In this article, we will discuss 10 market movers to watch on Thursday.
As of 11:44 AM ET, the S&P 500 Index and the Dow 30 Index are down 0.33% and 0.63%, respectively. In contrast, the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite Index is 0.23% in the green. The market is still being impacted by concerns related to inflation and the expectation that the actions taken by the Federal Reserve would be more aggressive than expected. Popular stocks moving the market today include Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD).
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Let’s discuss why these stocks are trending today and see how hedge funds are positioned in them.
10. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has lost 1.11% of its value as of 11:40 AM ET after the Burbank, California-based mass media and entertainment conglomerate warned investors of a slowdown in subscriber growth. While The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) recorded an increase of 7.9 million subscribers for its Disney+ platform during the first three months of 2022, it anticipates the second half of the year to not be as strong as the first half. In Q1 2022, an operating loss of $887 million was posted by The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) in connection to its streaming services. The figure reflects a sharp increase from a loss of $290 million last year.
As of Q4 2021, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) was held by 111 hedge funds.
9. Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) is down 1.53% as of 2:16 PM ET after the Los Angeles, California-based producer of plant-based meat substitutes reported that inflation and supply chain issues ate into the company’s profit margins. Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) gave higher discounts to offer economical prices to its international customers to expand its footprint. The marketing costs related to the company’s newly launched plant-based jerky with PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) heavily impacted margins adversely. Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) reported Q1 revenue and loss per share of $109.5 million and $1.58 as compared to the consensus estimate of $112.3 million and $1.01, respectively.
Out of the 924 hedge funds covered by Insider Monkey, 19 funds held a stake in Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) as of Q4 2021.
8. General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) has plummeted 3.46% as of 11:41 AM ET after the automaker was double downgraded from an Overweight to an Underweight rating by Colin Langan at Wells Fargo. The analyst also revised the target price on General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) from $74 to $33, reflecting a potential downside of 14.72% from the previous closing price. Langan thinks that the rising raw material costs and the broader macroeconomic factors lower the attractiveness of electric vehicles (EV). He also added that General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) would be forced to sell battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs), regardless of profitability, to meet the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) standards.
According to Insider Monkey’s proprietary data, General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) was held by 90 hedge funds as of Q4 2021.
7. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has fallen 1.64% as of 11:42 AM ET after one of the biggest manufacturing partners for the Cupertino, California-based tech giant revealed that it anticipates revenue for the current quarter to fall. The decline in revenue is being attributed to multiple reasons like rising inflation, a slowdown in demand, and lockdowns in China due to COVID-19. Foxconn’s Chairman Liu Young-way said that although the lockdown did not significantly impact production, the demand levels have decreased. In other developments, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) was overtaken by Saudi Aramco as the biggest publicly listed company in the world due to the tech sell-off.
Fisher Asset Management was the leading investor in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) during Q1 2022. At the end of Q4 2021, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) was held by 134 hedge funds.
6. Lordstown Motors Corp. (NASDAQ:RIDE) has risen 48.01% as of 2:37 PM ET after the electric vehicle company closed a deal with Foxconn to sell its Ohio Factory to the Taiwanese contract manufacturer. The deal has been valued at $230 million and would significantly improve Lordstown Motors Corp.’s (NASDAQ:RIDE) cash flow situation. Lordstown Motors Corp. (NASDAQ:RIDE) would retain its assembly lines, hub motor, and intellectual property.
Of the 924 hedge funds in Insider Monkey’s database, 12 held a stake in Lordstown Motors Corp. (NASDAQ:RIDE) at the end of Q4 2021.
Along with Lordstown Motors Corp. (NASDAQ:RIDE), some major market movers today include Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD), Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD).
5. Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) has soared 21.12% as of 11:43 AM ET after the Irvine, California-based electric vehicle (EV) startup received a boost from Morgan Stanley following its quarterly results and production update. Adam Jones at Morgan Stanley maintained an Overweight rating on Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) with a price target of $85. The analyst highlighted that Rivian Automotive, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:RIVN) current stock price hovering around the $20 level reflects a run-rate volume of 200,000 by 2030.
As of Q4 2021, Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) was held by 47 hedge funds.
4. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has fallen 3.04% as of 2:57 PM ET after the stock price of the Austin, Texas-based electric vehicle (EV) company fell below the psychological $700 level for the first time since August 2021. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has lost 42% of its value from its all-time high. Investors are not only concerned about the valuation reset following the broad sell-off but are also keeping an eye on the production slowdown in China since the start of this quarter. During April, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) delivered only 1,512 EVs from its Shanghai Gigafactory, which reflected a decline of 87% on a YoY basis and 98% on a sequential basis.
Of the 924 hedge funds in Insider Monkey’s database, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) was held by 91 hedge funds as of Q4 2021.
3. Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) has rocketed 4.81% as of 11:44 AM ET after the stock of the recently merged New York-based mass media and entertainment company was upgraded from a Market Perform to an Outperform rating by Doug Creutz at Cowen. However, the analyst revised his price target on Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) from $31 to $25. The price target still reflects a potential upside of over 44.4% from the last closing price. Creutz thinks that Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:WBD) strategy of not trying to win the direct-to-consumer spending war reflects a more sustainable approach compared to its peers. However, he remains cautious about the “highly competitive” streaming landscape.
2. Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) is up 21.15% as of 11:44 AM ET after the San Mateo, California-based video game developer received a Buy rating from Bernie McTernan at Needham. The analyst also revised the target price on Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) to $45, reflecting a healthy potential upside of 87.7% from the last closing price. McTernan gave positive feedback on Roblox Corporation’s (NYSE:RBLX) more bullish approach to converting engagements into bookings and providing monetization opportunities. The analyst also highlighted the anticipated $1 billion contributions in revenue by the company’s advertisement segment by FY27.
Overall, Roblox Corporation (NYSE:RBLX) was held by 61 hedge funds at the end of Q4 2021.
1. Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) has gained 5.52% as of 11:44 AM ET after a note issued to investors by Jason Bazinet at Citi stated that the stock of the widely popular commission-free trading platform could be worth $15 per share in case of a takeover attempt by a rival. The price provided by the firm reflects a humongous premium of over 84% from the last closing price, which is similar to what the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) paid for TD Ameritrade.
Out of the 924 hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey at the end of Q4 2021, Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) was held by 24 hedge funds. ARK Investment Management was the leading hedge fund investor in Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) during Q1 2022.
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Disclose. None. 10 Market Movers to Watch on Thursday is originally published on Insider Monkey.
