Dow Gains 1%; Tabula Rasa HealthCare Shares Spike Higher
Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin
US stocks traded higher with the Dow Jones gaining more than 350 points. Henry Schein Inc reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings but slightly missed sales consensus. Vistagen Therapeutics, Tabula Rasa HealthCare, and Sequans Communications saw their shares rise after positive news. Sage Therapeutics, Tivic Health Systems, and Yellow Corporation saw their shares drop due to negative developments.
August 07, 2023 | 6:30 pm
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Henry Schein Inc reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings but slightly missed sales consensus.
Better-than-expected earnings generally have a positive impact on the stock price, although the slight miss on sales could temper this somewhat.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Sequans Communications shares rose after Renesas Electronics announced it will acquire the company.
Acquisition news typically leads to a positive reaction in the stock price of the company being acquired.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Tabula Rasa HealthCare shares rose after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 financial results.
Better-than-expected financial results typically lead to a positive reaction in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Vistagen Therapeutics shares shot up after the company announced its Phase 3 PALISADE-2 trial met the primary and secondary endpoints.
Positive clinical trial results are a major catalyst for biotech stocks, leading to a likely increase in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Sage Therapeutics shares dropped after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for the New Drug Application for zuranolone.
A Complete Response Letter from the FDA is typically seen as negative news, likely leading to a decrease in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Tivic Health Systems shares were down after the company priced a public offering of shares.
A public offering can dilute existing shares, often leading to a decrease in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Yellow Corporation shares fell after the company filed for bankruptcy and is closing the business.
Bankruptcy and business closure are extremely negative news, leading to a likely significant decrease in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 100
IMPORTANCE 100
RELEVANCE 100