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Gainers
Vallon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLON) shares jumped 100.9% to close at $2.27 on Friday. Vallon Pharmaceuticals engaged Ladenburg Thalmann & Co Inc to evaluate strategic alternatives for the Company to maximize shareholder value.
Earlier today HCA Healthcare Inc (NYSE: HCA) reported Q1 earnings and cut FY22 guidance.
The revised outlook is based on current expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related government legislation, labor cost, and inflation.
Gainers
Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: BKEP) shares climbed 38.9% to $4.5701 after the company announced it will be acquired by its general partner Ergon.