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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Taiwan Semi, On Semi, Delta Air and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Spotify — The music streaming platform advanced 2% after Wells Fargo named it a top stock pick . Analyst Steven Cahall cited Spotify’s rising profit margins, strong product mix and evolving record label relationships as catalysts while reiterating an outperform rating on the stock. Robinhood — […]
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These dividend-paying stocks could be in the ‘early innings’ of a rally
It’s time to step back into health-care stocks, according to Wolfe Research. The sector was one of the worst performing over the past month, pulling back over 4% from September to October, technical analyst Rob Ginsberg wrote in a note on Tuesday. “As evidenced by XLV [Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund], price is back […]
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Merck says experimental RSV treatment protected infants in trial, paving way for potential approval
The logo for Merck is displayed on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 17, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Merck on Thursday said its experimental treatment designed to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus showed positive results in a mid- to late-stage trial, bringing the company one step closer to filing […]
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‘Business Leaders for Harris’ campaign launches a podcast and website featuring Cuban, Hastings, Hoffman and more
Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage during a campaign event, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., September 29, 2024. Carlos Barria | Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris’ top allies in the private sector have launched a new campaign that seeks to portray the Democratic nominee as the best candidate for business, […]
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Want to cash in on India’s growth? Veteran investor names 5 ‘well-run’ companies to buy right now
Interest in India has been rising steadily among investors, thanks to its growing economy , strong stock market performance and burgeoning population . Amid some talk of an Indian stock market bubble , however, Pramod Gubbi, co-founder of Marcellus Investment Managers, revealed how he is playing the market. The veteran investor said he is focused […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Palantir Technologies, Summit Therapeutics, JetBlue Airways and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Palantir Technologies , Dell Technologies — Palantir and Dell jumped 13% and nearly 5%, respectively, following the announcement after the bell Friday that both stocks would join the S & P 500 before the open on Sept. 23. Palantir is set to take American Airlines’ spot, […]
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Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: Boeing, Dell, Merck and more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Boeing — Shares jumped 4% after the aircraft maker reached a deal with a union that represents its factory workers, potentially avoiding a costly strike. MarineMax — Shares jumped 6% after Citi upgraded shares to buy from neutral. The firm highlighted the upside of […]
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88 corporate leaders endorse Harris in new letter, including CEOs of Yelp, Box
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at the Throwback Brewery, in North Hampton, New Hampshire, on September 4, 2024. Joseph Prezioso | AFP | Getty Images WASHINGTON — Eighty-eight current and former top executives from across corporate America have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: United States Steel, Unity Software, Boeing and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. United States Steel — The industrial stock plunged 6% after Vice President Kamala Harris opposed the planned sale of United States Steel to Japan’s Nippon Steel. She made these statements during a Labor Day rally in front of union members in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she said […]
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What’s next for the Biden administration’s Medicare drug price negotiations
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris walk out together, at an event on Medicare drug price negotiations, in Prince George’s County, Maryland, U.S., August 15, 2024. Ken Cedeno | Reuters The Biden administration on Thursday reached a milestone in Democrats’ decades-long quest to use Medicare to drive down prescription drug costs, releasing […]
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