Merriam-Webster Names ‘Vaccine’ As 2021 Word Of The Year
As the omicron variant of the coronavirus begins its sweep across the globe, Merriam-Webster has announced “vaccine” as its 2021 Word of the Year.
3 Pharma Stocks Morgan Stanley Says Will Be Omicron Variant Beneficiaries
The news of a new variant of the coronavirus Friday sent financial markets into a tailspin. The adversity could present an opportunity for a handful of biopharma stocks, according to a Morgan Stanley analyst.
33 Stocks Moving In Monday’s Mid-Day Session
Gainers
Krystal Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRYS) shares jumped 116.4% to $86.13 after the company announced positive topline results from the GEM-3 Phase 3 trial of investigational beremagene geperpavec (B-VEC, Vyjuvek) for dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (dystrophic EB).
Why Moderna Shares Are Rising Today
Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) is trading higher Monday amid increasing concerns surrounding the omicron COVID-19 variant.
Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Open Higher; Li Auto Sales Top Views
Following the market opening Monday, the Dow traded up 0.22% to 34,977.01 while the NASDAQ climbed 1.53% to 15,727.94. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.92% to 4,637.03.
20 Stocks Moving in Monday’s Pre-Market Session
Gainers
Petros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTPI) rose 85.6% to $3.88 in pre-market trading after jumping 14% on Friday. Petros Pharmaceuticals recently said Q3 sales results were down year over year.
‘Technical paper on the #COVID19 variant of concern, Omicron. It includes a set of preparedness actions for countries’ – World Health Organization
https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1465262222947627012
