Breaks Categories: Analyst Alerts

ThursdayOct 08, 2020 3:21 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN) Featured in Research Report

VistaGen Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VTGN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing new generation medicines for anxiety, depression and other central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders, was featured in a recent research report by Aegis Capital Corp. The report reads, “VistaGen is developing multiple therapeutic candidates for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and other CNS indications. VistaGen's development pipeline includes PH94B, a neuroactive nasal spray targeting Social Anxiety Disorder (‘SAD’), among other conditions, PH10, an additional neuroactive nasal spray for indications including Major Depressive Disorder (‘MDD’), and AV-101 an oral drug for psychiatric and other CNS disorders. We believe Phase 2 data in PH94B…

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ThursdayOct 08, 2020 2:55 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Featured in Analysis Report

Alphabet’s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) subsidiary, Google, an American multinational technology company that specializes in internet-related services and products, was featured in a recent analysis report that discussed its performance, particularly consumer demand in YouTube during the pandemic. The report, written by LikeFolio Founder Andy Swan, reads, “Mentions of YouTube are now only up 8% on a year-over-year basis. After the massive quarantine-induced influx, this has to be disappointing for the company. This ‘reversion to normal’ suggests to me that Google did a poor job of locking in users for the long haul during the COVID crisis, and will soon be returning…

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ThursdayOct 08, 2020 2:28 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) Featured in Analysis Report

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), an American multinational technology company focused on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming and artificial intelligence, was featured in a recent analysis report that discussed its increase in consumer demand. The report, written by LikeFolio Founder Andy Swan, reads, “Amazon's purchase intent mentions are coming in at +11% year over year for the third quarter. What's amazing about this is that due to COVID, this year's Prime Day sales event did not happen in the quarter as it usually does. With a ‘normal’ increase in consumer demand resulting from Prime Day, Amazon would have been looking at a…

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ThursdayOct 08, 2020 11:08 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Karuna Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: KRTX) Featured in Mizuho Securities Research Report

Karuna Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KRTX) was featured in a recent equity research report published by Mizuho Securities USA LLC. The report reads, “Karuna announced this morning that Phase 1b healthy elderly volunteer data for KarXT is now expected in early 2Q 2021, a ~4 month delay from the prior expectation of data by year-end 2020. We spoke with management this morning after the announcement, and they reiterated the change is strictly due to the added time it is taking them to recruit subjects for the trial, with no change to their optimism in ultimately being able to find an appropriate dose…

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WednesdayOct 07, 2020 11:44 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) Featured in Analysis Report

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), an American multinational technology company with a mission to empower individuals and organizations, was featured in a recent analysis report that discussed its spike in consumer demand heading into a critical holiday season. The report, written by LikeFolio Founder Andy Swan, reads, “What was going on? Consumers were hyped to preorder new Xbox models (series X & S). Demand was so high, retailers were immediately sold out. Consumer purchase intent mentions for Xbox models were higher in the past seven days vs. any other 7-day period in LikeFolio’s historical data history (back to 2012).” About Microsoft Corporation…

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MondayOct 05, 2020 12:36 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) Featured in Analysis Report

Costco (NASDAQ: COST), a corporation that currently operates 795 international warehouses, was featured in a recent analysis report that discussed consumer demand for the company prior to release of official numbers. The report, written by LikeFolio Founder Andy Swan, reads, “We already know: 20Q4 comparable-store sales +14% in U.S.; eCommerce sales accelerating: July +76% YoY, August +102% YoY; expectations for this quarter: strength in fresh produce, e-commerce, large ticket size (lower traffic), improvement in international markets. LikeFolio's Purchase Intent Metric recorded significant YoY growth in 20Q4: +32%. COST is up 17% YTD, but is actually trading down ~5% since its…

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MondayOct 05, 2020 12:17 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI) Featured in Analysis Report

Darden (NYSE: DRI), a restaurant company featuring a portfolio of distinct brands, was featured in a recent analysis report that discussed its performance amid a slow recovery for the restaurant sector and return to in-person dining. The report, written by LikeFolio Founder Andy Swan, reads, “This chart does not paint a glorious picture of recovery for DRI (parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar's, among others). Purchase intent mentions fell 38% YoY in 21Q1. A slow return to normalcy is present across the restaurant industry, with noted weakness in DRI specifically. Compare purchase intent levels in the past…

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MondayOct 05, 2020 9:22 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) Featured in Mizuho Securities Research Report

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company (NYSE: BHVN) was featured in a recent equity research report published by Mizuho Securities USA LLC. The report reads, “The prescription ramp for Nurtec ODT in acute migraine continues to beat our expectations, with weekly Symphony prescription volumes ahead of our forecasts. With 3Q20 coming to a close, we are updating our BHVN model to incorporate additional reported weekly Symphony data but also increasing our gross-to-net (‘GTN’) as we believe GTN will likely be under pressure in the near term but should improve over time. As a result, we are lowering our 3Q20 sales forecast from…

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FridayOct 02, 2020 1:01 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – AutoZone Inc. (NYSE: AZO) Featured in Analysis Report

AutoZone (NYSE: AZO), a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, was featured in a recent analysis report that discussed a stimulus-funded increase in demand for its products. The report, written by LikeFolio Founder Andy Swan, reads, “Consumer demand for AutoZone products surged during the summer as consumers utilized stimulus checks to complete auto repairs and upgrades. But, in the last month, demand is falling off. The company noted retail sales increased by 50% in just over two days when checks hit bank accounts. LikeFolio data certainly recorded the stimulus-funded uptick. Purchase Intent mentions increased 12% YoY…

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ThursdayOct 01, 2020 12:57 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) Featured in Analysis Report

Nike (NYSE: NKE), the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic products, was featured in a recent analysis report that discussed a surge in digital purchases that has significantly driven its revenue. The report, written by LikeFolio Founder Andy Swan, reads, “Last quarter, Nike was dinged after reporting a net loss as store closures, lack of sports/recreation activities and shipping/return-related expenses put pressure on profits. BUT digital purchases increased 75% YoY, comprising 30% of total revenue (and prematurely hitting 2023 digital goals). LikeFolio data confirms that this direct-to-consumer activity continues to grow. Mentions of ordering from Nike or…

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