A paramedic prepares doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine for patients at a walk-in Covid-19 clinic inside a Buddhist temple in the Smithfield suburb of Sydney on Aug. 4, 2021. Saeed Khan | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in early trading. AstraZeneca — The British pharmaceutical company’s shares rose over 2.7% …
A visitor views a titanium hybrid 2020 Ford Escape FWD small SUV at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Ontario, in Canada, Feb. 18, 2020. Chris Helgren | Reuters Discover the latest news in midday trading. Ford — Shares surged approximately 2% during midday trading after a CNBC report highlighted advancements in negotiations between …
An empty parking lot is pictured in front of a Planet Fitness gym and fitness club in Alhambra, California, on May 12, 2020, after stay-at-home orders in Los Angeles County were extended until July amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Discover the latest news in midday trading. Starbucks — …
The Carnival Miracle cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line is docked at Pier 27 in San Francisco, Sept. 30, 2022. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Discover the notable pre-market movers: Carnival, Royal Caribbean— Truist upgraded both cruise lines, leading to a 2% increase in their stock prices. Royal Caribbean was upgraded from hold to …
Members of the United Auto Workers union recently organized a rally and picket near a Stellantis plant in Detroit on August 23, 2023. This is just one example of workers across various industries taking a strong stance and demanding higher pay and improved quality of life. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with increased company profits, inflation, …
XPeng achieved a remarkable milestone by delivering over 60,000 units of its flagship P7 electric sedans in 2021. XPeng, Inc. Take a look at the noteworthy stocks making waves in midday trading. Strategic Education — The education company’s stock surged 3% after Bank of America upgraded it from neutral to buy. The firm expressed optimism …
UAW President Shawn Fain is bringing a fresh approach to this year’s contract talks with Detroit automakers. Fain’s strategies have gained national attention, combining political savvy, impactful social media messaging, and a belief that the union can win a battle against corporate giants like GM, Ford, and Stellantis. During a Facebook Live event with members, …
Agriculture and the broader food system contribute approximately one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. However, innovative technology now presents farmers and major food companies with opportunities to make agriculture more environmentally-friendly. The process of growing the food we eat at the increasing volumes demanded results in nutrient depletion and harmful carbon emissions. Regenerative agriculture seeks …
Landscaping crews in California, including Everthrive Landscape, have started using battery-powered tools. Meanwhile, Home Depot and Lowe’s have seen an increasing demand for battery-powered outdoor tools like leaf blowers, mowers, and string trimmers. The transition from gas-powered to electric-powered tools could potentially boost sales for the home improvement retailers, which have experienced weaker store traffic …