Why Knight Transportation (KNX) is in the Spotlight
Traders are keeping a close eye on Knight Transportation (NYSE:KNX) after the trucker agreed to merge with Swift Transportation Co (NYSE:SWFT) in an all-stock transaction. ...
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Why Swift Transportation Co (SWFT) Shares Surged Higher
Swift Transportation Co (NYSE:SWFT) shares have blasted higher in the pre-market after it and fellow trucking company, Knight Transportation (NYSE:KNX), agreed to merge in...
Tesla Inc (TSLA) Trending After Piper Upgrades
Less than a week after making an all-time high on the back of strong first quarter delivery numbers, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is trending again.
Why Akorn, Inc. (AKRX) Shares Spiked Higher
Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKRX) shares have surged 18% on Friday after Bloomberg reported that its sources say Fresenius SE 'is weighing a bid' to buy Akorn.
JP Morgan Gives the Thumbs Up to Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX), Shares Surge
Shares of Diana Shipping Inc.
Russian Anxiety, Downgrade Sends Shares of Yandex NV (YNDX) Lower
Although the NASDAQ and the S&P 500 are in the green, Yandex NV (NASDAQ:YNDX) is off around $1 or 4.3% in Friday afternoon trading due to the combination of a Wall Street downgrade...
Secondary Offering Sinks C J Energy Services Inc (CJ)
Shares of C J Energy Services Inc (NYSEMKT:CJ) have plunged 8.8% on Friday after the oil services company priced a public offering of 7 million shares at $32.5 a piece.
Why MannKind Corporation (MNKD) Shares Popped on Friday
Shares of MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD) initially surged sharply higher by over 20% on Friday before pulling back after Bloomberg reported that domestic retail prescriptions...
Why Cleantech Solutions International Inc (CLNT) Surged Higher
Shares of Cleantech Solutions International Inc (NASDAQ:CLNT) have popped 37% after the company announced that it has regained compliance with the NASDAQ minimum bid price listing...
Why STRATA Skin Sciences Inc (SSKN) Skyrocketed
STRATA Skin Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:SSKN) shares have rocketed by 50% in late morning trading after the company executed a 1-for-5 reverse stock split that took place at the opening...
Catalyst Biosciences Inc (CBIO) Drops on Secondary Offering
Catalyst Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ:CBIO) shares are among today's biggest losers, falling 24.9% in morning trade after the company announced the pricing of its $18 million underwritten...
Why Traders Are Buying Barrick Gold Corp (USA) (ABX) Today
Barrick Gold Corp (USA) (NYSE:ABX) shares have rallied over 2% this morning after gold futures moved higher due to the recent Syrian news, where the U.S.
Why Traders Are Watching Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) is in the spotlight today after Aaron Kessler of Raymond James reiterated his 'Strong Buy' and $138 price target after meeting with Alibaba...
Why Incyte Corporation (INCY) is in the Spotlight
Traders are watching Incyte Corporation (NASDAQ:INCY) after Geoff Meacham of Barclays hiked his price target on the biotech to $185 per share from $135.
Reverse Split Sinks DryShips Inc. (DRYS)
The volatility surrounding DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) continues.
Why Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc (AUPH) Shares Are Surging
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:AUPH) shares have surged more than 10% in after hours on Thursday after the company announced development plans for the company's lead drug...
FibroGen Inc (FGEN) Surges on Secondary Offering
Although most stocks generally decline on a secondary offering due to dilution, FibroGen Inc (NASDAQ:FGEN) is one of the exceptions today.
Why Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) Shares Are Surging
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) has popped over 8% in late afternoon trading after the New York Post published a column suggesting that there could be more hope for the merger...
Why Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) Shares Surged Higher
Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) shares have surged by 6% in afternoon trading as sentiment surrounding retailers has, at least for the moment, turned bullish.
Why Traders Are Buying J C Penney Company Inc (JCP)
In contrast to previous sessions, J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE:JCP) has surged 6% this afternoon as retailers rally on improved sentiment and on the back of today's L Brands...
Why Traders Are Piling Into L Brands Inc (LB)
Shares of L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) have popped more than 10% in morning trade after the company reported its March sales data.
Why Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Shares Plunged Today
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) shares have fallen over 8.5% this morning courtesy of an analyst downgrade.
Barclays Still Not Impressed With Tesla Inc (TSLA)
Despite Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)'s better than expected delivery numbers for the first quarter, some on Wall Street are still not that impressed with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). ...
Why Sunoco LP (SUN) Surged Higher Today
Sunoco LP (NYSE:SUN) shares have popped around 9% in the pre-market the company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to divest the majority of its convenience...
Twitter Inc (TWTR) Introduces a New Feature To Try and Revive Growth
Traders are watching Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) after the social media company introduced Twitter Lite, a new mobile web experience which loads quickly on slower connections, ...
Plug Power Inc (PLUG) Gets the Thumbs Up From FBR
A day after announcing that it has reached a major agreement with Amazon.com, Inc.
YouTube TV: Here’s Why Alphabet Inc (GOOG) is Trending
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is trending today after the company's YouTube live TV offering debuted in five major markets - Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia ...
Why Alere Inc (ALR) Shares Have Surged Today
Alere Inc (NYSE:ALR) shares have spiked over 7% in mid-day trading after Bloomberg reported that Alere has asked a Delaware judge to uphold a report espousing Abbott produce...
Axon Enterprise Inc (TASR) Reveals Big Announcement, Traders Unimpressed
Axon Enterprise Inc (NASDAQ:TASR) shares are in the red after today's hyped-up announcement failed to impress the market. Previously, Axon shares had rallied sharply higher...
Why Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (SRPT) Shares Are Surging
Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:SRPT) shares have popped 4% after Edward Nash of SunTrust upgraded the equity to 'Buy' from 'Hold' and set a $45 target price.
Why Traders Are Selling Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX)
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (NYSE:VRX) has fallen 4.67%, or $0.48 per share, to below the psychologically important $10 level on Wednesday after The Australian reported...
Why Twitter Inc (TWTR) is Trending Today
Although the broader market is in the green, Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) shares are off $0.12 per share, or 0.85%, this morning likely due to today's Amazon news. According to Recode...
Why Traders Are Keeping a Close Eye on Ballard Power Systems Inc. (USA) (BLDP)
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
Football Streaming: Why Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is in the Spotlight
Amazon Prime just got a little better. According to Recode, Amazon.com, Inc.
Potential iPhone News: Why Traders Are Keeping a Close Eye on Apple Inc. (AAPL)
Traders are keeping a close eye on Apple Inc.
Wall Street is Falling Back in Love With Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Again
Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) is in the spotlight today after Brian Kleinhanzl of Keefe Bruyette upgraded the bank to 'Outperform' from 'Market Perform'.
Jefferies Gives Under Armour Inc (UA) the Thumbs Up
Under Armour Inc (NYSE:UA) shares have rallied in the pre-market after Randal Konik of Jefferies gave the thumbs up to the sporting clothing maker.
Why Plug Power Inc (PLUG) Skyrocketed Today
for the e-commerce giant to use Plug Power fuel cells and hydrogen technology in its fulfillment network. At certain fulfillment centers, Amazon.com, Inc.
Why Traders Are Piling Into Panera Bread Co (PNRA)
Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ:PNRA) shares have spiked by 13% in pre-market trading after JAB agreed to acquire the company for $315 per share in cash, good for a total transaction...
A Potential Carbon Tax Sends SunPower Corporation (SPWR) Higher
SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR) shares have rallied over 2% today due to the Washington Post reporting that the Trump administration is considering a possible carbon tax in...
Here’s Why First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Shares Are Surging Today
In contrast to the price action in recent sessions, First Solar, Inc.
Falling Stocks: What is Going on With Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc (CRVS)?
Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CRVS) shares have fallen 50% in mid-day trading after the company announced interim results from an ongoing phase 1/1b study demonstrating ...
Why Traders Are Piling Into General Communication, Inc. (GNCMA)
General Communication, Inc.
Why Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Inc (CYCC) is in the Spotlight
Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CYCC) shares have popped over 30% this afternoon due to momentum traders buying the stock for technical reasons.
Why NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Fell Sharply Today
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) has fallen 6% today after Michael McConnell of Pacific Crest lowered his rating to 'Underweight' from 'Sector Weight'.
Deutsche Bank Gives the Thumbs Up to BP plc (ADR) (BP)
BP plc (ADR) (NYSE:BP) is trending today after Lucas Herrmann of Deutsche Bank upgraded the integrated producer to 'Buy' from 'Hold'.
