Let's delve into the developments on the US markets in the middle of the day on Wednesday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
Merus N.V. (NASDAQ: MRUS) has become the undisputed top performer in today's market, with its stock price rocketing by an astounding 35.9% following the bombshell announcement of its acquisition by Danish biotech giant Genmab A/S (NASDAQ: GMAB). The all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $8.0 billion, represents
Personal health and wellness is one of the many secular tailwinds for healthcare companies. But speed bumps such as inventory destockings have persisted in the wake of COVID-19, limiting growth.
This has capped the upside for healthcare stocks lately as the industry’s flat return over the past six months has trailed the S&P 500’s 18.3% gain.
Shares of biotech company Regeneron (NASDAQ:REGN)
fell 4.1% in the afternoon session after the company highlighted challenges, including regulatory approvals and competitive pressures, at a healthcare forum.
On Wednesday, Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY) ended a mid-stage study of its experimental drug bimagrumab in obesity patients with type 2 diabetes, just weeks after it began.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Shares of biotech company Regeneron (NASDAQ:REGN)
fell 4.8% in the afternoon session after a court ruling in Australia dealt a blow to the company's efforts to block a competing version of its blockbuster eye drug, EYLEA.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets in the middle of the day on Tuesday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's session.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning.
Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) is a top value stock with a low P/E ratio, strong profitability, and excellent financial health, offering a potential margin of safety for investors.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
The U.S. economy finds itself at a critical juncture, as signals from The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index (LEI) point toward a sustained period of economic weakening. While the LEI's consistent downward trend has historically preceded recessions, The Conference Board maintains a nuanced outlook, forecasting a "significant slowdown" rather
