Shares of Kodiak Sciences Inc. KOD faced a sharp decline during Thursday’s trading session
following a wider-than-expected fourth-quarter loss declaration.
Kodiak Sciences registered a quarterly loss of $1.13 per share,
significantly deviating from the market’s projection of a 77 cents per share deficit.
The stock of Kodiak Sciences witnessed a substantial 19.9% decrease,
trading at $5.97 by the day’s end.
Diving deeper into the market movements for the day, a number of other
stocks experienced noteworthy shifts.
Winners
- Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. AVTX shares surged by a
staggering 430%, reaching $25.35 post-announcement of the acquisition of a Phase 2-ready
anti-IL-1β mAb known as AVTX-009 and a private placement financing of up to $185 million through
the acquisition of AlmataBio. - Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. XLO experienced a notable
gain of 146% to $1.58 following its exclusive license agreement with Gilead Sciences for a
tumor-activated IL-12 program and a $11.3 million private placement equity financing. - Biodexa Pharmaceuticals Plc BDRX observed an 80% jump to
$1.5395 as MTX110 showcased promising results in extending life expectancy against aggressive
brain cancers. - Ontrak, Inc. OTRK witnessed a 55% increase to $0.9239.
- Binah Capital Group, Inc. BCG rebounded with a 48% rise to
$14.05 after a notable 20% decline the prior day. - Kidpik Corp. PIK soared by 40.7% to $4.5999 as the company regained
compliance with the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement. - Allego N.V. ALLG rose by 32.8% to $1.7650.
- Akanda Corp. AKAN surged by 28% to $0.2053 after outlining plans to
explore opportunities in Bitcoin, Blockchain, and AI applications within the cannabis sector. - Destiny Tech100 Inc. DXYZ experienced a 26% surge to
$22.15. - REX American Resources Corporation REX climbed by 23.2% to $54.15
post-encouraging earnings announcements. - Nutriband Inc. NTRB rose by 23% to $4.98 after providing an overview
of the clinical and regulatory pathway for its AVERSA Fentanyl patch. - Summit Therapeutics Inc. SMMT gained 22.8% to $4.6050.
- CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. CERO observed a 22.7% increase
to $2.00. - Hut 8 Corp. HUT noted a 20.4% gain, trading at $11.87 after
reporting revenue of C$60.6 million for the six months ending Dec. 31, 2023. - Matterport, Inc. MTTR rose by 16.8% to $2.2802.
- RH RH experienced a 16.2% increase to $344.99 post-quarterly
results declaration. While RH reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter results, it issued an
optimistic forecast. - Cazoo Group Ltd CZOO surged by 15.5% to $14.52 following a triple-digit
increase the previous day. - Sutro Biopharma, Inc. STRO rose by 14.4% to $5.64.
Analyst Jay Olson from Oppenheimer maintained an Outperform rating for Sutro Biopharma with a
price target of $10. - Kintara Therapeutics, Inc. KTRA shares rose by 14.1% to
$0.1021 following the announcement of the expansion of the REM-001 clinical study to include
patients on pembrolizumab. - Nikola Corporation NKLA saw a rise of 12.7% to
$1.0250. - OPKO Health, Inc. OPK climbed by 12.1% to $1.1996.
Labcorp announced the acquisition of select assets of BioReference Health’s Diagnostics Business. - Altimmune, Inc. ALT noted an 11.4% increase to
$9.90. Altimmune released lean mass preservation data for pemvidutide along with worse-than-expected
fourth-quarter FY23 earnings. - Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. MARA gained 10.4% to $24.37.
- Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. DNA rose by 7.1% to $1.1786. The company
announced a contract award of up to $6 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. - The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. EL saw a 5.4% increase to $152.85
after an upgrade from Neutral to Buy by B of A Securities, along with a raised price target from
$160 to $170.
Losers
- Primech Holdings Ltd. PMEC witnessed a 46.7% decline to
$2.07 following the company’s financial updates and corporate highlights release for the six
months ended Sept. 30.
The Unfortunate Fall of Prominent Companies on NASDAQ and NYSE
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Gamida Cell Ltd. Experiences Dramatic Decline
Gamida Cell shares fell drastically by 28.1% to $0.0427, with an alarming plunge of over 82% after the company unveiled fourth-quarter results and introduced a restructuring process.
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Disappointing Results for Data Storage Corporation
Data Storage Corporation faced a significant setback, plummeting by 24% to $5.81 following the release of their fourth-quarter results.
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urban-gro, Inc. Faces Investor Displeasure
urban-gro, Inc. witnessed a 22.9% decline to $1.3992 after reporting worse-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter, leaving investors disheartened.
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Presto Automation Inc. Tumbles Amid Financial Adjustments
Presto Automation Inc. saw a 22% fall to $0.1493 as the company engaged in securities purchase agreements pertaining to the issuance and sale of 4.8 million shares, triggering a significant drop in value.
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Fall of Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. faced a dip of 19.6% to $0.2629 after announcing the pricing of a $4.4 million registered direct offering, leading to a notable decline in stock value.
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MillerKnoll, Inc. Reports Underwhelming Sales
MillerKnoll, Inc. shares descended by 17.2% to $25.28 as the company disclosed disappointing sales for the third quarter along with a weak forecast for the fourth quarter, disappointing investors.
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Sezzle Inc. Sees a Significant Drop
Sezzle Inc. experienced a notable 16.6% fall to $77.13, highlighting a substantial decline in stock price that affected the company’s market standing.
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NuCana plc Aims at Structural Change
NuCana plc plummeted by 16.3% to $0.2616 as it announced plans to implement a 1-for-25 ADS ratio change, reflecting an attempt at restructuring that impacted investor confidence.
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SOBR Safe, Inc. Witnessed Volatility
SOBR Safe, Inc. experienced a 13.7% decline to $0.4460 after a notable 12% gain the previous day, showcasing volatile behavior in the stock market that impacted the company’s financial standing.
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A Downward Spiral for Murano Global Investments Plc
Murano Global Investments Plc faced a 13% drop to $12.97, marking a significant decline in stock value and investor confidence in the wake of recent market developments.
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Challenges for 22nd Century Group, Inc.
22nd Century Group, Inc. witnessed a notable 12.5% decline to $0.1151 as the company presented its fourth-quarter results and announced a stock split of 1-for-16, facing challenges in the market terrain.
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MicroStrategy Incorporated Faces Stock Price Decline
MicroStrategy Incorporated encountered a 10.9% decline to $1,710.01, signaling a drop in stock value that impacted the company’s financial health and market performance.
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Hitek Global Inc. Focuses on Stability
Hitek Global Inc. saw a 10.3% decline to $1.56 after a significant 22% increase the previous day, indicating a focus on stability amid fluctuating market conditions.
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Movella Holdings Inc. Continues Downward Trend
Movella Holdings Inc. continued its downward trend with a 10.2% fall to $0.0678 following a 20% dip the prior day, showcasing ongoing challenges in the market landscape.
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Abits Group Inc. Faces Market Turbulence
Abits Group Inc. experienced a 10.2% decline to $0.70, reflecting market turbulence and investor uncertainty that impacted the company’s stock performance.
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Reddit, Inc. Encounters Stock Price Adjustment
Reddit, Inc. witnessed a 9.4% decline to $52.32, showcasing a stock price adjustment that reflected market dynamics and investor sentiment towards the company.
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Braze, Inc. Addresses Soft EPS Guidance
Braze, Inc. faced a 9.3% dip to $45.90 after issuing soft EPS guidance for FY25, highlighting challenges in meeting financial expectations and market demands.
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The Chemours Company Highlights Internal Control Challenges
The Chemours Company witnessed a 6.2% drop to $27.09 after releasing fourth-quarter results and identifying four material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, signaling internal challenges that affected investor confidence.
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GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. Adjusts to Market Changes
GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. experienced a 5.1% decline to $41.77 amid volatility following its recent business combination with Concord Acquisition Corp III and NYSE debut, indicating adjustments to market changes and investor expectations.
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Carnival Corporation & plc Faces Market Challenges
Carnival Corporation & plc fell by 4% to $16.52 as it posted a narrower-than-expected loss for the first quarter, highlighting market challenges and uncertainties impacting the company’s financial performance.