2023-03-31 15:00:41 ET
Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Check out Saturday morning's regular Stocks to Watch article for a full list of events planned for the week or the Seeking Alpha earnings calendar for companies due to report.
Monday - April 3
- Volatility watch - Short interest on World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) is elevated amid the company seeing strong interest from suitors to set up the potential for sharp share price swings. C3.ai ( AI ) has also seen short bets pile up higher following the recent ChatGPT-inspired rally. Options trading has spiked over the last week on Metropolitan Bank Holding ( MCB ) and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment ( CSSE ).
- Earnings watch - Notable companies due to report include Science Applications ( SAIC ) and Digital Ally ( DGLY ).
- Healthcare watch - The World Vaccine Congress will feature appearances by a large number of healthcare companies, including Vaxart ( VXRT ), Tonix Pharmaceuticals ( TNXP ), Vaxxinity ( VAXX ), Sanofi ( SNY ), Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ ), Moderna ( MRNA ), Zoetis ( ZTS ), and Oragenics ( OGEN ).
- Data reports - Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) and Rivian Automotive ( RIVN ) will report Q1 deliveries during the first few days of April. General Motors ( GM ) and Ford ( F ) will issue Q1 U.S. sales reports, while Chinese automakers Nio ( NIO ), Li Auto ( LI ), and XPeng ( XPEV ) will post monthly deliveries reports. Also watch for the monthly updates on Macau gaming revenue, discount broker DARTs, Nielsen sales, Class 8 truck sales, and National Instant Criminal Background Check System firearm checks. In addition, some airline companies could issue guidance resets alongside their monthly traffic reports.
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Catalyst watch: Tesla deliveries, Walmart event and jobs report headline big week