Nasdaq Turns Lower; Cambridge Bancorp Shares Surge
Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin
U.S. stocks traded mixed with the Nasdaq Composite turning lower. General Mills Inc reported better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter. Steelcase Inc. reported better-than-expected results for its second quarter. Shares of Cambridge Bancorp surged after the company announced a merger with Eastern Bankshares. Fresh Tracks Therapeutics shares were up after the company announced a plan of liquidation and dissolution. Seelos Therapeutics shares dropped after its SLS-002 Phase II study did not meet the pre-defined primary endpoint. ARS Pharmaceuticals shares were down after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter regarding its New Drug Application. IceCure Medical shares fell after the FDA denied its De Novo Classification request for breast cancer.

September 20, 2023 | 4:09 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
IceCure Medical shares fell after the FDA denied its De Novo Classification request for breast cancer.
Negative regulatory decisions can lead to a negative sentiment among investors, potentially driving the stock price down.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Seelos Therapeutics shares dropped after its SLS-002 Phase II study did not meet the pre-defined primary endpoint.
Failure to meet study endpoints can lead to a negative sentiment among investors, potentially driving the stock price down.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
ARS Pharmaceuticals shares were down after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter regarding its New Drug Application.
Negative regulatory decisions can lead to a negative sentiment among investors, potentially driving the stock price down.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Shares of Cambridge Bancorp surged after the company announced a merger with Eastern Bankshares.
Mergers can lead to a positive sentiment among investors, potentially driving the stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Fresh Tracks Therapeutics shares were up after the company announced a plan of liquidation and dissolution.
Announcements of liquidation and dissolution can lead to a positive sentiment among investors, potentially driving the stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
General Mills reported better-than-expected earnings for its first quarter, reaffirming its FY24 organic sales growth outlook.
Better-than-expected earnings and a positive outlook can lead to a positive sentiment among investors, potentially driving the stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Steelcase reported better-than-expected results for its second quarter, leading to a surge in its stock price.
Better-than-expected earnings can lead to a positive sentiment among investors, potentially driving the stock price up.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80