Moderna will start speeding up its COVID-19 vaccine output after getting a nod from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company swings into action, filling each vial with about 15 doses. The United States is concerned about spreading the deadly virus and channeling resources to support rapid immunization activities. The nod The drug […]
COVID-19
Is Dyadic International Inc (NASDAQ:DYAI) the Key to Scaling Up Global Access to a Viable Covid-19 Vaccine? (NVAX, MRNA, PFE, AZN)
While the pandemic feels “almost over” on many levels, experts believe the fundamental driver – a rapidly mutating coronavirus pathogen with uniquely formidable qualities – is likely, and unfortunately, here to stay as an endemic feature of the human microbiome going forward. In other words, Covid-19 is going to be with us for the long […]
Breaking: Stocks Running on Virus Testing News (TMO, ALST, LH)
Yesterday was a rough day for risk assets after Germany announced an Easter lockdown to avoid a new acceleration in Covid-19 cases and deaths. The measures are a response to recent worrying signs of trouble in the EU in terms of vaccine distribution. New variants and unexpected case increases have everyone back on alert. In […]
PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) To Grasp A 19B Opportunity In The In-Store Contactless Payments Space
PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) has always aspired to remain at the top of its game, and that is why it has always taken advantage of any opportunity that comes its way. The business sees a great opportunity in the in-store contactless payments and is currently strategizing to seize a $19 billion opportunity. This company discloses […]
Stocks for the Pandemic Long Haul (FLGT, ALST, HOLX)
Scientists are beginning to arrive at the notion that the fight with Covid-19 is not a short raging battle that will be over by summer 2021 but a long-term war that will be waged for many years to come, with a constant need for PPE, testing, vaccine rejiggering, specialized air filtration solutions, and other ‘coping’ […]
Virus Testing Stocks Heat Up (HOLX, ALST, PKI)
While vaccines are on the way and case numbers have started to move in the right direction, signaling the waning of the pandemic crisis, COVID-19 isn’t going anywhere. Unfortunately, it will be with us in some form for quite some time. While we can potentially get fatalities down to under the seasonal flu over time, […]
Novartis (NYSE:NVS) Enters Agreement For Manufacture Of Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) And BioNTech’s (NASDAQ:BNTX) mRNA Vaccine
Novartis (NYSE:NVS) has entered an initial agreement with Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) for manufacturing support to boost production of their mRNA COVID-19 vaccine to help address supply shortages. This is an example of an unlikely collaboration between big pharmaceutical companies geared at the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Novartis signs vaccine manufacturing […]
The Big Picture for Virus Testing Stocks (FLGT, ALST, CODX)
The good news is that the end of the pandemic is in sight. The bad news is that it may never really be over. Even after we achieve the big goal of vaccine-induced herd immunity in the developed world, the pandemic will fester and mutate and hide out in the emerging world, continuously threatening from […]
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) And BioNTech’s (NASDAQ:BNTX) COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe, Says WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that the Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) vaccine is safe for the elderly despite reports of deaths in Norway. WHO said that the deaths are not attributed to the vaccine and urged vaccination with the vaccine to continue. WHO says Pfizer vaccine is safe On Friday, WHO […]
Virus Plays in Focus as 2021 Gets in Gear (NVAX, HALB, MRNA)
The re-opening narrative is dominating activity in the market and governs decisions being made in the business economy, and with good reason. Perhaps never before has so much value been tied to such a singular and distinct dynamic. That naturally defines the value proposition of companies working to provide those solutions. With vaccines a powerful […]
Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Warns Researchers To Be Cautious Over “Sensitive Topics”
Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is under the spotlight for allegedly pushing out a researcher that had warned of AI bias and now reports indicate the search engine giant is asking other researchers to strike a positive tone on “sensitive topics.” AI researcher leaves Google because of research scrutiny According to a Reuters report, researchers working on such […]
FDA Approves Pfizer Inc.’s (NYSE:PFE) Vaccine Candidate for Emergency Use
On Friday, the FDA granted Pfizer Inc.’s (NYSE:PFE) COVID-19 vaccine Emergency Use Authorization, clearing the path for millions of Americans to start receiving the vaccine immediately. Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine receives Emergency Use Authorization in the US The approval is a massive turning point considering the COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over 290,000 lives across the US. […]
Three Stocks to Target the Testing Test (ABT, ALST, QDEL)
It’s all about testing. Short of a vaccine, testing is the high-margin investment from a social survival standpoint for the whole system. Testing, testing, testing. The virus is invisible. It’s impossible to see something that’s invisible, by definition. And it’s impossible to beat something you can’t see. Testing is how we see it, in a […]
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Using Cheaper Battery Technology To Cut Costs
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been using less expensive components for its “iPhone 12” series in cut costs and meet growing demand. This is according to analyst Ming-chi Kuo. The phone maker has been facing increasing demand for the new series due to the inclusion of 5G. According to Kuo, Apple has reduced area for placing […]
Pharmacy Services Back on the Radar (MDRX, WBA, RXMD, CVS)
The big step from here is an improvement and normalization in terms of our relationship with healthcare. But, because of what we have all endured through the pandemic process in recent months, and the months ahead, many changes that may have occurred in any course over coming years have suddenly happened all at once. One […]
