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The novel coronavirus pandemic has swept away several industries but has been a bit of a blessing for the biotech sector. iBio (NYSEMKT:IBIO) is one company that is benefiting from the hype surrounding the push for a vaccine, as iBio stock gained 490% this year.Source: Shutterstock As I discussed in my previous article, iBio's propriety technology called "Fast Pharming" provides the company with a unique edge in the scalability of a potential vaccine. The plant-based production system helped iBio attract investments from a few institutional investors. However, several investors are currently in two minds about investing in a vaccine inventor or a manufacturer such as iBio.This factor, along with its weak balance sheet, top the primary concerns for iBio at this time. Let's look into these aspects in more detail.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Impact of Fast Pharming I talked about Fast Pharming in-length in my...
With more than half the states in the U.S. considering some measures to slow down their re-opening efforts due to surging novel coronavirus cases, the markets are once again having to adjust to events. Although many might see this as an opportunity to buy blue-chip stocks, not all of these investments are practical right now.Bear in mind, that we're also coming up to the end of the second quarter, which means Wall Street is starting to adjust its estimates for the rest of the year.There's also the fact that sector rotation may well be a strategy traders start to implement; moving out of sectors that may be flagging and into new sectors where there's still advantage. You saw the S&P 500 move its weightings into tech earlier this quarter and similar shifts on a broader basis may be in store before Q3 starts.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading...
Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian joins The First Trade to break down the details of the new Ford F-150, what it means for the company, overall market and more....
Investing in marijuana stocks has been anything but smooth lately. The cannabis industry was no more immune to the novel coronavirus than the rest of the wider markets. However, that doesn't mean it's time to abandon pot stocks altogether.The story of 2020 is still unfinished, and there's comeback potential for a number of stocks in the cannabis sector.If anything, the price pressure has created some excellent buying opportunities. These 4 marijuana stocks to buy are particular standouts among the sector:InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips * Aphria (NASDAQ:APHA) * Hexo (NYSE:HEXO) * Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON) * Aurora Cannabis (NYSE:ACB)If you plant your seeds today, they just might bear fruit in the second half of 2020. So let's take a closer look at this premium selection of high-potential marijuana stocks. Marijuana Stocks to Buy: Aphria (APHA)Source: Shutterstock If you've been waiting for a compelling entry point in APHA...
After heeding the lessons from 2008-2009, leaders of the financial sector were equipped to step in as needed during the current crisis. As economies continue to lift restrictions and recover from one of the steepest declines on record, it's time to analyze the lessons to be learned and identify needed change. The next crisis--be it climate change, the inequality gap, or retirement systems--is undoubtedly in the making. As we prepare to meet it, we must address crucial questions: Will we be able to transform a system that many believe does not work for them anymore and build a more equitable society? And what role do money managers have beyond their investment mandate and allocating capital to companies that have a social contribution to global challenges? Moderator:
Andy Serwer // Editor-in-Chief, Yahoo Finance Speakers:
Tom Finke // Chairman and CEO, Barings
Penny Pennington // Managing Partner, Edward Jones
Emmanuel Roman // Managing Director and CEO, PIMCO
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Hyliion Inc., looking to make its own claim in the Class 8 electrified market, launched its Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX), a long-haul, fully electric powertrain, with an order from logistics company Agility for 1,000 trucks. ...
