Walmart (WMT) – “A recession-proof stock” according to co host of Benzinga’s PreMarket Prep morning show, Dennis Dick.
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) – One of the most-searched tickers on Benzinga Pro and Reddit’s WallStreetBets forum following the company’s worse-than-expected Q4 sales. On the company’s earnings conference call, the CEO noted industry trends have worsened since February as macro market volatility and overall consumer uncertainty has surged.
Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) – Highlighted as seeing some recent unusual option activity by Benzinga friend and CNBC contributor Jon Najarian of Market Rebellion. Shares closed up 30% on Tuesday and were seeing some profit taking Wednesday morning, down about 11%.
Vinco Ventures (BBIG) – The second-most mentioned stock on Reddit’s r/ShortSqueeze forum Wednesday morning. The most-mentioned stock was Aterian (ATER).
Agile Therapeutics (AGRX) – Tuesday’s momentum du jour penny stock play from Tuesday. Shares closed up nearly 50% Tuesday and were up another 25% Wednesday.