United Airlines on Tuesday said it lost $1.63 billion during the second quarter, driven by a plunge in air travel demand because of the coronavirus pandemic. During the same quarter last year it posted a $1.05 billion profit. Revenue plunged to $1.48 billion in the three months ended June 30, an 87% drop from....

The market was choppy throughout Monday’s action with the S&P and Nasdaq showing strength while the blue-chips and the small-caps were weak. News of continued developments on the corona-virus vaccine front and a possible fresh stimulus package helped bullish sentiment while the number of rising cases remained a concern.Tech led the way higher ahead....

Keep an eye on Plug Power (PLUG). Canaccord Genuity just reiterated its buy rating and raised its price target to $8.50 from $7.00, estimating that the acquisitions of United Hydrogen and Giner ELX will immediately add to Plug’s results. Oppenheimer upped its target to $8 from $6, saying the acquisitions reflect continued “savvy” strategic....

The market was choppy throughout Monday’s action with the S&P and Nasdaq showing strength while the blue-chips and the small-caps were weak. News of continued developments on the corona-virus vaccine front and a possible fresh stimulus package helped bullish sentiment while the number of rising cases remained a concern.Tech led the way higher ahead....

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The market closed mostly lower on Tuesday as dismal economic news weighed on sentiment. Specifically, Consumer Confidence tanked another -31.9 points to 86.9 in April following March’s -13.8 point plunge to 118.8. Forecasts were for a print of 90.As far as 1Q earnings, five of the six companies with the largest market caps in....

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The market showed strength throughout much of Wednesday’s action following updated news on a coronavirus vaccine. Better-than-expected earnings and economic news also lifted sentiment with the small-caps showing the most strength.Tech traded in a more volatile environment after giving back its opening gains and was in the red by Wall Street’s lunch break. Strength....

Keep an eye on Plug Power (PLUG). Canaccord Genuity just reiterated its buy rating and raised its price target to $8.50 from $7.00, estimating that the acquisitions of United Hydrogen and Giner ELX will immediately add to Plug’s results. Oppenheimer upped its target to $8 from $6, saying the acquisitions reflect continued “savvy” strategic....

The market showed strength throughout much of Wednesday’s action following updated news on a coronavirus vaccine. Better-than-expected earnings and economic news also lifted sentiment with the small-caps showing the most strength.Tech traded in a more volatile environment after giving back its opening gains and was in the red by Wall Street’s lunch break. Strength....