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Know the Pulse of the market: Gained stocks

1. PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) 14.30+3.26(+29.53%) At close: 4:00 PM EDT 14.40+0.10(+0.70%)

The recent increase conveyed by the diving curve of PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT) stock can be explained by three ideas.

• Unique Recycling Technology: PureCycle has partnered with Procter & Gamble to create a method of recycling polypropylene which has received approval from the FDA. This puts PureCycle in a better standing to compete with other recyclers as they can offer better quality recycled plastic, and attract markets including consumer goods and food packaging.

• Expansion Plans: The firm is undertaking capacity expansion and has recently begun constructing a new purification plant in Augusta in Georgia to help it scale up output to the levels shown in the figure by 2027. The fact that this facility should encompass 8 purification lines that should be processing millions of pounds of plastic wastes annually, is a major driver of growth.

• First-Mover Advantage and Market Potential: PureCycle has its place in the market which still makes it a market leader with patented technology as well as a huge TAM. By so doing, analysts are confident about the company’s ability to grow and this is evident from improved stock ratings and forecast.

2. QuantumScape Corporation (QS) 6.50+1.32(+25.48%) At close: 4:00 PM EDT 6.51+0.01(+0.15%)

Recently, QuantumScape Corporation (QS) experienced the increased in its stock by 25.48%. There are three basic factors that contributed to this increase –

• Technological Progress: This year, QuantumScape hit a significant indicator by commencing the manufacturing and delivery of its B-sample solid-state lithium-metal battery cells. This is important as it shows the firm’s growth strategy to become more commercially relevant, as well as helping build links with partners and clients in the electric vehicle (EV) market.

• Improved Financial Stability: Still, its Q3 2024 financial figures indicate a net loss of $141 million, QuantumScape has access to more than $841 million in cash. Also, the current forecast of adjusted EBITDA loss shows better concrete working on the company’s financial nerviness and operational performances.

• Market sentiment of EV batteries - With the innovations in QuantumScape Innovation, aiming at energy density, charging times and safety of batteries, investors are hopeful. Such innovations became critical to the reduction of CO2 emissions as well as the meet up with future market needs as the EV industry expands.

3. Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) 260.48  +46.83  (+21.92%)  At close: 4:00 PM EDT 257.35

The following are some of the factors that contributed to Tesla Inc (TSLA) stock performance:

• Q3 Delivery Report: delight to Tesla’s investors as the delivery of its vehicles in Q3 2024 has topped the expectancies. This 8% year over year growth saw the stock rebound after drops witnessed earlier in the year 2024.

• Robotaxi Launch: Tesla announced its much-awaited robotaxi on October 10 illustrating its potential for progress in the nascent technology of autonomous vehicles and future earnings.

Competitive Price Cuts: In Sales Volume, prices cuts proved to be effective even though it affected the share of profits. This indicated portfolio investors were happy with the strategic move to demand side.

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• Capri Holdings Limited (CPRI) 41.60-0.21(-0.50%)  At close: 4:00 PM EDT 22.85-18.75(-45.07%)

Capri Holdings Limited (CPRI) appears to be trending due to several events that has draw the attention of investors and market analysts-

• Massive Stock Price Drop: It recently declined by over 45% and since that is a big drop, getting attention. It is for this reason that often when such substantial steps are made, there is some amount of speculation as people are trying to decide if the stock is over-sold or if there is more to the situation going on.

• Ongoing Tapestry Acquisition: Capri has recently got into agreement with Tapestry for merge but the legal issues raised by the FTC on the issue have been criticized thus creating havoc regarding the potential of the merger and consequently affecting the stock of Capri.

• Luxury Goods Demand Decline: The company has registered lower than expected revenues, mainly because consumers’ appetite towards expensive brands, including Versace and Michael Kors, has declined. This decrease in consumer expenditure for luxury goods has made industry players’ worried about Capri’s growth prospects in the future.

2. Monopar Therapeutics Inc. (MNPR)

Monopar Therapeutics Inc. (MNPR) recently saw a significant stock surge and this can be attributed to three primary reasons:

• Exclusive Licensing Agreement: Monopar signed an exciting partnership agreement with Alexion, an organisation owned by AstraZeneca, to acquire the global rights over ALXN-1840 which is a drug used to manage Wilson diseases. This partnership is revolutionary for Monopar since the drug has already been through a phase three clinical trial.

• Promising Clinical Data: In particular, the Phase 3 FoCus trial confirmed ALXN-1840’s superiority to current standard treatments: it mobilized three times as much copper from patients’ tissues, which is essential for Wilson disease treatment. This kind of data has hence received increased attention from investors.

• Broader Expansion in Radiopharmaceuticals: In addition to Wilson disease, Monopar aims to push forward its range of activity in radiopharmaceuticals with programs related to advanced cancers. This strategic direction in combination with the partnerships with AstraZeneca has contributed to increased investor confidence in the organisation’s prospects of future organic growth.

3. DexCom Inc. (DXCM) 74.85+2.37(+3.27%) At close: 4:00 PM EDT 71.75-3.10 (-4.14%)

DexCom Inc. (DXCM) has recently experienced changes in their stock price as can be expected by the following factors –

• Third-quarter results and revenue growth: Currently, DexCom released their Q3 2024 earnings statement and was able to exceed Wall Street expectation with $0.45 per share earnings and $994.2 million in revenue, but a little below forecast. The company is still expanding its equity, motivated by a 2% growth sales rate for the year.

• Product innovation and regulatory progress: DexCom has been developing its continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. Recently, it has provided a 15-day CGM device to the FDA, extending its product range and enhancing its position within the market. This development is in line with the company’s plan for international business, for instance, introducing products in Australia or France.

Stock repurchases program and investor confidence: DexCom embarked on a $750 million share repurchase program, which can be looked at as optimism in the way forward by the firm. Today the competition in the CGM space is rather cut-throat, yet the innovation of the company and impressive financials mean the rating amongst analysts still remains ‘Strong Buy’.