Moderna Stock Jumps 12% as Wolfe Sees $9.2 Billion Intismeran Opportunity
Moderna shares jumped 12.2% on Tuesday after Wolfe Research abandoned its bearish rating. The move extended a volatile repricing of the vaccine maker's cancer pipeline.
Kura Oncology Shares Surge 9% Following CEO’s $2.35 Million Purchase Over Eight Days
Kura Oncology, Inc. surged 8.87% on Tuesday following a second significant open-market buy from its CEO. The stock was last at $13.50 as of 10:25 EDT, with volume at 1.89 million shares. Kura also reached an all-time intraday peak of $13.73.
Montreal-Trudeau Death Brings Ground-Handling Safety to Fore for Investors
An apron accident at Montréal-Trudeau airport has highlighted concerns over ground-handling safety. ADM Aéroports de Montréal on Tuesday confirmed the Samsic worker involved has died.
Australian equity market closed as A$13 million response to remote diphtheria outbreak tested
SYDNEY, August 25, 2026, 20:45 AEST — The Australian cash equity market has closed for the day as the country continues to roll out its A$13 million response to the ongoing diphtheria outbreak in remote regions.
Trump Weighs $366 Million Visa Revocation Ceiling as Premarket U.S. Stock Trading Begins
The Trump administration plan to revoke a large number of visas features an eye-catching headline figure, but the actual impact on travel is much less than that number implies.
U.S. Cattle Futures Slide on Trump Beef Import Proposal, but Tight Supply Curbs Downside
U.S. cattle futures fell on Monday following President Donald Trump’s proposal for a 90-day, tariff-free import period for 300,000 metric tons of ground beef materials. The initiative is aimed at tackling persistent food inflation. The move's size suggests rancher profits could face a larger impact than any reduction seen in grocery store prices.
Tokyo Markets Braced as Earthquake Near Capital Challenges $150 Billion Tail Risk
TOKYO, August 25, 2026, 05:42 JST — Cash markets in Tokyo remained shut before Tuesday’s session, while the most recent official Osaka futures figures were from 22:00 JST on Monday.
Gold Reaches Three-Month Peak; Newmont Shares Fall as Rising Costs Limit Gains
Gold climbed to its highest level in three months on Monday, supported by a softer dollar and renewed Treasury buybacks. The gains lifted bullion above a significant technical level ahead of U.S. inflation figures.
2027 Social Security COLA Update: Oct. 14 Decision May Boost Payments by $73 Monthly
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is anticipated to be announced on October 14. Projections currently suggest an increase in the range of 3.4% to 3.6%, though the outcome depends on two forthcoming inflation reports.
Picard Medical Shares Surge 50% After Q2 Expansion; Cash Concerns Persist
Picard Medical, Inc. surged 50.2% to $4.82 on Monday. By 12:45 p.m. EDT, 17.5 million shares had changed hands. The rally came after investors revisited the quarterly expansion of its SynCardia artificial-heart division.
Apple Shares Gain With iPhone 18 Launch Schedule Highlighting 49.6% Revenue Stream
Shares of Apple Inc. gained 1.19% to $313.03 early Monday. Online searches for “macrumors” increased as investors monitored potential iPhone 18 launch event announcements. The focus remains on Apple's biggest source of revenue.
Nvidia’s 1% Post-Earnings Shift Now Exceeds Last Q2’s Revenue in Value
Nvidia began the week of earnings with a market value where minimal percentage changes create significant shifts in dollar terms. Shares traded at $215.35, adding 0.29%, at 09:05 EDT ahead of the U.S. market opening on Monday. The company is scheduled to report results Wednesday around 16:20 EDT.
Netflix Shares Drop Post-‘Blood Sacrifice’ as $6 Billion Rally Figure Questioned
Netflix, Inc. began trading on Monday down 0.45%. The drop counters online speculation that Blood Sacrifice boosted the stock by roughly $6 billion following its debut. The opening price was $79.23 at 09:30 EDT, undercutting the closing price from August 20.
SELLAS Shares Build on 15% Surge Ahead of $2.98 Billion Pipeline Milestone
SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. shares built on Friday’s 15.37% surge in premarket trade Monday, rising a further 1.62% to $15.71 at 08:40 EDT. The stock was 1.1% shy of its 52-week peak at $15.88.
Mortgage Rates Edge Lower; Rocket’s Refi Gamble Faces $5 Challenge
U.S. mortgage rates eased for a second straight week, though had little effect on borrowing costs. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped by two basis points to 6.65%.
AAOI Shares Fall 12% After $600 Million Stock Plan Slashes $1.29 Billion in Value
Shares of Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. dropped 12.1% ahead of Monday’s session after the company announced a new $600 million at-the-market equity offering. At $109.68, the company’s market value was set to decrease by roughly $1.29 billion.
Citigroup’s $30 Billion Share Repurchase Compares to Regional Bank Acquisition Choices
Citigroup Inc. starts the week facing a rare dilemma over its capital allocation. The bank's $30 billion repurchase approval is now comparable to the market capitalizations of multiple regional banks mentioned as potential acquisition targets.
City Chic Jumps 23% But Remains Near 1.2x EBITDA
Shares of City Chic Collective Limited rose as much as 23.3% on Monday after the plus-size apparel retailer almost doubled its underlying earnings. The shares climbed to A$0.053 during Sydney trading, as reflected in market reaction following its results briefing.
DraftKings’ $150 NFL Promotion Outpaces $132 Monthly Payer Revenue Amid Margin Scrutiny
DraftKings Inc. is providing new users with $150 in bonus bets on a $5 bet as football season begins. The headline value of this offer is higher than DraftKings’ recent monthly revenue per payer of $132, putting the focus for investors on customer retention.
Options on Nvidia Earnings Anticipate $312 Billion Volatility Amid Increasing Server Expenses
NVIDIA Corporation starts earnings week as options markets price in a potential valuation change of about $312 billion. This represents a 6% shift based on Friday's market capitalization of $5.20 trillion. U.S. markets remain closed on Sunday.