Friday, August 20, 2021

Top Financial Stocks To Watch Right Now

tags:PRQR,SORL,AAPL,

Shares of BankUnited (NYSE:BKU) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the thirteen research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have issued a hold recommendation and five have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price objective among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $40.70.

BKU has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Stephens set a $40.00 price objective on BankUnited and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 26th. TheStreet downgraded BankUnited from a “b-” rating to a “c+” rating in a research report on Friday, December 21st. Morgan Stanley lowered their price objective on BankUnited from $38.00 to $37.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, December 11th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded BankUnited from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, October 26th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods restated a “hold” rating and issued a $39.00 price objective on shares of BankUnited in a research report on Thursday, November 15th.

Top Financial Stocks To Watch Right Now: ProQR Therapeutics N.V.(PRQR)

ProQR Therapeutics N.V. (ProQR), formerly ProQR Therapeutics B.V., is a pre-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company is engaged in the discovery and development of Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)-based therapeutics for the treatment of severe genetic disorders. Utilizing its RNA repair technologies, the Company is developing a pipeline in severe genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis (CF) and Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA). The Company designs its therapeutic candidates to specifically target and repair the defective messenger RNA, or Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA), that is transcribed from a mutated gene in order to restore the expression and function of normal, or wild-type protein. The Company's product candidates include QR-010 and QR-110. The Company is focusing on developing QRX- 911, QRX- 021, QRX- 313 for Epidermolysis bullosa, QRX- 704 for Huntington's disease, QRX- 812, QRX- 411 for Usher syndrome, QRX- 504 for Fuchs, QRX- 604 for Friedreich's ataxia and QRX- 203 for Alzheimer's disease.

QR-010

The Company's lead product candidate, QR-010, is an RNA-based oligonucleotide. QR-010 is designed to address the underlying cause of the disease by repairing the mRNA defect encoded by the delta-F508 mutation in the Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene of CF patients. The delta-F508 mutation is a deletion of over three of the coding base pairs or nucleotides, in the CFTR gene, which results in the production of a misfolded CFTR protein that does not function normally. QR-110 is designed to bind to the mutated location in the pre-mRNA, thereby leading to normally spliced or wild-type mRNA, which could produce wild-type or normal protein. QR-110 is designed to be administered through intravitreal injections in the eye.

QR-110

The Company's product candidate, QR-110, is an oligonucleotide. QR-110 is designed to treat the disease by repairing the underlying cause in the mRNA, which results in the production of wi! ld-type centrosomal protein 290 (CEP290 protein). QR-110 is designed to bind to the mutated location in the pre-mRNA, masking the cryptic splice site, thereby leading to normally spliced or wild-type mRNA, which could produce wild-type or normal protein. QR-110 is designed to be administered through intravitreal injections in the eye.

The Company competes with Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., Novartis International AG, Hoffmann-LaRoche Ltd., Pfizer Inc., Galapagos, AbbVie Laboratories, Shire, Sanofi, Bayer AG, Proteostasis, Corbus Pharmaceuticals, Nivalis and Gilead.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Cory Renauer]

    ProQR (NASDAQ:PRQR) is developing QR-110 to treat patients with a mutation on the same gene as EDIT-101 but in a much different manner. QR-110 would require repeat injections right in the eyes to help a mutated gene produce functional copies of the CEP290 protein, while EDIT-101 is designed to repair the gene and provide a permanent solution with a single treatment.

  • [By Keith Speights]

    Shares of ProQR Therapeutics N.V. (NASDAQ:PRQR) were up 16% as of 3:48 p.m. EDT on Monday. ProQR didn't report any new announcements, but the biotech's update last Wednesday from a phase 1/2 clinical study -- of RNA medicine QR-110, in treating Leber congenital amaurosis type 10 (LCA10) -- still had investors fired up.

Top Financial Stocks To Watch Right Now: SORL Auto Parts Inc.(SORL)

SORL Auto Parts, Inc., through its principal operating subsidiary, Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd., engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of automotive brake systems and other safety related auto parts for commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses. The company, through its 90% ownership in Ruili Group Ruian Auto Parts Co., Ltd., a Sino-foreign joint venture, offers various products, including spring brake chamber, clutch servos, air dryers, relay valves, and hand brake valves. It also provides auto metering products, auto electric products, anti-lock brake systems, retarders, hydraulic brakes, and power steering products. SORL Auto Parts, Inc. markets its products under the SORL brand to automotive original equipment manufacturers and the related aftermarket customers in the People?s Republic of China and internationally. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Ruian City, the People?s Republic of China.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By Max Byerly]

    Shares of Sorl Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ:SORL) reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $3.75 and last traded at $3.81, with a volume of 6029 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $4.15.

  • [By Stephan Byrd]

    Icahn Enterprises LP Common Stock (NASDAQ: SORL) and Sorl Auto Parts (NASDAQ:SORL) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

  • [By Logan Wallace]

    News coverage about Sorl Auto Parts (NASDAQ:SORL) has trended somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Sorl Auto Parts earned a coverage optimism score of 0.12 on Accern’s scale. Accern also gave press coverage about the company an impact score of 48.4932889103567 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock’s share price in the next few days.

  • [By Shane Hupp]

    Sorl Auto Parts (NASDAQ:SORL) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a strong sell rating to a sell rating.

    Strattec Security (NASDAQ:STRT) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a sell rating to a hold rating.

Top Financial Stocks To Watch Right Now: Apple Inc.(AAPL)

Apple Inc., incorporated on January 3, 1977, designs, manufactures and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers and portable digital music players. The Company sells a range of related software, services, accessories, networking solutions and third-party digital content and applications. The Company's segments include the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan and Rest of Asia Pacific. The Americas segment includes both North and South America. The Europe segment includes European countries, India, the Middle East and Africa. The Greater China segment includes China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The Rest of Asia Pacific segment includes Australia and the Asian countries not included in the Company's other operating segments. The Company's products and services include iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple TV, a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications, iPhone OS (iOS), OS X and watchOS operating systems, iCloud, Apple Pay and a range of accessory, service and support offerings.

The Company sells and delivers digital content and applications through the iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, television APP Store, iBooks Store and Apple Music (collectively Internet Services). The Company sells its products through its retail stores, online stores and direct sales force through third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers and value-added resellers. The Company sells a range of third-party Apple compatible products, including application software and accessories through its retail and online stores. The Company sells to consumers, small and mid-sized businesses and education, enterprise and government customers.

iPhone is the Company's line of smartphones based on its iOS operating system. iPhone includes Siri, a voice activated intelligent assistant, and Apple Pay and touch ID on qualifying devices. The Company offers iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, featuring new camera systems, stereo speakers and water and dust resistance. Th! e Company also sells iPhone SE, which has a four-inch Retina display. iPhone works with the iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store and Apple Music for purchasing, organizing and playing digital content and applications. iPad is the Company's line of multi-purpose tablets based on its iOS operating system. iPad includes iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini. Mac is the Company's line of desktop and portable personal computers based on its macOS operating system. The Company's desktop computers include iMac, 21.5 inches iMac with Retina 4K display, 27 inches iMac with Retina 5K display, Mac Pro and Mac mini. The Company's portable computers include MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and MacBook Pro with Retina display.

Apple TV connects to consumers televisions (TVs) and enables them to access digital content directly for streaming high definition video, playing music and games, and viewing photos. Content from Apple Music and other media services is also available on Apple TV. Apple TV allows streaming digital content from Mac and Windows personal computers through Home Share and from compatible Mac and iOS devices through AirPlay. The Company's Apple TV runs on its tvOS operating system and is based on applications built for the television. Additionally, the Apple TV remote features Siri, allowing users to search and access content with their voice. Apple Watch is a personal electronic device that combines the watchOS user interface and technologies created specifically for a smaller device, including the Digital Crown, a navigation tool that allows users to seamlessly scroll, zoom and navigate, and force touch, a technology that senses the difference between a tap and a press and allows users to access controls within applications. Apple Watch enables users to communicate in new ways from their wrist, track their health and fitness through activity and workout applications, and includes Siri and Apple Pay. The Company offers Apple Watch Series 2, featuring fitness and health capabilities.

iPo! d is the Company's line of portable digital music and media players, which includes iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod shuffle. All iPods work with iTunes to purchase and synchronize content. iPod touch, based on the Company's iOS operating system, is a flash-memory-based iPod that works with the iTunes Store, App Store and iBooks Store for purchasing and playing digital content and applications. iOS is the Company's multi-touch operating system that serves as the foundation for iOS devices. Devices running iOS are compatible with both Mac and Windows personal computers and Apple iCloud services. The Company offers iOS 10, which introduces the ability for Siri to do more by working with applications, updates messages, includes redesigned maps, photos, Apple music and news applications, and the home applications, which provides a way to manage home automation products in one place.

macOS is the Company's Mac operating system and is built on an open-source uniplexed information and computing system (UNIX) based foundation and provides an intuitive and integrated computer experience. macOS Sierra incorporates Siri and Apple Pay on the Mac, provides continuity and document access across Apple devices and includes the memories feature in photos. watchOS is the Company's operating system for Apple Watch. The Company's watchOS three provides ability to launch applications instantly, navigation with the new Dock and new fitness and health capabilities for Apple Watch, including the Breathe applications designed to promote exercises for relaxation and stress reduction. tvOS is the Company's operating system for Apple TV. The tvOS operating system is based on the Company's iOS platform and enables developers to create applications and games specifically for Apple TV and deliver them to customers through the Apple TV App Store. The tvOS incorporates new Siri capabilities that allow searching across more applications and services.

The Company's applications software includes iLife, iWork and o! ther soft! ware, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro X and FileMaker Pro. iLife is the Company's consumer-oriented digital lifestyle software applications suite included with all Mac computers and features iMovie, a digital video editing applications, and GarageBand, a music creation application that allows users to play, record and create music. iWork is the Company's integrated productivity suite included with all Mac computers and is designed to help users create, present and publish documents through Pages, presentations through Keynote and spreadsheets through Numbers. The Company also has multi-touch versions of iLife and iWork applications designed specifically for use on iOS devices, which are available as free downloads for all new iOS devices.

The iTunes Store, available for iOS devices, Mac and Windows personal computers and Apple TV, allows customers to purchase and download music and TV shows, rent or purchase movies and download free podcasts. The App Store, available for iOS devices, allows customers to discover and download applications and purchase in-applications content. The Mac applications Store, available for Mac computers, allows customers to discover, download and install Mac applications. The TV App Store allows customers access to applications and games specifically for the Apple TV. The iBooks Store, available for iOS devices and Mac computers, features e-books from major and independent publishers. Apple Music offers users a listening experience with on-demand radio stations that evolve based on a user's play or download activity and a subscription-based Internet streaming service that also provides access to the applications music library.

iCloud is the Company's cloud service, which stores music, photos, contacts, calendars, mail, documents and more, keeping them up-to-date and available across multiple iOS devices, Mac and Windows personal computers and Apple TV. iCloud services include iCloud Drive, iCloud Photo Library, Family Sharing, Find My iPhone, iPad ! or Mac, F! ind My Friends, Notes, iCloud Keychain and iCloud Backup for iOS devices. AppleCare offers a range of support options for the Company's customers. These include assistance that is built into software products, printed and electronic product manuals, online support including comprehensive product information, technical assistance, the AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) and the AppleCare Protection Plan (AC+). AC+ is a fee-based service offering additional coverage under some circumstances for instances of accidental damage in addition to the services offered by APP and is available in certain countries for iPhone, iPad, AppleCare Watch and iPod. Apple Pay is the Company's mobile payment service available in certain countries that offers a private way to pay.

Apple Pay allows users to pay for purchases in stores accepting contactless payments and to pay for purchases within participating applications on qualifying devices. Apple Pay accepts credit and debit cards across major card networks and also supports reward programs and store-issued credit and debit cards. The Company sells a variety of Apple-branded and third-party Mac-compatible and iOS-compatible accessories, including Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, iPod, headphones, displays, storage devices, and various other connectivity and computing products and supplies. The Company offers AirPods, new wireless headphones that interact with Siri.

Advisors' Opinion:
  • [By ]

    Comparing Tesla to Apple  (AAPL) - Get Report in a research note upon Tesla’s 2019 FSD computer announcement, ARK Invest analyst James Wang proclaimed that vertical integration would allow Tesla to “out-execute and out-innovate its competitors." He noted his belief that in-house chip design could help Tesla leapfrog its competition by as many as four years by streamlining design for its cars’ specific needs.

  • [By ]

    Apple  (AAPL) - Get Report will delay the return to corporate offices until January at the earliest
    because of surging COVID-19 cases and new variants, Bloomberg reported, citing a memo sent to employees. The tech giant previously had pushed out its office return to October from early September.

  • [By ]

    Another company with pricing power is Apple  (AAPL) - Get Report, an Action Alerts PLUS holding. Apple can raise prices on its iPhone and everyone will still want one. And it's not just hardware either, Apple's services are also in demand at any price.

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