Korea Electric Power (ADR) (KEP) Reaches $19.84 After 8.00% Gap Up; Shorts at Bsquare (BSQR) Raised By 6.98%

Bsquare Corporation (NASDAQ:BSQR) had an increase of 6.98% in short interest. BSQR’s SI was 42,900 shares in April as released by FINRA. Its up 6.98% from 40,100 shares previously. With 21,500 avg volume, 2 days are for Bsquare Corporation (NASDAQ:BSQR)’s short sellers to cover BSQR’s short positions. The SI to Bsquare Corporation’s float is 0.4%. The stock decreased 1.92% or $0.1 on April 13, reaching $5.1. About 1,372 shares traded. BSQUARE Corporation (NASDAQ:BSQR) has risen 0.59% since September 8, 2016 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 6.18% the S&P500.

The stock of Korea Electric Power Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:KEP) gapped up by $0.27 today and has $21.43 target or 8.00% above today’s $19.84 share price. The 9 months technical chart setup indicates low risk for the $26.49 billion company. The gap was reported on Apr, 14 by Barchart.com. If the $21.43 price target is reached, the company will be worth $2.12 billion more. The stock increased 3.17% or $0.61 on April 13, reaching $19.84. About 1.21 million shares traded or 28.81% up from the average. Korea Electric Power Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:KEP) has declined 25.69% since September 8, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 32.46% the S&P500.

Korea Electric Power Corporation is an integrated electric utility firm engaged in the transmission and distribution of electricity in the Republic of Korea. The company has market cap of $26.49 billion. The Company’s divisions include transmission and distribution, nuclear power generation and thermal power generation and all others . It has a 4.1 P/E ratio. The transmission and distribution segment, which is operated by KEPCO, comprise activities related to the transmission, distribution and sale to end-users of electricity.

Among 3 analysts covering Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 3 Hold. Therefore 0 are positive. Korea Electric Power had 5 analyst reports since August 26, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. HSBC downgraded Korea Electric Power Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:KEP) on Tuesday, February 7 to “Hold” rating. Morgan Stanley downgraded Korea Electric Power Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:KEP) on Tuesday, June 21 to “Equal-Weight” rating. The stock has “Underperform” rating by Bank of America on Monday, March 7. Zacks upgraded Korea Electric Power Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:KEP) on Wednesday, August 26 to “Sell” rating. Bank of America upgraded Korea Electric Power Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:KEP) on Monday, November 21 to “Neutral” rating.

Since November 15, 2016, it had 3 insider buys, and 0 selling transactions for $462,040 activity. Another trade for 80,000 shares valued at $400,000 was bought by SAVOY WILLIAM D. Chase Jerry D bought $30,869 worth of stock or 6,000 shares.

BSQUARE Corporation is focused on providing software solutions and related engineering services to businesses that develop, market and sell dedicated purpose standalone intelligent systems. The company has market cap of $63.34 million. The Company’s standalone intelligent systems include smart, connected computing devices, such as smart phones, set-top boxes, point-of-sale terminals, kiosks, tablets and handheld data collection devices, as well as smart vending machines, automatic teller machine machines, digital signs and in-vehicle telematics and entertainment devices. It currently has negative earnings. It focuses on systems that utilize Microsoft Windows Embedded operating systems as well as devices running other operating systems, such as Android, Linux, and QNX Software Systems (QNX), and that are connected to a network or data cloud via a wired or wireless connection.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.38 in 2016 Q4. Its up 0.75, from 0.63 in 2016Q3. It is positive, as 3 investors sold BSQUARE Corporation shares while 5 reduced holdings. 6 funds opened positions while 5 raised stakes. 3.29 million shares or 4.42% less from 3.44 million shares in 2016Q3 were reported. Moreover, Morgan Stanley has 0% invested in BSQUARE Corporation (NASDAQ:BSQR). Northern owns 20,946 shares or 0% of their US portfolio. Creative Planning accumulated 3,767 shares or 0% of the stock. Geode Cap Management Limited Co has 0% invested in BSQUARE Corporation (NASDAQ:BSQR) for 51,409 shares. Bridgeway Mgmt invested in 0.01% or 94,500 shares. Perritt Cap Management holds 80,878 shares. 700 were reported by Nationwide Fund Advsrs. 63,800 are held by Gsa Cap Prns Limited Liability Partnership. Barclays Public Limited Co owns 71 shares. 30,800 are owned by Blackrock Fund Advsrs. Prelude Cap Mngmt Ltd Liability Corp holds 0% in BSQUARE Corporation (NASDAQ:BSQR) or 800 shares. Blackrock Institutional Tru Na reported 298,202 shares. Dimensional Fund Advsrs L P invested 0% in BSQUARE Corporation (NASDAQ:BSQR). Earnest Prns Lc has invested 0% in BSQUARE Corporation (NASDAQ:BSQR). State Of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D invested in 0.01% or 230,000 shares.