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Stock Aleret: DexCom Touches New High

Shares of DexCom, Inc. (DXCM), that makes continuous glucose monitoring systems have touched its 52 week high of $400.79 on Thursday. The stock is currently at 393.69, more than 7% up.




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Stock Alert: Alexion Pharma Loses 5% After Portola Acquisition News

Shares of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN) are down more than 5 percent or $5.37 in Tuesday's morning trade at $98.47. The stock has traded in a range of $72.67 to $136.51 in the past 52 weeks.




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Stock Alert: XPO Logistics Moves 8% Higher

Shares of XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) are3 climbing more than 8% Tuesday morning despite first-quarter earnings tumbled.




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Stock Alert: Axcella Health Gains 25%

Shares of Axcella Health Inc. (AXLA) are climbing more than 25% Wednesday morning after the company announced announced positive top-line data from AXA1125-003 clinical study showing multifactorial activity in adults with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).




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Stock Alert: Nexstar Media Group Rises 8% On Sharp Rise In Sales

Shares of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) are rising more than 8% Wednesday following significant increase in its first-quarter earnings and sales.





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During Lockdown, Magician Turns To The Internet For His Next Performance

Karan Singh has performed magic tricks for famous actors, athletes and politicians. He'll perform for you, for free --all you have to do is ask. He has already done shows for over 400 households.




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U.S. Stocks May Extend Pullback Amid Rising U.S.-China Tensions

Following the sharp pullback seen over the two previous sessions, stocks are likely to see further downside in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the Dow futures down by 197 points.




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U.S. Stocks Turning In Mixed Performance In Mid-Day Trading

Stocks have turned mixed over the course of the trading day on Monday after coming under pressure early in the session. While the Nasdaq has bounced into positive territory, the Dow and the S&P 500 have remained in the red.




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U.S. Stocks Extending Yesterday's Rebound In Morning Trading

Following the rebound seen over the course of the previous session, stocks are seeing further upside in morning trading on Tuesday. The major averages have all climbed firmly into positive territory, further offsetting the pullback seen late last week.




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U.S. Stocks Close Mixed Following Lackluster Session

Stocks showed a lack of direction over the course of the trading session on Wednesday before eventually ending the day mixed. The major averages finished the session on opposite sides of the unchanged line.




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Emily Quinn: Male Or Female Is The Wrong Question—How Can We Rethink Biological Sex?

Artist Emily Quinn is intersex. She's one of over 150 million people in the world who don't fit neatly into the categories of male or female. She explains how biological sex exists on a spectrum.




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Molly Webster: Is Our Definition Of "Sex Chromosomes" Too Narrow?

Over a century ago, one part of our DNA got labelled the "sex chromosomes." Science and radio journalist Molly Webster explains the consequences of that oversimplification.




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Lisa Mosconi: What Does Biological Sex Look Like In The Brain?

The human body is not a patchwork of separate systems. It's intricately connected, says neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi. She explains the relationship between our brains, hormones and reproductive organs.




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Karissa Sanbonmatsu: What Can Epigenetics Tell Us About Sex And Gender?

We're used to thinking of DNA as a rigid blueprint. Karissa Sanbonmatsu researches how our environment affects the way DNA expresses itself—especially when it comes to sex and gender.




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No One Should Be Jailed For Violating Executive Order: Texas Governor

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order saying that in the state of Texas, no one can be put behind bars because they're not following an executive order. This was announced by the governor himself while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office after a meeting with President Donald Trump. The Republican Governor met with the President Thursday to discuss Texas' response to the co




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China's Exports Expand Unexpectedly, Imports Fall

China's exports expanded in April despite the global outbreak of coronavirus, or covid-19, pandemic hurting global demand, data from the General Administration of Customs revealed Thursday. In dollar terms, exports grew 3.5 percent on a yearly basis in April, confounding expectations for a decline of 12.1 percent. Shipments had declined 6.6 percent in March.




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Indonesia's Q1 Economic Growth Eases More Than Expected

Indonesia's economic growth eased more than expected in the first quarter as the coronavirus, or Covid-19, outbreak weighed heavily on consumption, investment and tourism, official data showed Tuesday. Gross domestic product climbed 2.97 percent on a yearly basis in the first quarter, much slower than the 4.97 percent expansion seen in the fourth quarter.




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Germany's Top Court Gives ECB 3-month Ultimatum To Explain Govt Bond Purchases

Germany's top court on Tuesday ruled against the European Central Bank's bond purchases and gave the bank three months to explain how the scheme can be justified.




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New Netflix Original Series 'All Of Us Are Dead'

In the time of coronavirus lockdown, Netflix Inc. is teaming up with director Lee JQ to produce a new series, "All of Us Are Dead." All of Us Are Dead tells the story of a group of high school students who are faced with an extreme crisis situation when they become trapped in their school, while a zombie virus spreads like a wildfire. It is based on the chart-topping Korean webtoon titled "Now




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Netflix Buys Global Rights To 'The Starling'

Netflix has acquired global rights to the upcoming heartwarming comedy-drama The Starling from Limelight, Entertainment One (eOne) and Boies Schiller Entertainment. The streaming service reportedly paid around $20 million for distribution rights for the film.Its release date has not yet been scheduled. Directed by two-time Academy award nominee Theodore Melfi, the film tells the story of a mar




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Strategy To Expand Coronavirus Testing In US Unveiled

President Donald Trump on Monday announced a strategy to expand coronavirus testing facilities in the United States, which the White House described as a decisive step to ensure States have the testing system required to reopen the nation. The Trump Administration released its blueprint for State testing plans and rapid response programs as a follow up of the "Opening Up America Again" guidelines




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Northwest Natural Expects FY20 EPS Towards Lower End Of Prior Outlook Range

While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Friday, Northwest Natural Holding Co. (NWN) on Friday reaffirmed its earnings from continuing operations guidance for the full-year 2020, but now expected toward the lower end of the range given potential effects from the COVID-19.




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Stock Alert: Roku Down 6%; Expects Ad Revenue Growth To Slowdown Amid Covid-19

Shares of Roku Inc. (ROKU) are currently slipping over more 6% on Friday morning after the video streaming platform shared a downbeat outlook for ad revenues going forward.




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The Texas Origins Of OPEC

For decades, the Texas Railroad Commission controlled oil production, even deploying armed National Guard members to enforce limits. The commission is again debating limits amid a new oil glut.




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DAX Rises As Trade War Fears Recede

German stocks rose notably on Friday, with positive news regarding the U.S.-China trade talks and moves to ease lockdown measures and reopen economies around the world helping support underlying sentiment.




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DAX Rises As China Exports See Unexpected Gains In April

German stocks advanced on Thursday after China's exports saw a surprise 3.5 percent rise in April despite the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic, reflecting a faster-than-anticipated recovery in production.




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European Shares Inch Higher On China Exports Data

European stocks rose on Thursday as China exports data for April exceeded expectations and bleak U.S. data released overnight prompted calls for more government spending.




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DAX Rises As Lockdowns Ease

German stocks were rising on Tuesday after several countries across Europe and the Middle East eased lockdown restrictions.




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European Stocks Close Higher As Countries Relax Shutdown Restrictions

European markets ended with strong gains on Tuesday despite weak economic data, as investors made positive moves reacting to news that several countries across Europe have lifted restrictions that were in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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DAX Edges Lower As US-China Tensions Simmer

German stocks edged lower in cautious trade on Wednesday as the latest batch of earnings proved to be a mixed bag and U.S. President Donald Trump again took aim at China, urging the country to be transparent about the origins of the novel coronavirus outbreak.




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European Shares Mixed In Cautious Trade

European stocks were mixed in cautious trade on Wednesday as European business data disappointed and several Federal Reserve officials warned of more damage to the economy from the coronavirus.




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Sensex, Nifty Seen Higher On Firm Global Cues

Indian shares may open higher on Friday, mirroring positive global cues after several U.S. companies posted better-than-expected earnings overnight and the Bank of England kept the door open for more stimulus next month.




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Sensex Up Over 500 Points; Nifty Climbs Above 9,350

Indian shares opened on an upbeat note Friday, tracking Wall Street gains as a




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Sensex, Nifty End Off Day's Highs

Positive global cues helped Indian shares push higher on Friday, though markets ended off their day's highs after Moody's Investors Service revised downward its growth projection for India to 0 percent for FY21 and cautioned that the country's sovereign rating could be downgraded if its fiscal metrics weaken materially.




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Australian Market Extends Losses

The Australian stock market is modestly lower on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session following the mixed cues overnight from Wall Street and the fall in commodity prices. Data showing that Australia's services sector continued to struggle in April due to pandemic-related closures and restricted activity also dampened sentiment.




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Sensex, Nifty Seen Opening Lower

Indian shares are seen opening lower on Thursday as the total number of confirmed positive coronavirus cases in the country surged to 52,987. The death toll stands at 1,770.




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Sensex Drops 145 Points; Nifty At 9,235

Indian shares opened a tad lower on Thursday, with rising U.S.-China tensions and mixed Chinese data weighing on sentiment.




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Asian Shares Mixed After Chinese Data

Asian stocks pared early losses to end mixed on Thursday after data showed Chinese exports unexpectedly rose in April, aided by stronger shipments to South East Asia. The surprise helped investors shrug off dismal economic data from the U.S. and renewed U.S.-China tensions.




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Sensex, Nifty End Lower On Virus Worries

Indian shares ended lower on Thursday as coronavirus cases continued to rise in the country, putting pressure on an already slowing economy. India has been under the world's most extensive lockdown since late March.




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Singapore Stock Market May Extend Winning Streak

Ahead of Thursday's holiday for Vesak Day, the Singapore stock market had moved higher in two straight sessions, collecting almost 30 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 2,590-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Friday.




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Sensex Down 240 Points In Early Trade; Nifty At 9,150

Indian shares opened lower on Wednesday as investors react to the latest developments related to earnings and the coronavirus crisis.




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Sensex, Nifty Snap Two-day Losing Streak

Indian shares rose on Wednesday, with banking and auto shares gaining ground on hopes for economic recovery after the country eased some lockdown restrictions.




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Little Movement Expected For Taiwan Shares

The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in two straight sessions, gathering more than 50 points or 0.5 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange remains just beneath the 10,775-point plateau and it's expected to remain in that neighborhood again on Thursday.




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Japan Services Index Plummets In April - Jibun Bank

The services sector in Japan continued to contract in April, and at a much more severe rate, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on Friday with a record-low services PMI score of 21.5.




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German Exports Fall At Fastest Pace On Record

German exports declined the most on record in March as foreign demand was dampened by coronavirus, or Covid-19, pandemic, official data showed Friday.




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German Exports Log Record Fall Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

German exports declined at a record pace in March as widespread lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, or Covid-19, across major economies hurt the demand, official data showed Friday. Exports fell by seasonally adjusted 11.8 percent month-on-month, in contrast to February's 1.2 percent rise, Destatis reported. This was the strongest decline since the beginning of the time series in August




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U.S. Employment Plunges Less Than Expected In April

Reflecting the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to contain it, the Labor Department released a report on Friday showing a record nosedive in employment in the U.S. in the month of April.




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U.S. Wholesale Inventories Slump Slightly Less Than Expected In March

A report released by the Commerce Department on Friday showed wholesale inventories in the U.S. decreased by slightly less than expected in the month of March. The Commerce Department said wholesale inventories slumped by 0.8 percent in March after falling by 0.7 percent in February. Economists had expected inventories to tumble by 1.0 percent.




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U.S. Labor Productivity Slumps 2.5% In Q1, Much Less Than Expected

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed U.S. labor productivity pulled back by much less than expected in the first quarter. The Labor Department said labor productivity slumped by 2.5 percent in the first quarter after jumping by 1.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Economists had expected productivity to plunge by 5.5 percent.