Articles for category: Tech Stocks

April 8, 2025

Ron Finklestien

BIAF Stock Soars Following Strong Earnings Report and Record-Breaking Revenue Forecast for 2024

bioAffinity Technologies Reports Strong Revenue Growth, Stock Soars Shares of bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (BIAF) have skyrocketed 160.9% following the company’s financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024. In contrast, the S&P 500 Index fell 8.9% during the same timeframe. Over the past month, BIAF stock achieved an impressive gain of 89.3%, compared to a 9.7% decrease in the S&P 500. Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar. Record Revenue and Financial Overview bioAffinity reported record revenues of $9.4 million for 2024, a significant increase of 269.7% from $2.5 million in 2023. This growth was

April 7, 2025

Ron Finklestien

NVFY Stock Declines After Earnings Report Shows Reduced Net Loss

Nova LifeStyle Faces Declining Revenue but Improved Profit Margins Shares of Nova LifeStyle, Inc. (NVFY) have decreased by 15.5% since the company announced its earnings for the year ended December 31, 2024. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index has experienced an 8.9% decline during the same period. Over the past month, however, Nova LifeStyle’s stock has rebounded, gaining 19.8% while the S&P 500 declined by 9.7%. Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar. Revenue Decline and Gross Profit Analysis In 2024, Nova LifeStyle reported net sales of $9.7 million, marking a 12.6% decline from $11.1 million

April 7, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Blue Dolphin Reports Financial Loss for 2024 Due to Margin and Liquidity Challenges

Blue Dolphin Energy Reports Losses Amid Margins and Liquidity Challenges Shares of Blue Dolphin Energy Company (BDCO) have decreased by 7.5% following their 2024 financial report. In contrast, the S&P 500 index has seen a larger decline of 9.8% during the same timeframe. Notably, BDCO stock has experienced a 1% gain over the past month, while the S&P 500 has dropped by 9.6%, indicating its relative strength amid broader market weaknesses. Earnings Decline Due to Weak Margins and Impairment For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Blue Dolphin reported a net loss of $8.6 million, or $0.58 per share.

April 6, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Cryptocurrency Market Overview: Highlights and Trends from Q1 2025

Cryptocurrency Market Faces Tough Start in 2025 Amidst Volatility The first quarter of 2025 proved challenging for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin, the sector’s flagship cryptocurrency, recorded its worst Q1 performance in seven years, marked by significant volatility and a consistent downward trend. This decline was mirrored by other major altcoins, including Ethereum, which also experienced considerable losses. At the beginning of Q1, the market was buoyed by optimistic sentiment following the recent US presidential election. President Donald Trump’s anticipated crypto-friendly policies initially spurred enthusiasm, pushing Bitcoin to an all-time high of US$108,786 on January 20, the day of his inauguration.

April 6, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Crypto Market Update: Potential IPO Delays for Circle, Klarna, and Chime Due to Market Instability

Crypto Market Daily Recap: Bitcoin and Altcoins Surge on April 4 Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Movements As of 9:00 p.m. UTC, Bitcoin (BTC) has risen to US$83,879.15, marking a 2.3 percent increase in the last 24 hours. On this trading day, Bitcoin’s price varied between a low of US$81,950.04 and a high of US$84,497.52. Chart via TradingView. Bitcoin performance, April 4, 2025. The cryptocurrency market displayed signs of recovery as Friday’s trading session closed. Recent announcements by US President Donald Trump regarding new global tariffs have caused instability in financial markets, particularly affecting risk assets. Ethereum (ETH) is currently priced

April 5, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Jones Soda Q4 Loss Widens Y/Y as Sales Drop & Expenses Climb

Shares of Jones Soda Co. JSDA have fallen 6.8% since releasing fourth-quarter 2024 results, underperforming the S&P 500 index’s 1.1% growth. Over the past month, the stock declined 19% compared with the S&P 500’s 3.1% slide. Earnings & Revenue Performance The company posted a significant year-over-year decline in fourth-quarter revenues to $2.8 million from $3.5 million as distribution transitions and the loss of a key discount retail customer took a toll. The net loss widened sharply to $4.6 million, or 4 cents per share, from $1.5 million, or 2 cents per share, in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA deteriorated year

April 4, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Maximizing Deductions: Why My Home Office Is the Ultimate Tax Break

Unlocking Home Office Tax Deductions: My Journey to Savings There’s a profound sense of relief when you’re doing your taxes, and suddenly the number indicating what you owe flips to a refund. My husband and I experienced this firsthand. One moment, it showed we owed the IRS $500, and the next, we were greeted with a refund—a genuine surprise after years of no refunds in our household. We sat there in disbelief, thinking, “Did that really just happen?” Indeed, it did, thanks to my home office. For clarity, this wasn’t a dubious tax trick I stumbled upon; it was a

April 4, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Top Momentum Stocks to Consider Purchasing on April 4th

Three Stocks to Watch: April 4 Buy Recommendations Here are three stocks with a buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, April 4: Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) This digital securities brokerage company holds a Zacks Rank #1 and has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rise by 11.6% over the past 60 days. Futu Holdings Limited Sponsored ADR Price and Consensus Futu Holdings Limited Sponsored ADR price-consensus-chart | Futu Holdings Limited Sponsored ADR Quote Futu Holdings Limited’s shares increased by 20.7% over the last three months. In the same period, the S&P

April 4, 2025

Ron Finklestien

Top Income Stocks to Invest in for April 4th

Three Dividend Stocks to Buy Now: April 4 Insights Investors looking for strong income characteristics should consider these three stocks that currently hold a buy rating as of April 4: Hang Seng Bank Limited (HSNGY) This provider of banking and financial services has seen its Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings rise by 5.8% over the past 60 days. The company is a Zacks Rank #1 and boasts a notable dividend yield of 11.4%, well above the industry average of 3.7%. Hang Seng Bank Ltd. Price and Consensus Hang Seng Bank Ltd. price-consensus-chart | Hang Seng Bank Ltd. Quote

April 3, 2025

Ron Finklestien

MLP Sees Revenue Surge but Faces Increased Losses in 2024

Maui Land & Pineapple Company Sees Revenue Growth Amid Wider Losses Shares of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (MLP) have declined by 1.1% since the announcement of its 2024 financial results. This contrasts with the S&P 500 index, which has experienced a 0.4% gain during the same period. Over the past month, the stock has dropped 11%, in comparison to a 2.7% decline for the S&P 500. Revenue Growth Despite Net Loss For the year ending December 31, 2024, Maui Land & Pineapple reported operating revenues of $11.57 million, indicating a 25% increase from $9.29 million in 2023. This