GigaMedia's Stock Rating Initiated by StockNews.com

Equity research analysts at StockNews.com have commenced coverage on GigaMedia (NASDAQ:GIGM), issuing a research note to investors on Saturday. The technology company received a "sell" recommendation for its shares.

GigaMedia Stock Performance

At the close of the market on Friday, GigaMedia's stock was trading at $1.34. The company has a market valuation of $14.81 million, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio that stands at -10.31, indicating negative earnings. In terms of stock stability, GigaMedia shows a beta of 0.43. Historically, the share price has fluctuated, with a fifty-day moving average of $1.34 and a two hundred-day moving average of $1.37. Its price had hit a yearly low of $1.23 and a peak of $1.62.

Institutional Interest in GigaMedia

There has been notable institutional activity with regard to GigaMedia's investors. Susquehanna International Group LLP disclosed that it had acquired a new position in GigaMedia's stocks during the first quarter, as per the latest Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The purchase comprised 26,538 shares, approximated to be worth $38,000. With this acquisition, Susquehanna International Group LLP now owns about 0.24% of GigaMedia.

About GigaMedia

With subsidiaries in regions such as Taiwan and Hong Kong, GigaMedia Limited focuses on delivering digital entertainment services. Central to its offerings is FunTown, a digital entertainment platform that hosts a variety of casual games available on both mobile and web browsers. Its gaming portfolio includes the renowned MahJong—a traditional Chinese game, in addition to various casual card, table, and chance-based games like bingo, lotto, horse racing, Sic-Bo, and slots among others.

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