Today's noteworthy initiations include: 2U (TWOU) initiated with an Outperform at Baird... AMD (AMD) initiated with a Neutral at Mizuho... America's Car-Mart (CRMT) initiated with a Neutral at Janney Capital... Ardmore Shipping (ASC) initiated with a Buy at Stifel... Axovant Sciences (AXON) initiated with an Outperform at JMP Securities... Celsion (CLSN) initiated with a Buy at Maxim... Center Coast MLP (CEN) initiated with a Buy at Ladenburg... Central Valley Community (CVCY) initiated with a Neutral at DA Davidson... Chemours (CC) initiated with a Neutral at Goldman... Credit Acceptance (CACC) initiated with a Sell at Janney Capital... Cytokinetics (CYTK) initiated with an Outperform at Cowen... DHT Holdings (DHT) initiated with a Hold at Stifel... Energizer (ENR) initiated with a Buy at Deutsche Bank... Energous (WATT) initiated with a Buy at Chardan... Euronav NV (EURN) initiated with a Hold at Stifel... Fairmount Santrol (FMSA) initiated with a Perform at Oppenheimer... Fiat Chrysler (FCAU) initiated with an Outperform at Credit Suisse... First Foundation (FFWM) initiated with a Buy at DA Davidson... Health Care REIT (HCN) initiated with a Buy at SunTrust... Intel (INTC) initiated with a Neutral at Mizuho... Neuberger Berman MLP (NML) initiated with a Buy at Ladenburg... New Senior Investment (SNR) initiated with a Neutral at BofA/Merrill... Omega Healthcare (OHI) initiated with a Buy at SunTrust... PMC-Sierra (PMCS) initiated with a Buy at Mizuho... PayPal (PYPL) initiated with an Outperform at Keefe Bruyette... Penske Automotive (PAG) initiated with a Buy at CL King... Qorvo (QRVO) initiated with a Buy at Mizuho... Qualcomm (QCOM) initiated with a Neutral at Mizuho... Sabra Health Care (SBRA) initiated with a Buy at SunTrust... Sensata (ST) initiated with a Buy at CLSA... WestRock (WRK) initiated with a Buy at BofA/Merrill... Workiva (WK) initiated with an Outperform at Northland... uniQure (QURE) initiated with an Outperform at Cowen.

Pre-earnings options volume in Intel is normal with calls leading puts 2:1. Implied volatility suggests the market is anticipating a move near 5.6%, or $1.96, after results are released. Median move over the past eight quarters is 7.8%.

Intel (INTC) is scheduled to report results of its fiscal first quarter after the market close on April 25, with a conference call scheduled for 5:00 pm ET. What to watch... To see the rest of the story go to thefly.com. See Story Here

DMG Blockchain Solutions (DMGGF) announced a strategic collaboration with PayPal (PYPL) and Energy Web to explore ways to decarbonize the Bitcoin blockchain. The companies are working together on developing methods for transacting on the Bitcoin network which would expand its use as a carbon neutral payment rail, thus advancing its application. DMG, Energy Web, and PayPal are working together to publish a research paper, which we collectively believe will benefit users of the Bitcoin network who would like to take advantage of carbon neutral options in their transactions. PayPal, with its focus on developing its bitcoin payment rail, has been a leader in new payment technologies with the introduction of its enhanced services by integrating blockchain technology, launching the PayPal USD stablecoin with Paxos Trust Company in August 2023 for efficient transactions.

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Get caught up quickly on the top news and calls moving stocks with these five Top Five lists.  1... To see the rest of the story go to thefly.com. See Story Here