage them to your advantage, let’s first explore what the Wall Street pundits have to say about Alibaba (BABA). Alibaba presently holds an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.27, falling between Strong Buy and Buy on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 representing Strong Buy and

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Xponential (XPOF) to Expand Pure Barre and YogaSix With Sunpark The Sweeping Japanese Odyssey of Xponential (XPOF) and Sunpark: A Promising Picture

Xponential Fitness, Inc. XPOF has set its sights on Japan for an ambitious journey, having recently signed a Master Franchise Agreement with the esteemed Sunpark Co. Ltd. This monumental agreement aims to extend the reach of the Pure Barre and YogaSix brands in the Land of the Rising Sun. This strategic move further bolsters XPOF’s footprint in Japan, adding two more brands to the lineup, standing alongside the likes of Club Pilates, CycleBar, Rumble, AKT, and StretchLab. With a minimum of 50 franchised studios set to open for Pure Barre and YogaSix, Sunpark’s extensive real estate and development prowess are

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Nasdaq Declines Over 100 Points, Sidus Space Shares Surge Nasdaq Declines Over 100 Points, Sidus Space Shares Surge

U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 100 points on Wednesday. The Dow traded down 0.52% to 37,518.35 while the NASDAQ fell 0.98% to 14,621.38. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.61% to 4,713.82. Check This Out: How To Earn $500 A Month From Apple Stock Following Tuesday’s Slide Market Sector Performance Energy shares rose by 0.8% on Wednesday. In trading on Wednesday, real estate shares fell by 1.8%. Job Openings and Equities Performance The number of job openings fell by 62,000 from the prior month to 8.790 million in November,

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

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Chilean Government’s Lithium Partnership Chilean Government Forges New Path with Lithium Partnership

President Gabriel Boric’s bold plan mandates that any company seeking to mine lithium in Chile must form a partnership with the government, with the state possessing a controlling stake. The innovative strategy seeks to not only expand lithium extraction but also utilize cutting-edge eco-friendly technology and incorporate the perspectives of local Indigenous communities. Executives from China’s Tianqi, a significant shareholder in SQM, expressed their investment intentions during a meeting in December. Similarly, LG Energy and France’s Eramet indicated their interest in forming alliances, with the latter looking to explore a partnership in its 120,000-hectare lithium concession in the Atacama region.

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

IPO Market Analysis: Reflection on 2023 and Expectations for 2024 IPO Market Analysis: Reflection on 2023 and Expectations for 2024

As the curtains closed on the year 2023, the U.S. IPO market left much to be desired, with negative median returns and a stabilizing deal volume. The disappointment was further exacerbated by the underperformance of Asia-Pacific region-based companies and the drag resulting from IPOs priced at $5 per share or lower. However, hope shines on the horizon as we turn our attention to the year 2024, with prevalent predictions for incremental increases in deal volumes. This optimism is tempered by the acknowledgment that the public market/private market valuation gap, especially in the technology subsectors, will persist. Notably, private market valuations

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

The Financial Sector: Setting the Stage for a Rebound – Analyst The Financial Sector: Setting the Stage for a Rebound – Analyst

solarseven/iStock via Getty Images The equity market is pulling back after being overbought, but the financial (NYSEARCA:XLF) sector could still have gains as conditions have become more favorable, said Jay Woods, Freedom Capital Markets chief global strategist. The Changing Market Landscape With a soft landing “increasingly conceivable,” according to Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin, investors are optimistic about the market as financial conditions are set to ease. But the markets are pulling back after being overbought, Woods said during a CNBC interview. “Now we have to just see if we can digest those gains.” Market Performance and Prospects The

January 3, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Deciphering the Bullish Sentiment Surrounding PayPal (PYPL)

As investors, we often seek guidance from the financial titans of Wall Street when pondering the fate of our investment. Do these gurus truly light the way, or are they leading us astray? Before we delve into the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to leverage them, let’s peek at what the high priests of finance make of PayPal (PYPL). The brokerage recommendation for PayPal stands at a solid 2.00 on a scale of 1 to 5, suggesting a Buy, as per the combined judgments of 37 brokerage firms. Further dissection reveals 18 Strong Buy recommendations and 1 Buy, constituting