Nasdaq Down 80 Points; US Consumer Sentiment Surges To 4-Month High In June
Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin
US stocks traded lower on Friday, with Nasdaq Composite down 80 points. The University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to a 4-month high in June. Virgin Galactic, iRobot, and Evelo Biosciences saw significant gains, while Panbela Therapeutics, Coherus BioSciences, and Clene experienced declines.
June 16, 2023 | 7:18 pm
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Evelo Biosciences shares gained 132% after winning a US Patent for prebiotic compositions and methods of use for modulation of the microbiome.
The US Patent win for Evelo Biosciences is a significant achievement that could lead to increased revenue and growth opportunities. This news is likely to drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
iRobot shares surged 20% after the UK's Competition and Markets Authority cleared its acquisition deal with Amazon.
The clearance of iRobot's acquisition deal with Amazon is a positive development for the company, as it could lead to increased market share and growth opportunities. This news is likely to drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Virgin Galactic shares rose 17% after announcing its first commercial spaceflight between June 27 and June 30, with a second flight in early August.
Virgin Galactic's announcement of its first commercial spaceflight is a significant milestone for the company, which is likely to boost investor confidence and drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Coherus BioSciences shares fell 23% after agreeing to acquire Surface Oncology, a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company.
The acquisition of Surface Oncology by Coherus BioSciences could lead to increased expenses and integration risks, which may negatively impact the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Clene shares fell 15% after announcing the pricing of a $40 million public offering and a statistically significant reduction of plasma neurofilament light chain levels compared to placebo at 24 weeks.
While Clene's positive trial results are a good sign for the company, the announcement of a $40 million public offering could lead to dilution of existing shares, which is likely to negatively impact the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Panbela Therapeutics shares dropped 56% after announcing the pricing of an approximately $8.5 million public offering.
The announcement of Panbela Therapeutics' public offering could lead to dilution of existing shares, which is likely to negatively impact the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 100