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US stocks showed a mixed performance on Tuesday, with tech shares under pressure following reports that OpenAI is falling short of its growth targets ahead of its anticipated IPO.

The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.2%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.6% after recent record highs; in contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3%. Concerns over the sustainability of AI spending weighed on partners like Oracle, as investors look ahead to earnings from major tech firms, including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple.

Meanwhile, oil markets surged after the United Arab Emirates announced plans to exit OPEC, with Brent crude rising above $112 per barrel. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the US, alongside a potential blockade resolution in the Strait of Hormuz, remain in focus.

Investors are also closely watching the Federal Reserve meeting, where rates are expected to remain unchanged, with attention turning to remarks from Chair Jerome Powell.

Top Movers: Under $10 

Baiya International Group Inc (BIYA) is up 138.13% today to trade at the current level of $1.86. This comes after the company announced that its Cryptocurrency Ark Plan completed its first public vote, choosing Binance Coin as the first core asset for initial investment.

Aterian Inc (ATER) zoomed 90.40% in today’s trade to $1.25 after announcing a definitive agreement for the sale of its Marquee Brand portfolio for $18 million, subject to adjustments.

In current trading, Sleep Number Corp (SNBR) stock is at $3.43 following the launch of its newest marketing campaign, “To a Good Life’s Sleep,” marking the company’s first major integrated campaign in several years and the next phase in its brand evolution.

Nexera Technologies Ltd (NEXR) rose 24.54% in the early hours of today's trading to move at $2.49 after announcing that its subsidiary, KeepZone AI Inc., received authorization to represent a provider’s advanced protection system for fuel tanks and energy infrastructure with select clients in the Gulf region.

In the current trading session, BioAffinity Technologies Inc (BIAF) jumped 20.36% to $2.66 over a previous close of $2.21 after announcing a pilot study with Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) to evaluate the Company’s proprietary tests under development to identify specific inflammatory biomarkers for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Ex-Dividend Stocks

AGNC Investment Corp (AGNC) is about to trade ex-dividend Thursday, meaning that investors who buy the stock after Thursday will not be eligible for the next dividend payment. The company's next dividend payment will be $0.12 per share. It has fixed April 30 as the record date for the same and will pay the actual dividend on May 11. Last year, the company distributed a total of $1.44 to its shareholders. Based on last year's payments, AGNC has a trailing yield of 12.97% at the current stock price of $11.1.

Another stock that is shelling out dividends Thursday is Alliant Energy Corp (LNT), having a market capitalization of $18.70B. It will pay a dividend of $0.54 per share, the payment date of which is May 15. Currently, the stock is trading at a trailing dividend yield of 2.84%.

Shares of RBB Bancorp (RBB) will be the talk of the stock market on Thursday as the stock will turn ex-dividend. The company's next dividend payment will be $0.16 per share, and in the last 12 months, it paid a total of $0.64 per share. Last year's total dividend payments show that RBB has a trailing yield of 2.66% on the current share price of $24.09.

Scholastic Corp (SCHL) is also set to go ex-dividend Thursday. The next dividend payment from SCHL will amount to $0.2 per share. April 30 has been designated as the record date for this dividend, with the actual payout scheduled for June 15. In the previous year, SCHL distributed a total of $0.80 to its valued shareholders. Considering the cumulative dividend payments from last year, the trailing yield for SCHL stands at 1.96% based on the current stock price of $40.72.

Casey's General Stores Inc (CASY) will be paying out a dividend of $0.57 per share to shareholders holding their shares as of the close of business hours on the record date of May 01. Over the past 12 months, CASY has paid out a total of $2.21 per share in dividends. Based on the total dividends paid out last year, CASY boasts an impressive trailing yield of 0.27% on the current share price of $804.5.

Crypto Market Highlights

• BitMine Immersion Technologies expanded its Ether holdings again, buying 101,901 ETH last week to reach about 5.08 million ETH total, with combined crypto and cash reserves of շուրջ $13.3 billion—despite significant unrealized losses highlighting risk.

• Israel’s Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority approved a shekel-pegged stablecoin to be launched by crypto exchange Bits of Gold.

• MARA Holdings launched the MARA Foundation to support Bitcoin network health and promote financial sovereignty for communities using it.

• Block introduced proof-of-reserves for its Bitcoin treasury and products Cash App and Square, joining a broader push for on-chain transparency.

• Strategy, the largest public Bitcoin holder, purchased 3,273 BTC for $255 million between April 20–26 as Bitcoin traded above $77,000, according to an SEC filing.

Most Shorted Stocks

Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc (COLL) was one of the most shorted stocks as of latest short interest figures, with 18.43% 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 7.6. This represents a change of 303397 shares, which corresponds to a 5.64% increase in short interest. The total value of the shares held short is estimated to be around $186.18 million. The average daily volume stands at 503.20K shares, and the market capitalization of the company is $1.06B.

The Nurix Therapeutics Inc with the symbol NRIX currently has a short interest of 19.90%. The short interest has changed by 1071688 shares. The days to cover ratio stands at 14.1. The estimated value of the shares held short is approximately $316.64 million. On an average day, 1.10M shares are traded, with the company's market capitalization totaling $1.71B.

For the stock ORIC Pharmaceuticals Inc (ORIC), the current short interest is at 22.18%. This represents a significant short interest change of 1394795 shares, corresponding to a short interest percentage increase of 7.21%. The days needed to cover the short positions amount to 5.7. The approximate worth of the shares held short is $211.35 million.

With the symbol FLNC, the stock currently has a short interest of 13.40%. The short interest change is 849413 shares, compared with a short interest percentage change of 3.60%. It would take approximately 6.3 days to cover all the short positions. The shares' short value is estimated to be around $277.1 million. The company boasts an average daily volume of 5.18M shares, contributing to a market capitalization of $2.46B.

The stock WW has a current short interest of 2.52%. The short interest percentage has experienced an increase of 34.73%, while there was a change of 476117 shares in short interest. The ratio indicating the time required to cover short positions is 4.4. The calculated worth of the shorted shares amounts to around $241.09 million. Trading activity averages at 324.86K shares per day, while the company's market capitalization stands at $98.44M.

EV Stocks to Watch

According to our ST Score evaluation, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera de Chile SA ADR (SQM) emerges as a high-quality stock in the EV industry, attaining an impressive score of 65. The stock's profitability, performance, growth, financial strength, and Piotroski Score are strong. Additionally, it is neutral in terms of stock sentiment and forecast.

Our ST Score also classifies Cirrus Logic Inc (CRUS) as a high-quality EV stock today, presenting a Score of 57. The stock has strong fundamentals in terms of profitability, financial strength, and Piotroski Score. However, it has weak performance and growth. The stock sentiment and forecast are neutral.

Another stock in the category, Enersys (ENS) has the ST Score of 57, which means that the stock carries the potential for higher returns. The stock is strong in profitability, performance, and Piotroski Score, but weak in growth. Financial strength, stock sentiment, and forecasts suggest a neutral outlook.

Toyota Motor Corp ADR (TM) stock has the ST Score of 57, which implies that the EV company has a high probability of beating the market. The stock's strengths lie in its profitability, performance, and Piotroski Score, but its weaknesses are in its financial strength. However, it shows a neutral outlook in growth, stock sentiment, and forecast.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) currently has the ST Score of 56, which signifies a huge upward potential. The EV stock's strong points are its profitability, financial strength, and Piotroski Score. The stock's performance, growth, stock sentiment, and forecast indicate a neutral outlook.

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

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