Consumer Confidence Continues to Improve in August
Overall, consumer confidence continued to improve in August, though there were mixed readings in the latest report.
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The Advisory Board Announces New Merger Agreements
The Advisory Board watched its shares make a handy gain on Tuesday after the firm announced that it had entered into a definitive merger and purchase agreement.
ImmunoGen and Jazz Enter Into Global Collaboration
ImmunoGen has decided to partner with Jazz Pharmaceuticals for the development and commercialization of two early-stage, hematology-related antibody-drug conjugate programs.
Acorda Therapeutics Shares Crushed After Receipt of FDA Refusal Letter
Acorda Therapeutics saw its shares get crushed early on Tuesday after the firm received a Refusal to File letter from the FDA in regards to its New Drug Application for Inbrija.
Gilead Moves to Acquire Kite Pharma
Gilead Sciences shares have been in a holding pattern for a while. Analysts have said that the firm needs to make a move to shake this situation, otherwise this could turn into something worse.
IXYS Surges on Incredible Deal
IXYS shares saw an incredible gain to kick off the week after it was announced that Littlefuse would be acquiring the firm. The transaction represents an equity value of approximately $750 million and enterprise…
Short Sellers Take Mixed Stance on Cybersecurity
The August 15 short interest data have been compared with the previous figures, and short interest moves in these selected cybersecurity stocks was mixed.
Social Media Short Interest Surges
The August 15 short interest data have been compared with the previous report. Short interest in most of these selected social media stocks increased for this settlement date.
Short Sellers Grow More Selective on Major Semiconductors
The August 15 short interest data have been compared with the previous report. Short interest moves were mixed in these selected semiconductor stocks.
Short Sellers Can’t Make Up Their Minds on Major Biotechs
The August 15 short interest data have been compared with the previous report, and short interest moves in the selected biotech stocks were mixed.
Major Oil Short Interest Backs Off
The August 15 short interest data have been compared with the previous figures, and short interest moves for most of the selected oil stocks were downward.
Short Sellers Run for Cover From Major Pharma
The August 15 short interest data have been compared with the previous figures, and short interest in most of these selected pharmaceutical stocks dropped.
Telsa Short Interest Inches Up on Model 3 Offering
In the most recent short interest report, Tesla saw the number of its shares short rise roughly 2% to more than 28 million.
Apple Short Interest Little Changed Ahead of iPhone 8 Release
Apple shares, although close to an all-time high, have only pushed higher by about 4% in just the past month. The most recent short interest report showed Apple shares short dropping about 3% to…
Thursday’s Biggest Winners and Losers in the S&P 500
Thursday was a relatively flat day for the U.S. broad markets. Both crude oil and gold dipped lower for the day but there wasn’t any major fallout. Out of the S&P 500 sectors only…
What to Expect When GameStop Reports After the Close
This stock might have lulled many investors to sleep, but with retailers making a stand in August after a lackluster year GameStop might be poised to break out.
Why Michaels Is One of Thursday’s Top Performing Retailers
Michaels Companies released a better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter earnings report before the markets opened on Thursday.
Is This the Turnaround Signet Jewelers Has Waited For?
Signet Jewelers had been tanking in 2017, with shares down over 40%. However, with this earnings report and an acquisition, it could be staging a big turnaround.
Dollar Tree Another Bright Spot in the Retail Gloom
Dollar Tree released a better-than-expected quarterly report before the markets opened on Thursday.
Why Abercrombie & Fitch Won Big Despite a Q2 Loss
Abercrombie & Fitch reported better than expected fiscal second-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Thursday.