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Pfizer, BioNTech, and Regeneron Hit With Patent Lawsuits Over COVID-19 Drugs and Vaccines
Three top names in the fight against the coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease that can result from it have been sued for patent infringement. The trio includes Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:
Why Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Shot 7% Higher on Monday
Late last week, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ: REGN) experimental COVID-19 treatment was administered to President Donald Trump. Perhaps it helped; Trump tweeted that he was "feeling really
Alteryx Stock Soars After Hours on Bullish Guidance and a New CEO
Shares of Alteryx (NYSE: AYX) soared 25% in after-hours trading Monday as the company made several announcements that made the bulls run.
The company said that Alteryx co-founder, Chairman, and CEO
Why Wynn Resorts' Stock Price Declined 17.9% in September
Shares of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) fell 17.9% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The casino operator's stock price has rebounded strongly from its lows in
Why AMD Stock Jumped Today
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) climbed 5.3% on Monday, following a new hardware usage report from the online game platform Steam.
Each month, Steam asks its users what computer
PayPal Rolling Out Venmo Credit Card
PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL), obviously not shy about extending the reach of its Venmo brand, announced Monday it is launching the inaugural Venmo credit card. The plastic will be issued by
Dan Loeb's Third Point Discloses Its Stake in Snowflake
Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) was a hot stock again on Monday, following news that a top name in the hedge fund world has a stake in the tech company. Third Point Management, headed by Daniel Loeb
Report: Johnson & Johnson Paying Over $100 Million to Settle Baby Powder Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) appears to be reaching deep into its coffers to settle a clutch of lawsuits. According to an article published on Monday by Bloomberg and citing "people with knowledge
Why Pacific Ethanol Stock Popped 12.5% Today
Shares of corn-based alcohol producer Pacific Ethanol (NASDAQ: PEIX) closed 10% higher at the end of Monday trading. There wasn't any specific news driving the stock higher...except for the news
Why ExxonMobil Stock Dropped 14.1% in September
Shares of oil and gas giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) plunged 14.1% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
That far outpaced the losses of the S&P 500, which was only down
Why NeoPhotonics Stock Jumped 10.2% Today
Shares of NeoPhotonics (NYSE: NPTN) closed Monday's trading session 10.2% higher, having soared as much as 10.7% earlier in the day. The maker of lasers and optoelectronic components for use in
Why SunPower's Shares Jumped 17.6% on Monday
Shares of SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) jumped as much as 17.6% in trading Monday as renewable energy stocks had another outstanding day. Shares held most of their gains throughout the day and closed up
Why Zoom Video Shares Soared 44.6% in September
Shares of Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) soared 44.6% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The videoconferencing company's stock has been on a tear
Are Leveraged ETFs Driving the Stock Market Rally?
Stock markets were broadly higher on Monday, reversing course from Friday's swoon as it became apparent that President Trump was responding well to treatment for his COVID-19 infection. Gains for
When the Cruises Are Coming Back
In this episode of Industry Focus: Wildcard, Emily Flippen chats with Dan Kline about the state of the cruise industry. They look at the regulatory environment and demand for cruises, measures the
Netflix's Success Is Due to Something Most Investors Overlook
Over the past decade, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been a clear winner for investors. The streaming giant's stock price has skyrocketed more than 20-fold as it pioneered a new entertainment category.
A Costco Deep Dive
In this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, Emily Flippen is joined by Dan Kline to discuss the warehouse retailing business in general and Costco (NASDAQ: COST) in particular. Discover what
How Digital Turbine Shares Rose 35% in September
Shares of Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS) gained 35.4% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The company, which specializes in the distribution and monetization of
Got $1,000? Now Is a Perfect Time to Invest in These Robinhood Favorites
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) and Nike (NYSE: NKE) suffered in the earliest stages of the coronavirus pandemic as stores closed and consumers stayed home. Today, though, Robinhood investors are betting
Why Nike's Shares Climbed 12.2% in September
Shares of Nike (NYSE: NKE) climbed 12.2% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The footwear giant's stock has gained 22.8% year to date and has gone on to hit
Semiconductors, Biotechs Send Nasdaq Soaring
The stock market had a huge celebration on Monday, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) was the biggest winner among major large-cap stock indexes. The benchmark climbed more than 2% in the
Pfizer and BioNTech Have Enrolled 83% of Their Up-Sized Coronavirus Vaccine Trial
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) has now enrolled 36,576 participants in the late-stage clinical trial of its coronavirus vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, which it's developing with BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX). Last
Why BigCommerce Holdings Stock Spiked Today
Shares of BigCommerce Holdings (NASDAQ: BIGC) popped today on news that President Donald Trump's health may be improving and that lawmakers appear to be working on a new economic stimulus deal.
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Why Square Stock Jumped Today
Shares of Square, Inc (NYSE: SQ), a digital-payment facilitator, rose today as investors digested generally positive news that President Trump may return to the White House soon. Investors may also
Can Lowe's Overtake Home Depot's Top Spot?
Where do you shop for home improvement projects? For many Americans, increasingly, the answer is Lowe's (NYSE: LOW). Home Depot (NYSE: HD), a Dow Jones Industrial Average component and the largest


