How to check if expired tests still work as cases rise
In this photo illustration, Abbott’s at-home covid-19 rapid test kits are seen on display in Orlando. Paul Hennessy | LightRocket | Getty Images As Covid cases surge again in the U.S., Americans are digging out unused at-home tests that they stashed earlier on in the pandemic. Many of those tests may have passed their expiration […]
‘It was like, wow, you could never short a stock again.’ Hedge fund executive recalls when GameStop stock went parabolic
GameStop reports results after the close on Wednesday, and of course that brings to mind the huge surge in its stock price in January, 2021, when the Reddit WallStreetBets message board help to fuel a frenzy, before an abrupt end when brokers restricted trading. That episode was recalled in a podcast that Will England, chief […]
‘It was like, wow, you could never short a stock again.’ Hedge fund executive recalls when GameStop stock went parabolic
GameStop reports results after the close on Wednesday, and of course that brings to mind the huge surge in its stock price in January, 2021, when the Reddit WallStreetBets message board help to fuel a frenzy, before an abrupt end when brokers restricted trading. That episode was recalled in a podcast that Will England, chief […]
Illumina names CEO Jacob Thaysen after Icahn proxy fight over Grail
A building on the campus at the world headquarters of Illumina is shown in San Diego, California, Sept. 1, 2021. Mike Blake | Reuters Illumina‘s board on Tuesday named Jacob Thaysen as the DNA sequencing company’s new CEO as it tries to rebound from a grinding dispute over its acquisition of cancer test developer Grail. […]
BOJ board member Takata pledges to keep easing, be ready to act flexibly
Bank of Japan policy board member Hajime Takata said Wednesday that the central bank needs to be ready to act flexibly, while also maintaining its stance of monetary easing. Takata said in a speech that he was finally seeing positive signs that will help the BOJ achieve its 2% inflation target, such as a shift […]
Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film could open with $100 million
Taylor Swift performs onstage during her The Eras Tour at Lumen Field in Seattle, July 22, 2023. Mat Hayward/tas23 | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Taylor Swift is already a superstar. Now, she’s about to put up superhero-style numbers at movie theaters. Days after the pop icon announced her Eras Tour concert film would […]
Zscaler stock falls as execs focus on ‘challenging’ environment after beat-and-raise earnings
Zscaler Inc.’s shares swung to a loss in the extended session Tuesday after the cybersecurity company’s strong quarter and outlook topped Wall Street’s expectations but executives said deals were taking longer to close in the current business environment. Zscaler shares ZS, +2.75% swung to a loss after hours about 10 minutes into prepared remarks from Chief […]
Women are fueling the box office in China, Hollywood should take note
Fans watch a movie at a cinema in Shanghai. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Women are fueling China’s box office despite making up a smaller share of the population — and Hollywood should take note. While women account for less than half the Chinese population, they represent 52% of monthly moviegoers, according […]
Women are fueling the box office in China, Hollywood should take note
Fans watch a movie at a cinema in Shanghai. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images Women are fueling China’s box office despite making up a smaller share of the population — and Hollywood should take note. While women account for less than half the Chinese population, they represent 52% of monthly moviegoers, according […]
What it means for other pharma deals
Robert Galbraith | Reuters The Federal Trade Commission last week allowed Amgen to move forward with its $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics under a settlement agreement – a move that could have ramifications for a string of other pharmaceutical industry buyouts. Some Wall Street analysts said the FTC’s decision to settle allows the sector […]
