Emerald Holding, Inc. has appointed Vincenzo DiMaggio as Chief Accounting Officer, bringing over 25 years of accounting leadership experience from companies like Stagwell Global, Endeavor, Viacom, and The New York Times Company.

Rosenblatt has decided to maintain its Buy rating of Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX) and raise its price target from $7.20 to $8.40. Shares of Emerald Holding are trading up 6.79% over the last 24 hours, at $5.35 per share. A move to $8.40 would account for a 57.01% increase from the current share price. About Emerald Holding Emerald Holding Inc is an operator of B2B trade shows in the United States by NSF. It operates trade shows, which serve a large and broad set of global exhibitors and attendees, across multiple attractive, fragmented sectors that represent significant portions of the U.S. economy. The company operates trade ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Upgrades Northcoast Research upgraded the previous rating for Camping World Holdings Inc (NYSE:CWH) from Neutral to Buy. For the first quarter, Camping World Holdings had an EPS of $0.14, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.15. The current stock performance of Camping World Holdings shows a 52-week-high of $33.98 and a 52-week-low of $18.69. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $31.32. According to New Street Research, the prior rating for Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) was changed from Neutral to Buy. In the first quarter, Meta Platforms showed an EPS of $2.20, compared to $2.72 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $318.68 and a 52-week-low of $88.10. Meta Platforms closed at $291.61 at the end of the last trading period. BTIG upgraded the previous rating for Zscaler Inc (NASDAQ:ZS) from Neutral to Buy. Zscaler earned $0.48 in the third quarter, compared to $0.17 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Zscaler shows a 52-week-high of $194.07 and a 52-week-low of $84.93. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $148.33. For Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:VRCA), Needham upgraded the previous rating of Hold to Buy. Verrica Pharmaceuticals earned $0.13 in the first quarter, compared to $0.25 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Verrica Pharmaceuticals shows a 52-week-high of $8.70 and a 52-week-low of $2.05. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $5.11. According to JP Morgan, the prior rating for Huntington Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:HBAN) was changed from Underweight to Neutral. In the second quarter, Huntington Bancshares showed an EPS of $0.35, compared to $0.36 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Huntington Bancshares shows a 52-week-high of $15.74 and a 52-week-low of $9.13. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $12.11. According to Wolfe Research, the prior rating for Datadog Inc (NASDAQ:DDOG) was changed from Peer Perform to Outperform. Datadog earned $0.28 in the first quarter, compared to $0.24 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Datadog shows a 52-week-high of $120.71 and a 52-week-low of $61.34. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $111.49. For Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT), Piper Sandler upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Overweight. For the first quarter, Walmart had an EPS of $1.47, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.30. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $159.88 and a 52-week-low of $120.07. Walmart closed at $159.30 at the end of the last trading period. See all analyst ratings upgrades. Downgrades Stephens & Co. downgraded the previous rating for MainStreet Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:MNSB) from Overweight to Equal-Weight. MainStreet Bancshares earned $0.85 in the second quarter, compared to $0.71 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $29.93 and a 52-week-low of $19.43. MainStreet Bancshares closed at $24.08 at the end of the last trading period. According to Capital One, the prior rating for Denbury Inc (NYSE:DEN) was changed from Overweight to Equal-Weight. Denbury earned $1.36 in the first quarter, compared to $1.69 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $104.05 and a 52-week-low of $59.00. Denbury closed at $86.53 at the end of the last trading period. According to Chardan Capital, the prior rating for Kodiak Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:KOD) was changed from Buy to Neutral. Kodiak Sciences earned $1.35 in the first quarter, compared to $1.83 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $12.76 and a 52-week-low of $2.77. At the end of the last trading period, Kodiak Sciences closed at $3.94. According to RBC Capital, the prior rating for United States Steel Corp (NYSE:X) was changed from Outperform to Sector Perform. United States Steel earned $0.77 in the first quarter, compared to $3.05 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $31.55 and a 52-week-low of $17.89. At the end of the last trading period, United States Steel closed at $24.71. For Bank of Hawaii Corp (NYSE:BOH), Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded the previous rating of Market Perform to Underperform. For the second quarter, Bank of Hawaii had an EPS of $1.12, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.38. The current stock performance of Bank of Hawaii shows a 52-week-high of $85.38 and a 52-week-low of $30.83. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $57.21. Citigroup downgraded the previous rating for CI&T Inc (NYSE:CINT) from Buy to Neutral. In the first quarter, CI&T showed an EPS of $0.09, compared to $0.10 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of CI&T shows a 52-week-high of $15.08 and a 52-week-low of $3.34. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $6.48. According to B of A Securities, the prior rating for Tractor Supply Co (NASDAQ:TSCO) was changed from Buy to Neutral. In the first quarter, Tractor Supply showed an EPS of $1.65, compared to $1.65 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $251.17 and a 52-week-low of $181.52. Tractor Supply closed at $214.66 at the end of the last trading period. According to Deutsche Bank, the prior rating for Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (NASDAQ:SFM) was changed from Buy to Hold. Sprouts Farmers Market earned $0.98 in the first quarter, compared to $0.79 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Sprouts Farmers Market shows a 52-week-high of $40.39 and a 52-week-low of $26.20. Moreover, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Upgrades According to Huber Research, the prior rating for Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) was changed from Neutral to Overweight. Meta Platforms earned $2.20 in the first quarter, compared to $2.72 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $222.11 and a 52-week-low of $88.10. Meta Platforms closed at $209.40 at the end of the last trading period. According to TD Securities, the prior rating for FirstService Corp (NASDAQ:FSV) was changed from Hold to Buy. For the first quarter, FirstService had an EPS of $0.85, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.73. The stock has a 52-week-high of $148.70 and a 52-week-low of $112.48. At the end of the last trading period, FirstService closed at $145.13. Morgan Stanley upgraded the previous rating for Elevance Health Inc (NYSE:ELV) from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Elevance Health earned $9.46 in the first quarter, compared to $8.19 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Elevance Health shows a 52-week-high of $549.50 and a 52-week-low of $440.31. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $452.38. For Silgan Holdings Inc (NYSE:SLGN), Citigroup upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Buy. Silgan Hldgs earned $0.78 in the first quarter, compared to $0.78 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $55.41 and a 52-week-low of $38.74. At the end of the last trading period, Silgan Hldgs closed at $48.53. Truist Securities upgraded the previous rating for Albany International Corp (NYSE:AIN) from Hold to Buy. Albany Intl earned $0.91 in the first quarter, compared to $0.91 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $115.39 and a 52-week-low of $75.40. At the end of the last trading period, Albany Intl closed at $86.30. According to Cantor Fitzgerald, the prior rating for 2U Inc (NASDAQ:TWOU) was changed from Neutral to Overweight. 2U earned $0.10 in the first quarter, compared to $0.24 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of 2U shows a 52-week-high of $13.15 and a 52-week-low of $4.70. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $5.09. See ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

The Dow Jones jumped by more than 300 points on Tuesday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades. When insiders purchase or sell shares, it indicates their confidence or concern around the company's prospects. Investors and traders interested in penny stocks can consider this a factor in their overall investment or trading decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider transactions for penny stocks. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform.3 Martin Midstream Partners The Trade: Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: MMLP) Director Ruben S Martin bought a total of 134,305.9043 shares at an average price of $3.08. To acquire these shares, it cost around $413.44 thousand. What’s Happening: Martin Midstream recently ...

Gainers Invitae Corporation (NYSE: NVTA) surged 278.5% to close at $8.63 after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 EPS. BioAtla, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCAB) jumped 83.1% to close at $6.61 on Wednesday following Q2 results. Allego N.V. (NYSE: ALLG) gained 57.1% to settle at $5.83 amid volatility in low-float former SPAC names. Lixiang Education Holding Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: LXEH) rose 49% to close at $4.62. Velo3D, Inc. (NYSE: VLD) shares jumped 42.3% to close at $5.08 after reporting upbeat Q2 results. Amyris, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRS) rose 41.9% to settle at $3.25. The stock may be rebounding after falling Tuesday on Q2 results. Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INFI) rose 39.2% to close at $1.03 after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 EPS results. Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited (NASDAQ: CLWT) gained 38.4% to close at $2.02. Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLDR) gained 38.3% to close at $1.59. The company recently posted upbeat quarterly results. Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRPA) surged 37.9% to close at $1.27. The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD) jumped 36.2% to close at $74.24 after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 sales results and issued Q3 sales guidance above estimates. Additionally, multiple analysts raised their price target on the stock. V2X, Inc. (NYSE: VVX) jumped 34.1% to close at $39.96 following upbeat Q2 results. Stifel upgraded V2X from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $42 to $45. Bionano Genomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNGO) gained 32.7% to settle at $3.00. Bionano Genomics recently posted Q2 sales of $6.70 million. OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSUR) shares climbed 32.3% to close at $4.22 after the company reported upbeat Q2 sales and issued strong sales outlook for the current quarter. Biora Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOR) gained 31.2% to close at $1.01. Biora Therapeutics disclosed successful completion of device performance study in ulcerative colitis patients for its targeted therapeutics platform. PLx Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: PLXP) surged 31.1% to settle at $2.57. T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTOO) gained 30.6% to close at $0.1580 after declining around 7% on Tuesday. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSSE) surged 30% to $14.75. Seer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEER) gained 29.6% to close at $13.31 after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 EPS and sales results.. Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRY) climbed 28.9% to close at $23.58 after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 adjusted EPS and sales results. Model N, Inc. (NYSE: MODN) jumped 28.9% to close at $33.77 after the company posted upbeat Q3 results and issued strong FY22 forecast. Gemini Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMTX) jumped 28.9% to settle at $2.01. Gemini Therapeutics and privately held Disc Medicine Inc have entered into a merger agreement in an all-stock transaction. CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK) surged 27.8% to settle at $5.98 following Q3 results. LiveVox Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVOX) gained 27.4% to close at $2.51 following Q2 results. Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG) jumped 25.6% to close at $0.5150. Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYFM) surged 25.3% to close at $3.37 following Q2 results. Doma Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DOMA) gained 25% to settle at $0.8751 following Q2 results. Sunworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUNW) jumped 24.4% to close at $3.83. Sunworks reported better-than-expected Q2 sales results. Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) gained 23.8% to close at $2.60 after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 sales results. Quanergy Systems, Inc. (NYSE: QNGY) rose 23.4% to close at $0.4076 as the company received multi-million dollar order from Prime Secured. BARK, Inc. (NYSE: BARK) gained 20.9% to settle at $2.14 following better-than-expected Q1 results. Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) jumped 20.9% to close at $3.99 following Q2 results. Porch Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCH) gained 20.5% to close at $2.88 following Q2 results. AbCellera Biologics Inc. (NASDAQ: ABCL) rose 20.1% to close at ...

MJBiz confirmed Tuesday it has been acquired by the New York-headquartered b2b event and media company Emerald Holding Inc. (NYSE: EEX) for $120 million in cash plus potential earnouts. The deal includes MJBiz Con, one of the oldest and largest cannabis-focused trade shows, as well as related media and event brands such as award-winning publications MJBizDaily, Hemp Industry Daily and MJBizMagazine. In October, MJBiz Con in Las Vegas gathered more than 1,200 exhibitors and 27,000 attendees. The acquisition also includes The Emerald Conference - a cannabis science event that MJBiz acquired in 2021. “MJBiz’s leading event and content portfolio, coupled with their 365-day engagement platform – which connects the entire cannabis supply chain – will diversify our collective product offerings, enhance our growth profile and enable us to deliver even greater value to our customers over the long term,” Hervé Sedky, Emerald’s president and CEO said. Why It Matters Through this acquisition, Emerald - whose largest shareholder is the Toronto-based investment manager Onex Corporation (TSE: ONEX) - will gain a notable presence in cannabis industry trade shows. Emerald’s popular events include Outdoor Retailer, ASD Market Week and the International Pizza Expo. The transaction also reflects the acceptance of the once-stigmatized cannabis plant – and the multibillion-dollar industry that has ...

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