Morning Social Media Outlook for Fri Mar 2 (HUSA, ACUR, SNMX, MOTR)

In recent years, traders and investors have increasingly turned to social media to discuss their investments. Now, interested parties can get a scientific look at what is being discussed on a weekly, monthly, and even hourly basis.

Provided by Social Market Analytics, here is the morning social media outlook for Friday, March 2.

Most Bullish

Houston American Energy HUSA is currently trading up roughly 5%. The company plummeted sharply yesterday, falling from roughly $11 per share to near $7. Earlier today, there was chatter that a major analyst was defending the company.

Acura Pharma ACUR is currently trading up nearly 8% after announcing test results that were favorable to one of the company's in-development drugs.

Most Bearish

Senomyx SNMX is trading up slightly on today's session, but plummeted severely yesterday after reporting disappointing revenues and guiding below census estimates for the year.

Motricity MOTR is trading down over 6% after reporting earnings yesterday afternoon.

Most Discussed

Apple AAPL dominated the list all last week, and continues into the start of March. Reports are circulating that the company will announce its iPad 3 next week.

Goldman Sachs GS the bank remains a popular stock on social media.

Microsoft MSFT recently unveiled a demo version of its new Windows 8 operating system which has the unique ability to run across multiple platforms, including tablets and smart phones.

Google's GOOG appearance on this list is no surprise, as it is always widely discussed on social media.

Bank of America BAC announced that it would look to impose a new fee on accounts that do not maintain a minimum balance.

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