>>> US Gapping up

Gapping up
In reaction to strong earnings/guidance
:

  • EXK +6.4%, CTB +1.8%, XENT +0.7%, KOS +0.6%

Select metals/mining stocks trading higher:

  • HMY +11.6%, GFI +8%, AUY +6.4%, AU +5.7%, GOLD +5.4%, IAG +4.5%, PAAS +4.5%, AG +4.4%, GDX +3.8%, GLD +2.3%, SLV +1.5%, . 

Other news:

  • CFRX +11.6% (granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by FDA to exebacase for the treatment of MRSA bloodstream infections including right-sided endocarditis including anti-staphylococcal antibiotics in adult patients)
  • SENS +7.6% (Soros Fund Management discloses 5.09% passive stake)
  • UTHR +6.6% (Tyvaso meets primary and all secondary endpoints)

Analyst comments:

  • NEM +5.7% (upgraded to Sector Outperform from Neutral at CIBC)
  • PBA +0.5% (upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo)