Have you been keeping an eye on the developments in the genetic editing space? We have. Source: Shutterstock And recently, CRISPR gene editing pioneer Feng Zhang achieved a breakthrough in CRISPR therapy cell-delivery. Instead of using the “default” Cas9 enzyme, Zhang used a sub-family of the Cas13 enzyme. One that’s just tiny enough to fit
Another day, another trading scandal? This time the focus is on Vice Chair Richard Clarida. Citing financial disclosure forms, Bloomberg News reported he shifted funds from a Pimco bond fund into two stock-market funds — a day ahead of a statement from Chair Jerome Powell about possible policy action as the pandemic worsened. Clarida’s trades
For those who write out checks regularly, the process becomes almost automatic. However, if you haven’t written many checks, it can be confusing. Checks are being superseded by electronic transfers, but they aren’t obsolete yet. Here are the steps needed to know how to fill out a check and explain the numbers preprinted on each one.
Here’s a rare opportunity for you. A “next-generation Medicare Advantage insurer,” Clover Health (NASDAQ:CLOV) operates in a high-potential market, providing health care access to seniors and other patient demographics. Yet, CLOV stock is trading at a surprisingly low price. Source: Shutterstock Currently, this stock has landed gently at a strong support level. So, it might be
With the seemingly worsening crisis of property developer China Evergrande (OTCMKTS:EGRNF), it may be time for investors to at least consider reducing exposure to companies tied to the world’s second-largest economy. Late last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Evergrande failed to make a scheduled interest payment last Thursday, sparking concerns about a mass
After rising over $100 briefly this year, Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ:SAVA) stock is struggling to rebound. A long document written by the lawyer of a short-seller sent SAVA stock lower. The document challenged the accuracy of some of Cassava’s clinical results Source: Atthapon Raksthaput / Shutterstock.com Cassava has two major clinical studies underway. The top-line data
When she was a college student in the 1970s, Kristen Taylor had the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World DIS, +4.04% on many occasions. Taylor attended Stetson University, about 60 miles away from the resort, which was then still in its infancy. Many of her classmates were among the Magic Kingdom’s first employees, so she
In this article ATVI DELL OTMO Dell CEO Michael Dell speaks during an interview with CNBC on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, July 2, 2018 Brendan McDermid | Reuters The fourth quarter has just begun, and Wall Street analysts are picking out the companies they believe have potential for the long run.
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) is ready to skyrocket as institutional interest floods in at the technically & fundamentally supported levels the stock has come down to
What Is a Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)? A capital expenditure (CAPEX) is an investment in a business, such as a piece of manufacturing equipment, an office supply, or a vehicle. A CAPEX is typically steered towards the goal of rolling out a new product line or expanding a company’s existing operations. Money spent on CAPEX purchases
In reviewing the opportunity in Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) stock, I need to start with an apology. A few years ago, I harshly judged it for its delay in reaching profitability. I had good reason at the time, since after 16 years they were still losing money. Management has most definitely shut me up, though, and that’s
As seen in recent days, even meme stock legend AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) is starting to see the effects of the market growing more risk-averse. Since Sept. 13, shares in AMC stock have pulled back from $51.69, down to around $35.50 per share. Source: viewimage / Shutterstock.com Unfortunately, this may be only the start of AMC’s
Shares in Greenidge Generation (NASDAQ:GREE) popped by 6.81% on Wednesday. That’s good news for investors, after GREE stock spent most of the past three weeks in a skid. In fact, GREE made it into Wednesday’s list of biggest pre-market stock movers. Before it began to lose steam, GREE stock gained as much as 17%. What was
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed Wednesday to remove 23 animals and a plant from the endangered species list, reluctantly declaring them all likely extinct. They join the list of 650 U.S. species already determined to be lost. Among the latest delisting are the ivory-billed woodpecker, Bachman’s warbler, Scioto madtom, San Marcos gambusia, and eight species
Jeff Bezos, left, and Elon Musk Getty Images; Reuters Elon Musk repeated prior criticisms of fellow billionaire space mogul Jeff Bezos, as their respective companies continue to battle in federal court and in front of regulators. “I think I’ve expressed my thoughts on that front – I think he should put more of his energy
When unfunded capital expenditures and distributions are higher, the resulting fixed charge coverage ratio will be lower. Those figures are subtracted from earnings before interest and taxes, making the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) value smaller. Lease payments and interest payments are included in the fixed charge coverage ratio. Both payments must be met
In this article COTY ZM MRK DIS RIDE WFC Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Merck (MRK) – Merck shares surged 7.5% in the premarket after it announced that its experimental Covid-19 pill cut the risk of death and hospitalization by 50% in a late-stage study. Merck plans to file for emergency
Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) went public on Sept. 14 at $23.00 per share and immediately spiked to $43.32 as of Sept. 30. That is a gain of more than 88.3% and has led some to argue that BROS stock is overvalued. Source: Alexander Oganezov / Shutterstock.com I looked at some of the numbers in the initial public
For AMC (NYSE:AMC) stock, the easing of Americans’ fears about the pandemic, along with the approaching end of the outbreak, is certainly very positive news. Source: viewimage / Shutterstock.com Nonetheless, the movie theater owner is facing multiple other tough problems. First of all, it faces continued competition from streaming services. Second, AMC has significant debt
It seems to me that Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) has been lumped in with all the other stocks that benefited greatly from Covid-19. This includes Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ:ZM) and Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON). Down more than 24% year-to-date through Sep. 29, it’s easy to see that PINS stock is struggling to find its way. Source: Nopparat Khokthong