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Why Adverum Biotechnologies Stock Is Soaring Today
Adverum Biotechnologies (NASDAQ: ADVM), a clinical-stage gene therapy company, is off to a particularly good start today. Specifically, the biotech's shares are up by a healthy 25%, on extremely
2 Gaming Stocks That Are Outperforming the Broader Market
Volatility in the equity markets continues, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus has brought economies around the world to a screeching halt as businesses large and small have
Buffett-Backed Chinese Electric Vehicle Giant BYD to Sell Passenger Vehicles in Europe This Year
BYD (OTC: BYDDF), the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer of which Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) owns 25%, announced yesterday that it expects to launch its vehicles in
Virgin Atlantic to Layoff Thousands In Order to Survive Coronavirus Demand Collapse
British airline Virgin Atlantic has announced actions to "reshape and resize" itself as it aims to continue to successfully operate in the post-pandemic world. The airline, which is 51% owned by
Carnival Plans to Restart U.S. Cruises on Aug. 1
Shares of Carnival Cruise Lines (NYSE: CCL)(NYSE: CUK) had some good momentum behind them going into Tuesday, as the company announced tentative plans to restart cruise operations -- albeit to a
AIG's Income Takes a Hit from COVID-19
Insurance and financial giant American International Group (NYSE: AIG) was hit with major catastrophe losses in the first quarter, mainly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which cut into its
Uber Eats Exits 7 International Markets, Transfers UAE Operations to Subsidiary
In a May 4 SEC filing, Uber (NYSE: UBER) announced that its Uber Eats division will exit seven international markets and discontinue operations in the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Honduras
Will Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ever Recover?
Over the past month, the world's biggest cruise companies have proven they can raise billions in cash from investors willing to ride out the COVID-19 crisis. Carnival (NYSE: CCL) and Royal Caribbean
Facebook's VR Unit Working on New Quest Stand-Alone Headset
Oculus, the virtual reality unit of Facebook (NASDAQ: FB), is working on a new Quest VR headset that promises to be lighter, smaller, and faster.
Expectations had been that Facebook would have the
Why Freeport-McMoRan Stock Rallied 31% in April
Shares of copper miner Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX) rose an impressive 31% in April according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That was a welcome relief, but not nearly enough to offset
Don't Underestimate Diageo's Resiliency
Like most consumer-facing companies, spirits producer Diageo (NYSE: DEO) has struggled with the effects of coronavirus-related shutdowns. It's not that consumers don't want its products. It's that
Finding a Coronavirus Cure: 5 Companies Making Moves
Coronavirus and COVID-19 are probably the most searched words in 2020. We've watched the virus outbreak bring the world's health, economy, and markets to a damaging halt. Now as the "curve" begins
Why Cintas Stock Rose 28% in April
Shares of uniform specialist Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) rallied 28% in April according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That was more than twice the 13% or so gain seen in the S&P
United May Cut 30% of Management and Pilot Positions, Says Report
When United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ: UAL) accepted $5 billion of federal aid through the CARES Act, it committed to not have any involuntary furloughs or salary rate cuts for U.S. employees
Will Clinical Trial Delays Derail Repligen's Growth?
When Repligen (NASDAQ: RGEN) reports first-quarter 2020 earnings this week, investors will be expecting a downturn from the coronavirus pandemic. That's because the bioprocess engineering leader
Why Abiomed's Stock Price Jumped Last Week
Medical device maker Abiomed (NASDAQ: ABMD) saw a high last week of $197.75 per share. The stock closed at $191.25 on Thursday, an improvement of 13% over Wednesday's closing price. Even after some
Why Nordic American Tankers Stock Skyrocketed 33% in April
Shares of Nordic American Tankers (NYSE: NAT) jumped a stunning 33% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Although the broader rise in the stock market clearly helped
Hercules Technology Growth Capital (HTGC) Q1 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
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Hercules Technology Growth Capital (NYSE: HTGC)Q1 2020 Earnings CallMay 04, 2020, 5:00 p.m. ET
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Freshpet Inc (FRPT) Q1 2020 Earnings Call Transcript
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Freshpet Inc (NASDAQ: FRPT)Q1 2020 Earnings CallMay 4, 2020, 4:30 p.m. ET
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It's Official: Apple's Butterfly Keyboard Is Dead
Nearly six months after introducing the 16-inch MacBook Pro, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has now completed its transition back to scissor-switch keyboards. The company this week refreshed the 13-inch
Disney Shareholders, Buckle Up for a Bumpy Ride
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will release its March-quarter earnings today amid a huge amount of scrutiny. Disney is one of the most popular and beloved consumer brands in the world, but its
Here's Why Etsy Stock Skyrocketed 69% in April
Shares of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) rose 68.8% in April, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. After a big drop in March, shareholders can thank a broad market recovery for
Why Leggett & Platt Stock Jumped 32% in April
Shares of industrial Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) rose by 32% in April according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That, however, wasn't enough to make up for the year-to-date declines
Discover Financial Services Names New Chairman Following Death of Lawrence Weinbach
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) has a new leader in its boardroom. The company announced on Monday that it has named Thomas Maheras as its new chairman, replacing Lawrence Weinbach, who
Why Shake Shack Stock Jumped 44% in April
Shares of Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) surged 44.4% in April, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That move sent the stock from $38 per share to $55 during the month. For context, the


