After listening to Omeros’ (OMER) 10/22/20 conference call on the final data readout for treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (HSCT-TMA), I am extremely sanguine about Omeros’ prospects. I see it as a prime investment opportunity which is underappreciated by the market. This article explains my thinking. Omeros expects to file its BLA
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It’s been a month since the Food and Drug Administration put a partial clinical hold on INO-4800, Inovio Pharmaceuticals’ (NASDAQ:INO) Covid-19 vaccine. I wrote about this issue shortly after the FDA’s announcement. At the time, I suggested that only speculative investors should invest in INO stock, reminding readers there were better options. Source: Ascannio /
The novel coronavirus pandemic has been tough on all sectors but none more so than the restaurant industry. However, things are finally improving, as retail sales at US restaurants grew considerably in September. The stocks to buy in the sector are still those with successful delivery and take-out operations. The sector added more than 200,000
Though novel coronavirus-related headlines have dominated 2020, one of the side issues that has taken significant prominence is sustainability. In particular, solar energy, which was already a hot topic, got even hotter. And that’s good news for companies like Sunworks (NASDAQ:SUNW) — and specifically, SUNW stock. Source: Shutterstock For instance, in 2015, the value of
There are a vast number of agencies assigned to regulate and oversee financial institutions and financial markets, including the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Each agency has specific responsibilities, allowing them to function independently. Though the effectiveness and efficiency with which these regulatory
Rich people have small TVs and big libraries, and poor people have small libraries and big TVs. – Zig Ziglar LexinFintech Holdings (NASDAQ:LX) might be an unusual name to some, but it is one of the biggest online consumer finance and e-commerce platforms operating in China. Its target market for its platform and services is
Source: Texas Instruments | Wikipedia Volatility has once again returned to Wall Street. Swinging between positive and negative territory in the previous five sessions, the market’s movements have largely been tied to updates on the ongoing stimulus talks. Working for months to pass additional stimulus measures, both sides of the aisle are making a last-ditch
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Verizon (VZ) – Verizon beat estimates by 3 cents a share, with quarterly earnings of $1.25 per share. Revenue was essentially in line with forecasts. Verizon also increased the bottom end of its full-year earnings guidance, and added more phone subscribers than analysts
Kodak (NYSE:KODK) is pledging to move ahead with making Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for generic drugs, even though the company has not received assurances that it will obtain government funding for that business. Unfortunately for the company, investors don’t seem to be enthused about the venture; as of this writing, Kodak stock is down 17%
This year, there a dizzying number of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) going public, many of which have ties to the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Switchback Energy (NYSE:SBE) isn’t among that group because it’s initial public offering took place last year, but SBE stock could prove to be one of the SPAC stars of the
We sit on the verge of transformation. Source: Shutterstock Right now, there are a handful of innovations in their early stages that will change our world in a way the internet did in the 1990s … the way railroads did in the 1800s … and the way the automobile did in the 1900s. Informed investors
When we talk about the top savers among countries, we are really talking about which countries have the highest savings rates. These are not necessarily the nations with the highest incomes. For example, a country where the average person makes $10,000 and saves $2,000 would have a 20% savings rate. Another country where people save
Traders wear masks as they work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues New York, May 27, 2020. Lucas Jackson | Reuters The bond market appears to be waking up. After trading in a close range since June, Treasury yields are starting to break
Once a dominant leader in the semiconductor space, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has suddenly found itself trailing its peers. The company is starved of growth and the performance of Intel stock reflects as much. Source: Kate Krav-Rude / Shutterstock.com Over the last year, shares are down about 6%. In 2020, Intel stock is off almost 19%. Not
Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone event on Oct. 13 has made many investors more interested in the shares of companies that are involved in the 5G space. One such name is Nokia stock. Source: RistoH / Shutterstock.com Recent research by Nokia and Nokia Bell Labs determined that “5G-enabled industries have the potential to add $8 trillion to
Last night the final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden took place. Source: Shutterstock After a … well … interesting event the first time around, last night’s debate was much more subdued. I was pleased to see investors focus more today on the prospects for more stimulus. With Election Day now less than
If you’re traveling on your own, no problem. Just book your tickets. All you have to do is compare prices on an airfare search site to find the cheapest flight available. But what about when you’re traveling with family and friends? Here’s where it gets interesting. You could shop the usual way–entering the total number of
Jeffrey Smith, CEO of Starboard Value LP and Chairman of Papa John’s International Inc. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Company: ACI Worldwide, Inc. (ACIW) Business: ACI Worldwide, Inc. develops and markets software products and services focused on facilitating electronic payments. Its products and services are used principally by financial institutions, retailers, billers and electronic payment processors,
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Intel (INTC) — The chipmaker reported third-quarter earnings of $1.11 per share, in line with estimates. Revenue was higher than expected at $18.33 billion, while analysts surveyed by Refinitiv expected $18.25 billion. The company’s Data Center Group, however, saw revenue decline by 7%