ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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bluebird bio Shares Skyrocket 50% After Revised Acquisition Proposal
Shares of bluebird bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLUE) soared 50% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the biotech firm revealed a revised acquisition proposal from private equity groups Carlyle (NASDAQ:CG) and SK Capital Partners, LP. The updated terms give shareholders two options: they can either stick with the original offer of $3.00 per share plus a contingent…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, U.S. Stocks May See Further Upside In Early Trading
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a higher open on Wednesday, with stocks likely to see further upside after moving notably higher over the two previous sessions. Stocks may continue to benefit from recent upward momentum following recent announcements of trade deals between the U.S.…
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Nasdaq Top 5 Premarket Gainers
Here are the top five gainers by percentage on the Nasdaq before the market opened. Incannex Healthcare Ltd (NASDAQ:IXHL)Incannex Healthcare Ltd is developing medical cannabis products for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/Concussion, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Inflammatory Lung Conditions. Price: 0.2841Percentage Change: 222.27%Volume: 154,718,428 Septerna Inc (NASDAQ:SEPN)Septerna…
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Nasdaq Top 5 Premarket Losers
Here are the top five losers by percentage on the Nasdaq before the market opened. Polyrizon (NASDAQ:PLZR)Polyrizon is a development stage biotech company specializing in the development of innovative medical device hydrogels delivered in the form of nasal sprays, which form a thin hydrogel-based shield containment barrier in the nasal cavity that can provide a…
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eToro Sets IPO Price at $52 Per Share, Surpasses Expectations
Online trading platform eToro has finalized the pricing for its expanded initial public offering (IPO) at $52 per share, coming in above its previously projected range of $46 to $50. The IPO will include the sale of 11.92 million Class A common shares. Trading is scheduled to begin on May 14 on the Nasdaq Global…
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U.S. Stocks Extend Yesterday’s Rally, S&P 500 Turns Positive For 2025
After moving sharply higher over the course of Monday’s session, stocks turned in another strong performance during trading on Tuesday. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached their best closing levels in well over two months, with the S&P 500 turning positive for 2025. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 pulled back off their best…
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UnitedHealth Stock Plunges After Forecast Suspension and CEO Resignation
Shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) fell sharply on Tuesday, dropping over 14% by mid-morning, after the healthcare giant paused its full-year guidance and announced a sudden leadership change. The stock has now lost 36% of its value since the start of the year. The company revealed that CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for personal…
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U.S. Consumer Prices In April Up Less Than Expected
Consumer prices in the U.S. rose by slightly less than expected in the month of April, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Tuesday. The Labor Department said its consumer price index inched up by 0.2 percent in April after edging down by 0.1 percent in March. Economists had expected consumer prices…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures Edge Higher Following Tamer-Than-Expected Inflation Data
The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a modestly higher open on Tuesday, with stocks poised to add to the substantial gains posted in the previous session. The futures edged higher following the release of a Labor Department report showing consumer prices in the U.S. rose…
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Nasdaq Top Five Premarket Movers
Here are the top five gainers by percentage on the Nasdaq before the market opened. LOBO EV Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:LOBO)Lobo EV Technologies Ltd. manufactures electric vehicles. The Company designs, develops, and sells e-bicycles, e-mopeds, e-tricycles, and electric off-highway four-wheeled shuttles such as golf carts and mobility scooters for the elderly and disabled persons. Price: 1.59Percentage…