Feb 3: 2 Strong Themes — Zika Virus, North Korea Satellite Launch (Defense)
2 strong themes — 2 new. Top: Zika Virus +16.2%.
Average change by strong theme
Theme leaders · recent trend
| Theme | Leader | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zika Virus | Myungmoon Pharm | +26.10% | |
| North Korea Satellite Launch (Defense) | Victek | +2.99% |
The 2016-02-03 session was dominated by a new Zika Virus theme. All 4 of its stocks rose, giving an average change of 16.24%.
Billions posted the biggest gain at 29.6%, while theme leader Myungmoon Pharm rose 26.1% on volume of 35277468 shares. Orientbio and DaeryukCan added 6.78% and 2.49%, respectively.
A smaller North Korea Satellite Launch (Defense) theme also appeared, with an average change of 0.75%. Leader Victek rose 2.99% and Speco 0.8%, while Formetal posted a change of -1.54%.
Today’s Strong Themes at a Glance
| # | Theme | Status | Avg. change | Up/Total | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zika Virus | new | +16.2% | 4/4 | Myungmoon Pharm |
| 2 | North Korea Satellite Launch (Defense) | new | +0.8% | 2/3 | Victek |
Theme by Theme
1. Zika Virus (new)
- Episode: started 2016-02-03, day 1
| Stock | Change | Close | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
Billions 044480 | +29.6% | 50,260 | |
Myungmoon Pharm 017180 | +26.1% | 5,145 | ★ |
Orientbio 002630 | +6.8% | 8,132 | |
DaeryukCan 004780 | +2.5% | 6,990 |
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2. North Korea Satellite Launch (Defense) (new)
- Episode: started 2016-02-03, day 1
Closing Thoughts
Both themes are new, each with a streak of 1, so the coming sessions will show whether they last. A same-day Korean news report linked Zika interest to a reported case of sexual transmission.
Breadth was narrower in the defense theme, with 2 of 3 stocks up, against all 4 for Zika Virus. Its leader, Victek, traded 14636466 shares on the day.