The stock price of Gaucho Group (VINO) has experienced a significant decrease of 35% on that day, which may be due to several factors:
- Equity Line of Credit Announcement: VINO had recently announced a new $44 million equity line of credit. While this news led to a significant rally in the stock price the previous day, with a 283% jump from $1.41 to $5.40, the announcement itself could have created uncertainty among investors1.
- Financial Struggles and Legal Woes: The company has been facing financial difficulties and legal challenges. It sold securities to investment firm 3i, LP, and received notices of default demanding large payments. Additionally, there was an internal dispute with 3i regarding unregistered securities transactions2.
- Market Volatility: As a penny stock with a low market cap, VINO is more susceptible to volatility. The significant rally the day before, followed by the equity line of credit announcement, may have led to a selling pressure as investors sought to profit from the volatility1.
These factors, among others, could have contributed to the stock's decline and subsequent halt.