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US stocks edged lower on Thursday, trimming gains from the previous session’s rally as optimism around the US-Iran ceasefire weakened amid signs of rising tensions.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declined 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. Concerns grew after both sides accused each other of violating the fragile agreement, particularly over the continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.

This uncertainty pushed oil prices higher, with WTI crude surging 8% and Brent crude rising 4.6% on renewed supply fears.

Meanwhile, economic data showed core PCE inflation held steady at 3% in February, aligning with expectations and likely keeping the Federal Reserve cautious, while jobless claims rose to 219,000, indicating a slight softening in the labor market.

Top Movers: Under $10 

Onconetix Inc (ONCO) is up 126.30% today to trade at the current level of $2.56. This comes after the company announced that it has delivered its first Vinci-equipped humanoid robot to Ericsson.

Darkiris Inc (DKI) zoomed 54.46% in today’s trade to $0.61 after announcing the establishment of a new subsidiary, AETHER INTELLIGENCE PTE. LTD., in Singapore.

In current trading, PMGC Holdings Inc (ELAB) stock is at $6.12 after its subsidiary AGA Precision Systems LLC announced the execution of a Long-Term Agreement with a globally recognized Tier 1 aerospace and defense company.

Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd (GLMD) rose 44.04% in the early hours of today's trading to move at $0.89 after announcing the breakthrough development of a brain-penetrating new formulation of Aramchol.

In the current trading session, Cyclerion Therapeutics Inc (CYCN) jumped 21.45% to $3.51 over a previous close of $2.89 after announcing a merger agreement with Korsana Biosciences.

Ex-Dividend Stocks

Hello Group Inc ADR (MOMO) is about to trade ex-dividend tomorrow, meaning that investors who buy the stock after tomorrow will not be eligible for the next dividend payment. The company's next dividend payment will be $0.26 per share. It has fixed April 10 as the record date for the same and will pay the actual dividend on April 30. Last year, the company distributed a total of $N/A to its shareholders. Based on the last year's worth of payments, MOMO has a trailing yield of N/A on the current stock price of $6.23.

Another stock that is shelling out dividends tomorrow is Marvell Technology Inc (MRVL), having a market capitalization of $100.08B. It will pay a dividend of $0.06 per share, the payment date of which is April 30. Currently, the stock is trading at a trailing dividend yield of 0.21%.

Shares of Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) will be the talk of the stock market on Friday as the stock will turn ex-dividend. The company's next dividend payment will be $0.37 per share, and in the last 12 months, it paid a total of $1.48 per share. Last year's total dividend payments show that SAIC has a trailing yield of 1.51% on the current share price of $97.98.

CF Bankshares Inc (CFBK) is also set to go ex-dividend tomorrow. The next dividend payment from CFBK will amount to $0.09 per share. April 13 has been designated as the record date for this dividend, with the actual payout scheduled for April 21. In the previous year, CFBK distributed a total of $0.32 to its valued shareholders. Considering the cumulative dividend payments from last year, the trailing yield for CFBK stands at 1.10% based on the current stock price of $29.2.

Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT) will be paying out a dividend of $0.83 per share to shareholders holding their shares as of the close of business hours on the record date of April 13. Over the past 12 months, ESLT has paid out a total of $2.70 per share in dividends. Based on the total dividends paid out last year, ESLT boasts an impressive trailing yield of 0.29% on the current share price of $920.52.

Crypto Market Highlights

• Chainalysis projects stablecoin volumes could reach $1.5 quadrillion within the next decade, surpassing current global cross-border payment volumes.

• The proposed GENIUS Act would require U.S. payment stablecoin issuers to adopt stricter measures targeting illicit finance.

• MEXC appointed Vugar Usi as CEO to accelerate global licensing efforts, including compliance with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.

• Cango sold 2,000 BTC to reduce debt and lowered production costs by 19% as it pivots toward energy and AI infrastructure.

• Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand plans tighter crypto funding rules, expanding approval requirements to include financiers of major shareholders to combat money laundering and tech-related crimes.

Most Shorted Stocks

Acadia Healthcare Company Inc (ACHC) was one of the most shorted stocks as of latest short interest figures, with 27.71% short interest. The days to cover ratio, a measure of how long it would take for all the short positions to be covered based on average trading volume, is 7.5. This represents a change of -2470180 shares, which corresponds to a -8.97% decrease in short interest. The total value of the shares held short is estimated to be around $659.26 million. The average daily volume stands at 3.76M shares, and the market capitalization of the company is $2.43B.

The BigBear.ai Holdings Inc with the symbol BBAI currently has a short interest of 27.29%. The short interest has changed by -4565756 shares. The days to cover ratio stands at 2.9. The estimated value of the shares held short is approximately $451.03 million. On an average day, 52.78M shares are traded, with the company's market capitalization totaling $1.66B.

For the stock Decent Holding Inc (DXST), the current short interest is at 1,241.47%. This represents a significant short interest change of 11491669 shares, corresponding to a short interest percentage increase of 1,614.09%. The days needed to cover the short positions amount to 0.1. The approximate worth of the shares held short is $36.85 million.

With the symbol RIME, the stock currently has a short interest of 57.35%. The short interest change is -184214 shares, compared with a short interest percentage change of -10.65%. It would take approximately 0.8 days to cover all the short positions. The shares' short value is estimated to be around $13.18 million. The company boasts an average daily volume of 7.49M shares, contributing to a market capitalization of $15.82M.

The stock ENVX has a current short interest of 31.21%. The short interest percentage has experienced a decrease of -1.11% while there was a change of -652564 shares in short interest. The ratio indicating the time required to cover short positions is 9.4. The calculated worth of the shorted shares amounts to around $8.86 million. Trading activity averages at 6.35M shares per day, while the company's market capitalization stands at $1.24B.

Biotech Stocks to Watch

According to our ST Score evaluation, Day One Biopharmaceuticals Inc (DAWN) emerges as a high-quality stock in the Biotech industry, attaining an impressive score of 53. The stock's performance and financial strength are strong. Additionally, it is neutral in terms of profitability, growth, stock sentiment, Piotroski Score, and forecast.

Our ST Score also classifies ImmunityBio Inc (IBRX) as a high-quality Biotech stock today, presenting a Score of 53. The stock has strong fundamentals in terms of performance and financial strength. The profitability, growth, stock sentiment, Piotroski Score, and forecast are neutral.

Another stock in the category, Palisade Bio Inc (PALI) has the ST Score of 54, which means that the stock carries the potential for higher returns. The stock is strong in performance and financial strength but weak in the Piotroski Score. Profitability, growth, stock sentiment, and forecasts suggest a neutral outlook.

SAB Biotherapeutics Inc (SABS) stock has the ST Score of 55, which implies that the Biotech company has a high probability of beating the market. The stock's strengths lie in its profitability, performance, and financial strength, but its weaknesses lie in its growth. However, it shows a neutral outlook in stock sentiment, Piotroski Score, and forecast.

Abeona Therapeutics Inc (ABEO) currently has the ST Score of 54, which signifies a huge upward potential. The Biotech stock's strong points are its profitability, performance, and Piotroski Score. The stock's growth, financial strength, stock sentiment, and forecast indicate a neutral outlook.

That's it for today. Thanks for reading. Good luck out there!

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Stocks Telegraph Team

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