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As of Feb. 21, 2024, two stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock's strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock's price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought ...

The most overbought stocks in the materials sector presents an opportunity to go short on these overvalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock's strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock's price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the RSI is above 70. Here’s the latest list of ...

Gainers WeTrade Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WETG) shares climbed 140.3% to $20.28. WeTrade launched large-scale language processing models to increase product applications in the field of artificial intelligence. Cyxtera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYXT) shares climbed 71.5% to $0.0717 after dropping 12% on Tuesday. Blue Water Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWV) gained 67% to $1.32 after the company acquired six FDA-approved drugs across various treatment areas WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA) shares surged 51.7% to $1.9575. WiSA Technologies started taking pre-orders for WiSA E multichannel audio development kits. NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) gained 35% to $6.93 after the company announced it has entered into framework agreements with Global Infrastructure Partners and TotalEnergies to support the development of the Rio Grande LNG project. Ideanomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDEX) rose 27.6% to $0.1177. Inventiva S.A. (NASDAQ: IVA) shares climbed 22.3% to $4.49 after the company announced its Phase II clinical trial evaluating lanifibranor in patients with T2D and NAFLD achieved its primary efficacy endpoint. Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GREE) gained 21.3% to $1.93. Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) surged 17% to $50.13. Leju Holdings Limited (NYSE: LEJU) rose 16.9% to $2.9699. IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IPGP) climbed 16.1% to $135.92. Raymond James upgraded IPG Photonics from Market Perform to Outperform and announced a $170 price target. Akoya Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKYA) gained 15.5% to $7.57. Gossamer Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOSS) surged 13.6% to $1.3410. Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVST) jumped 12.7% to $1.7698. T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTOO) shares gained 11.7% to $0.0696. T2 Biosystems recently reported a clinical collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to implement and evaluate the T2Bacteria panel for clinical use. Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) rose 9.4% to $1.00 after jumping over 19% on Tuesday. Matterport, Inc. ...

U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with Dow Jones dropping over 100 points on Wednesday. Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.32% to 34,101.52 while the NASDAQ rose 0.16% to 13,594.96. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 0.19% to 4,377.22. Check This Out: Bitcoin Falls Below $26,000 Ahead Of Fed's Decision; XRP Becomes Top Loser   Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares jumped by 0.9% on Wednesday. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT), up 49%, and Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC), up 4%. In trading on Wednesday, health care shares fell by 0.8%.   Top Headline Producer prices for final demand fell 0.3% month-over-month in May versus a 0.2% increase in April, and compared to market expectations for a 0.1% decline.   Equities Trading UP WeTrade Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WETG) shares shot up 113% to $17.99. WeTrade launched large-scale language processing models to increase product applications in the field of artificial intelligence. Shares of NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ: NEXT) got a boost, shooting 50% to $7.71 after the company announced it has entered into framework agreements with Global Infrastructure Partners and TotalEnergies to support the development of the Rio Grande LNG ...

Gainers Cyxtera Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYXT) shares rose 134.6% to $0.0981 in pre-market trading after dropping 12% on Tuesday. WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA) shares surged 44.2% to $1.86 in pre-market trading. WiSA Technologies started taking pre-orders for WiSA E multichannel audio development kits. T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTOO) shares gained 32% to $0.0822 in pre-market trading. T2 Biosystems recently reported a clinical collaboration with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to implement and evaluate the T2Bacteria panel for clinical use. Oncorus, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCR) gained 27.5% to $0.0931 in pre-market trading after declining around 10% on Tuesday. The company’s board of directors approved liquidation and it will be suspended from NASDAQ from 20 June. Inventiva S.A. (NASDAQ: IVA) gained 24% to $4.55 in pre-market trading after the company announced its Phase II clinical trial evaluating lanifibranor in patients with T2D and NAFLD achieved its primary efficacy endpoint. Agile Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with Nasdaq Composite gaining over 50 points on Tuesday. The Dow traded up 0.23% to 34,144.24 while the NASDAQ rose 0.42% to 13,518.40. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 0.41% to 4,356.54. Check This Out: These 3 Materials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields Are Recommended By Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts   Leading and Lagging Sectors Materials shares jumped by 2.2% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included IperionX Limited (NASDAQ: IPX), up 116%, and TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ: TMC), up 14%. In trading on Tuesday, utilities shares rose by just 0.1%.   Top Headline The consumer price inflation in the U.S. eased to 4.0% in May, recording the lowest level since March 2021 and compared to market estimates of 4.1%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1% in May after increasing 0.4% in the previous month.   Equities Trading UP IperionX Limited (NASDAQ: IPX) shares shot up 116% to $14.23. IperionX agreed a Scope of Work for the supply of titanium metal components for Ford Motor Company using IperionX's unique 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium metal. Shares of First Wave BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWBI) got a boost, shooting 78% to $2.0301 after the company achieved its enrollment target for ...

Gainers First Wave BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWBI) shares gained 143% to $2.77 after the company achieved its enrollment target for its adrulipase Phase 2 SPAN trial for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients. IperionX Limited (NASDAQ: IPX) shares surged 92.6% to $12.69. IperionX agreed a Scope of Work for the supply of titanium metal components for Ford Motor Company using IperionX's unique 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium metal. Ideanomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDEX) gained 30% to $0.0820. On June 2, Ideanomics, received letter from Nasdaq indicating co was no longer in compliance with Independent Director, Audit Committee requirements. Cepton, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) gained 26% to $0.6700. The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLB) shares climbed 25.8% to $0.8427. The company, last month, posted downbeat quarterly results. Allego N.V. (NYSE: ALLG) gained 24.2% to $3.49. Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFO) climbed 23% to $1.07. Millennium Group International Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: MGIH) gained 23% to $2.4550. The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLB) climbed 21.4% to $0.8136. Evoke Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOK) gained 20.5% to $1.88. YS Biopharma Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: YS) shares rose 18.6% to $1.47 after dropping over 7% on Monday. YS Biopharma's PIKA Rabies Vaccine recently received Phase 3 clinical trial approval from Philippines FDA. Cohen & Company Inc. (NYSE: COHN) gained 18.5% to $3.97. Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) surged 16.9% to $45.17. Dave & Buster's Entertainment recently reported better-than-expected first-quarter EPS results. Akoya Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKYA) climbed 16.9% to $6.36. Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) rose 16.9% to $3.94 after gaining 5% on ...

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with Dow Jones gaining over 100 points on Tuesday. The Dow traded up 0.42% to 34,210.67 while the NASDAQ rose 0.43% to 13,519.68. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 0.51% to 4,360.96. Check This Out: These 3 Materials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields Are Recommended By Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts   Leading and Lagging Sectors Materials shares jumped by 2.1% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included IperionX Limited (NASDAQ: IPX), up 149%, and TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ: TMC), up 15%. In trading on Tuesday, utilities shares fell by 0.3%.   Top Headline The consumer price inflation in the U.S. eased to 4.0% in May, recording the lowest level since March 2021 and compared to market estimates of 4.1%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1% in May after increasing 0.4% in the previous month.   Equities Trading UP IperionX Limited (NASDAQ: IPX) shares shot up 149% to $16.41. IperionX agreed a Scope of Work for the supply of titanium metal components for Ford Motor Company using IperionX's unique 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium metal. Shares of First Wave BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWBI) got a boost, shooting 114% to $2.44 after the company achieved its enrollment target for its adrulipase ...

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with Dow Jones gaining over 100 points on Tuesday. Following the market opening Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.32% to 34,173.85 while the NASDAQ rose 0.72% to 13,559.01. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 0.49% to 4,360.39. Check This Out: These 3 Materials Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields Are Recommended By Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts   Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares jumped by 1.5% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NYSE: NINE), up 9%, and ProFrac Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: ACDC), up 7%. In trading on Tuesday, utilities shares fell by 0.3%.   Top Headline The consumer price inflation in the U.S. eased to 4.0% in May, recording the lowest level since March 2021 and compared to market estimates of 4.1%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.1% in May after increasing 0.4% in the previous month.   Equities Trading UP IperionX Limited (NASDAQ: IPX) shares shot up 74% to $11.44. IperionX agreed a Scope of Work for the supply of titanium metal components for Ford Motor Company using IperionX's unique 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium metal. Shares of Allego N.V. (NYSE: ALLG) got a boost, shooting 20% to $3.37. Motorcar Parts of ...

U.S. stocks traded mostly lower this morning, with the Dow Jones dropping over 100 points on Thursday. Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded down 0.44% to 32,763.39 while the NASDAQ fell 0.10% to 12,922.99. The S&P 500, also fell, dropping, 0.08% to 4,176.37. Check This Out: $2M Bet On Align Technology? Check Out These 3 Stocks Insiders Are Buying   Leading and Lagging Sectors Materials shares rose by 0.6% on Thursday. Meanwhile, top gainers in the sector included IperionX Limited (NASDAQ: IPX), up 3%, and Perimeter Solutions, SA (NYSE: PRM), up 4%. In trading on Thursday, real estate shares dipped 0.6%.   Top Headline U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 2,000 from the prior week to 232,000 in the week ending May 27, compared to market expectations of 235,000.   Equities Trading UP U Power Limited (NASDAQ: UCAR) shares shot up 59% to $4.93 after the company announced it entered into a framework strategic cooperation agreement with Quantum Solutions Co in Japan. Shares of QuantaSing Group Limited (NASDAQ: QSG) got a boost, shooting 40% to $12.03 after the company reported third-quarter financial results and issued guidance. Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) shares were also up, gaining 22% to $36.12 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in first-quarter EPS results and better-than-expected sales results.   Equities Trading DOWN DZS Inc. (NASDAQ: DZSI) shares dropped 33% to $4.01 after ...

Gainers Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: APDN) shares climbed 71% to close at $2.12 on Monday after the company announced it has received its largest single purchase order for LinearDNA™ valued above the mid-six-figures. Immunic, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMUX) jumped 56.6% to close at $6.20 after the company announced $60 million oversubscribed private placement equity financing. Green Giant Inc. (NASDAQ: GGE) gained 39.3% to close at $2.27. Crown ElectroKinetics Corp. (NASDAQ: CRKN) shares rose 36.2% to close at $0.3540. Dawson James, last month, downgraded Crown ElectroKinetics from Buy to Neutral. Intelligent Living Application Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ILAG) climbed 29.7% to close at $4.81. Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (NYSE: CCM) gained 22.2% to close at $1.65. Universe Pharmaceuticals INC (NASDAQ: UPC) jumped 22% to settle at $0.85. Stabilis Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNG) rose 21.5% to close at $9.72. Nemaura Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRD) gained 19.9% to close at $3.13. Recon Technology, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RCON) gained 19.9% to close at $0.8450. Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) rose 19.5% to settle at $2.33. Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RVPH) surged 18.9% to close at $2.77. Phoenix Motor Inc. (NASDAQ: PEV) rose 17.3% to settle at $2.37. Qumu Corporation (NASDAQ: QUMU) jumped 17.2% to close at $0.75. Cyren Ltd. (NASDAQ: CYRN) gained 15% to close at $1.15. Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: STSA) gained 14.9% to close at $6.16 after analysts at SVB Leerink upgraded their rating of the stock to Outperform and announced a $15 price target. Engine Gaming and Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAME) climbed 14.5% to close at $0.8701. Engine Gaming's, Frankly Media and Filmfeed's Stash TV announced a partnership. Exela Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELA) rose 14.2% to close at $0.4257 after the company announced its European business will go public through a merger with CF Acquisition Corp. VIII. SOBR Safe, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOBR) shares gained 13.3% to close at $2.82 after the company announced a relationship with a distributor with ties to air, rail and shipping industries. Provention Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRVB) rose 12.1% to settle at $7.76. Cadiz Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) climbed 11.9% to close at $1.88. Immatics N.V. (NASDAQ: IMTX) gained 11.6% to settle at $11.48 after the company reported an interim clinical data update on ACTengine IMA203 TCR-T monotherapy targeting PRAME. HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE: HCI) gained 11% to close ...