Sabra Capital Partners places a $7 target on SupercomSeeking alpha: Sabra Capital Partners places a $7 target on Supercom. Explosive Potential, Limited Downside: We view the base level value of the Company to be $7.00 per share based on a multi-year estimate that revenues will rebound back to $35mm. High conviction.
While none of its coronavirus tracking pilots have materialized into a formal, large scale contract, news is gaining momentum in the Company’s backyard, Israel.
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Purchase Order for HybridTech Armor© Panels for Aircraft CarrierCPS Technologies Corporation receives Purchase Order for HybridTech Armor© Panels for Aircraft Carrier
CPSH today announced receipt of a purchase order for HybridTech Armor© Panels to be installed as the strike face of advanced ballistic shields to support U.S. Navy CVN class ships.
The purchase order covers panels to equip all crew-served weapons stations on one aircraft carrier.
We have received a $28.7 million IDIQ contract from the Navy to address the aircraft carrier fleet, with an initial delivery order for the first aircraft carrier.”
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Acquires Exclusive Rights to Rare Earth Element InnovationsAmerican Resources Corporation Acquires Exclusive Rights to Purdue University's Rare Earth Element Innovations, Critical for Clean Energy Technologies.
An environmentally safer method of rare earth and other critical material separation and purification using ligand-assisted chromatography for coal, coal byproducts, recycled permanent magnets and Lithium Ion batteries.
Announced that, with the addition of Hasler Ventures LLC, the Company has licensed ligand assisted displacement ("LAD") chromatography patents and knowhow to further expanded its capability in environmentally friendly separation and purification of rare earth elements.
These exclusive patents and technologies, developed at Purdue University, are specific to the processing of separated and pure rare earth metals and critical elements from coal byproducts, recycled permanent magnets and lithium-ion batteries.
Rare earth elements (REEs) include the 15 elements in the lanthanide series plus scandium (Sc) and yttrium (Y). They are essential ingredients for magnets, metal alloys, polishing powders, catalysts, ceramics, and phosphors, which are important for high-technology and clean energy applications. The global REE market is estimated at approximately $4 billion dollars and growing at 8% per year.
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Space launch company Astra to go public via merger with SPAC HOLastra-to-become-the-first-publicly-traded-space-launch-company-on-nasdaq-via-merger-with-holicity
BlackRock-managed funds and accounts lead investment in Astra to launch a new generation of space services to improve life on Earth.
The transaction reflects an implied pro-forma enterprise value for Astra of approximately $2.1 billion. Upon closing, the transaction is expected to provide up to $500 million in cash proceeds, including up to $300 million of cash held in the trust account of Holicity and an upsized $200 million PIPE led by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.
In December 2020, Astra joined a small, elite group of companies that have made it to space. With over 50 launches in manifest across more than 10 private and public customers, including NASA and DOD, Astra has booked over $150 million of contracted launch revenue. Astra will begin delivering customer payloads this summer and begin monthly launches by the end of this year.
The proposed transaction, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2021.
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Sunlight Financial LLC to List on NYSE Through Merger With SPRQSunlight Financial LLC, a Premier Residential Solar Financing Platform, to List on NYSE Through Merger With Apollo-Affiliated Spartan Acquisition Corp. II
Sunlight and Apollo-Affiliated Spartan Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: SPRQ) Enter Into Business Combination Agreement
Institutional Investors Led By Chamath Palihapitiya, Coatue, Funds and Accounts Managed by BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and Neuberger Berman Commit to Invest $250 Million at Closing in Common Stock PIPE at $10.00 per Share
Pro Forma Implied Equity Value of the Combined Company is Approximately $1.3 Billion
Sunlight has arranged financing for more than an estimated 100,000 residential solar systems, which will produce over 500 megawatts of solar-generated electricity and avoid more than 10 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Leading POS platform through which over $3.5 billion of loans have been originated in the rapidly growing residential solar market
Upon the closing of the transaction, existing Sunlight equityholders are expected to own approximately 50% of the combined company, Spartan stockholders are expected to own approximately 26%, and PIPE participants are expected to own approximately 19%.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021.
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Closing of $103.5 Million Upsized Initial Public OfferingLMF Acquisition Opportunities, Inc. Announces Closing of $103.5 Million Upsized Initial Public Offering, Including Full Exercise of the Overallotment Option
the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 10,350,000 units, which included the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, at a price of $10.00 per unit.
Each unit consisted of one share of Class A common stock and one redeemable warrant, each warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share.
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Reddit army buying heavily shorted REV stockShares of REV were jumping again as a massive short squeeze on consumer stocks continued into its third day.
The squeeze instigated by a group of traders on Gamestop has now spread to other heavily shorted stocks
There was no news out on any of these three stocks today, and certainly nothing of the kind that would generate this kind of movement for fundamental reasons.
Instead, traders on platforms like Reddit have figured out that they can take advantage of heavily shorted small-cap stocks if enough of them start buying them, and that's what's happened with REV stock.
When a stock is shorted and starts to go up, short-sellers eventually have to buy back the shares or risk further losses, including a margin call forcing the repurchase.
At Revlon, 31% of the stock's float was sold short as of the end of December.
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A massive short squeeze on PETSShares of PETS were jumping again as a massive short squeeze on consumer stocks continued into its third day.
The squeeze instigated by a group of traders on Gamestop has now spread to other heavily shorted stocks,
There was no news out on any of these three stocks today, and certainly nothing of the kind that would generate this kind of movement for fundamental reasons.
Instead, traders on platforms like Reddit have figured out that they can take advantage of heavily shorted small-cap stocks if enough of them start buying them, and that's what's happened with all three of these stocks. When a stock is shorted and starts to go up, short-sellers eventually have to buy back the shares or risk further losses, including a margin call forcing the repurchase.
Though only about 15% of the float is sold short, traders were aggressive to pump up the stock as daily trading volume rose as high as 358 million shares on Monday, up from around 3 million normally. As of midday today, volume had already topped 200 million.
PetMed Express, an online pet pharmacy, entered the new year with 41% of it stock sold short.
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Why GSX stock soared? Short-sellers are getting squeezed.......The coronavirus is getting worse in China, and it's possible that investors believe that's a good thing for GSX.
GSX is a remote-education company in China, and its business grew substantially in 2020. And if COVID-19 gets worse in that country, it's possible 2021 will be another good year for this business.
According to The Associated Press, new coronavirus cases are causing the Chinese government to lock down two hospitals in Shanghai.
it appears investors might expect GSX Techedu's services will be in greater demand if the pandemic worsens in China.
This is further complicated by short interest in this stock. According to Yahoo! Finance, around half of the stock's float was sold short up until recently. If investors are buying shares over the last few days because of the news coming out of China, it could be causing a short squeeze, as short-sellers are forced to cover their bearish positions.
Over 22% of GSX stock is sold short, giving it a short interest ratio of almost 14 days (anything over seven days is considered a lot). While that indicates short-sellers are getting squeezed, or being forced to cover their positions at ever-higher prices, it's more just a phenomenon flooding the market at the moment.
the company is under fire from many popular short-sellers, who claim GSX Techedu is a fraud.
And the company has indeed admitted that it is under investigation from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While that investigation is ongoing and it may turn out that everything is above board, this has caused a lot of people to actively bet against this stock.
The company faces the possibility of being delisted from major U.S. exchanges if the SEC finds wrongdoing. Therefore, it's important to approach a GSX Techedu investment fully aware of this risk.
Investors shouldn't be swayed by these price swings, and investors would be smart to sit on the sidelines until GSX Techedu sorts out the battle taking place between short-sellers and those long on its stock.
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Equity Investment and Strategic Business CooperationBaozun and iClick Announce Equity Investment and Strategic Business Cooperation
As a result of the agreement, Baozun will own 4% of iClick's shares outstanding and control 10% of its voting power.
The companies said they entered into a "strategic cooperation framework agreement" and will collaborate on a closed-loop e-commerce service model, focusing on areas like digital marketing, customer service, and fulfillment. That complements Baozun's core business of providing e-commerce services such as marketing, fulfillment, and IT for multinational companies like Microsoft and Nike. Also key in the deal is that both companies will develop a private domain traffic platform for Tencent, the tech giant and owner of the super-app WeChat.
A short squeeze may have also helped drive the shares higher.
Baozun is subject to a 180-day lock-up period on the above shares subscribed from iClick or purchased from the existing shareholder.
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Pfizer forming a double bottom to continue moving up?Another update on PFE. Price has stalled for some time now around the internal support. We have a divergence with RSI and the price and RSI is starting to move above 50. MACD is making a bullish crossing and the histogram is going positive as well. Volumes are showing buying activity and we have a potential setup for a double bottom. Keep an eye on PFE.
Bank of America in risk of a trend reversalMy bearish view for Bank of America is almost confirmed. All is left is a move below $30.59 zone. RSI and MACD are flashing red and point for a continuation of the selling. Volumes are descending as activity is slowing down resent days.
Since the bad earnings, the bank is under pressure from investors, but still the downtrend is not entirely confirmed. Given the broader market and perpetual stimulus, BAC may have a second chance to continue its uptrend.
PBI jumps on positive pitch from Seeking Alpha contributorPitney Bowes jumps on positive pitch from Seeking Alpha contributor
Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) gains 40% after a Seeking Alpha contributor writes that the stock is "significantly" undervalued vs competitors and a break up or sale of company would unlock value.
Expects PBI's global e-commerce business to be profitable for first time ever when earnings are released on Feb. 2.
Highlights that Legendary investor Bill Miller owns PBI and believes e-commerce segment on a standalone basis is worth $12/share, citing 3Q Miller investor letter.
PBI short interest "nearly" 20% of float
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operating income increase of 527%The company reported revenues of $191.7 million, net income of $10.9 million, and basic EPS (earnings per share) of $6.40. The company also reported operating income of $20.4 million, representing an increase of 527% over the same period last year. During the 2020 fiscal year, the company repurchased 236,908 shares of its common stock at an average price of $7.01 per share.
At September 30, 2020, the company reported total assets of $197.2 million and total liabilities of $153.5 million. Stockholders’ equity stood at $43.9 million, or $25.75 per basic common share1. At September 30, 2020, the company had cash and availability under its various lines of credit $37.7 million.
The Company completed two significant acquisitions in 2020, Lonesome Oak in January and Precision Marshall in July.
OSS as exclusive EPC for North American Solar ProjectsOrbital Energy Group's Subsidiary, Orbital Solar Services, Partners with Black Sunrise Half Century Fund and Akon Lighting America as exclusive EPC for North American Solar Projects.
OEG), today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Orbital Solar Services ("OSS"), a leader in utility-scale solar power generation facilities, has been named the engineering, procurement, and construction ("EPC") company "of choice" for the newly-formed Black Sunrise Half Century Fund.
As announced by Akon last Wednesday at President Biden's "Clean Energy for America" Inaugural Ball (Clean Energy Ball), OSS is partnering with Akon, Akon Lighting America (Akon Lighting), and the Black Sunrise Half Century Fund to decommission coal-fired power plants throughout the United States and convert them into utility-scale solar energy farms.
OSS is responsible for providing full EPC services for these solar facilities, beginning in the second quarter of 2021.
In selecting OSS and Orbital Energy Group as its EPC company of choice, BSF considered OSS's technical, innovation and support capabilities. This includes OSS's proven track record of success in executing over 40 solar projects in excess of 600 megawatts, with more than 50 years combined experience in the delivery and management of both commercial and renewable energy construction projects.
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Aemetis “Carbon Zero” Supported by $16.8 MillionAemetis “Carbon Zero” Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency Upgrades Supported by $16.8 Million of California CEC and Utility Grants
Estimated $18 Million Per Year of Increased Net Income ($0.75 Earnings Per Share)
AMTX) announced that its “Carbon Zero” biofuels production process has received a total of $16.8 million of solar energy and other energy efficiency grants to fund upgrades of the Keyes, California plant to support the production of zero carbon renewable fuel.
The award of a combined $16.8 million of California Energy Commission and Pacific Gas & Electric energy efficiency programs to fund the ‘Carbon Zero 1’ biofuels plant reflects government and utility industry support for our mission to reduce greenhouse gases
These Carbon Zero plant upgrades at the Keyes plant are an integrated part of producing below zero carbon biofuels from agricultural waste wood.
The Carbon Zero 1 plant renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades include funding and other support from the California Energy Commission, the USDA, the US Forest Service, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and PG&E.
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Successful field testing of prototype lines of the oilseedYield10 Bioscience Announces Achievement of Proof-of-Concept Milestone for Producing PHA Bioplastic in Field Grown Camelina Plants
today announced successful field testing of prototype lines of the oilseed Camelina sativa that have been programed to produce PHA bioplastics directly in seed.
PHA are natural polymers, prevalent in nature and fully biodegradable in the environment.
PHA bioplastics could ultimately be used to manufacture a wide range of fully biodegradable consumer products.
The prototype plants tested in these studies were programed with microbial genes based on a recent patent filed for new technology developed by Yield10 researchers to produce Camelina seed containing high levels of PHA bioplastic suitable for field production.
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Express, Inc. Announces $140 Million in Additional FinancingExpress, Inc. Announces $140 Million in Additional Financing to Bolster Liquidity
EXPR today announced that it has entered into a definitive loan agreement with Sycamore Partners as lead lender, along with Wells Fargo and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, that strengthens its liquidity position by an additional $140 million.
The new financing includes a $90 million FILO Term Loan with a maturity date of May 24, 2024, and a $50 million Delayed Draw Term Loan, to be repaid upon receipt of a CARES Act tax refund expected to be received in the second quarter of 2021.
This financing is in addition to the Company’s existing $250 million asset-based loan facility, of which it had previously drawn $165 million.
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A 1 bill Val a 9$ price targetTwitter hyping: A 1 bill Val a 9$ price target by ARGUS research
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Termination of a Material Definitive AgreementInvestors appear to be responding to the company filing an 8-K today, which seems to indicate that there will be no dilution. This news went viral on a number of stock trading forums including StockTwits.
Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
On January 20, 2021, the Company delivered notice to Lincoln Park Capital Fund, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company (“Lincoln Park Capital”) terminating the Purchase Agreement, dated September 8, 2020 (the “2020 Purchase Agreement”), with Lincoln Park Capital effective January 21, 2021 (the “Termination Date”). The 2020 Purchase Agreement provided that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions and limitations set forth therein, the Company has the right to sell to Lincoln Park Capital up to $26 million of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), over the 36-month term of the 2020 Purchase Agreement. In consideration for entering into the 2020 Purchase Agreement, the Company issued to Lincoln Park Capital 437,828 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.
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FTAC Olympus stock surges after Payoneer merger talks reportedPayoneer Inc., an online payments specialist, is in talks to go public through a merger with FTAC Olympus Acquisition Corp., a blank-check firm, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The special purpose acquisition company has begun talks to raise new equity to support a transaction that’s slated to value the combined entity at more than $2.5 billion, said one of the people, who asked to not be identified because the matter isn’t public. As a deal isn’t finalized, it’s possible terms change or talks fall apart.
Representatives for New York-based Payoneer and FTAC declined to comment.
Founded in 2005, Payoneer -- which has said it’s profitable -- is backed by investors including Wellington Management Co., TCV, Greylock Partners, Ping An and Viola Ventures. The company, founded in Israel by Yuval Tal and now led by Chief Executive Officer Scott Galit, operates in more than 200 countries and territories. It provides services including cross-border payments for customers including Airbnb Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Google and Walmart Inc. its website shows.
FTAC, led by Chairman Betsy Cohen and Chief Executive Officer Ryan Gilbert, raised roughly $755 million in an August initial public offering for the purpose of acquiring or merging with a technology or financial services technology-focused company.
Read More: SoFi Plans for More Mergers After Going Public Through SPAC
Cohen is also chairman of blank-check firms FinTech Acquisition Corp. IV, which last month agreed to combine with Perella Weinberg Partners, and FinTech Acquisition Corp. V. She’s also chairman of FTAC Athena Acquisition Corp. which this week filed paperwork ahead of a targeted $220 million IPO and was the chairman of FinTech Acquisition Corp. III when it merged with payments company Paya Holdings Inc.
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VANGUARD just invested with 2.6 mil sharesInuvo Prices $8.0 Million Common Stock Offering
has entered into a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 13,333,334 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at a price of $0.60 per share, pursuant to a registered direct offering. The gross proceeds of the offering are expected to be $8.0 million before deducting fees and other estimated offering expenses. The closing of the registered direct offering is expected to take place on or about January 19, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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