Shares of Novavax Inc ( NVAX ) are trading higher by 13.5% to $11.09 during Tuesday’s session following a CDC report highlighting a sharp increase in respiratory illnesses across the U.S. The surge, attributed to higher cases of seasonal influenza, COVID-19, and RSV, has reignited interest in vaccine developers. Additionally, the Louisiana Department of Health this week reported the death...

10:40 AM EST, 01/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Myriad Genetics ( MYGN ) and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center said Tuesday that they formed a five-year strategic alliance to accelerate the clinical evaluation and development of Myriad's molecular residual disease, or MRD, assay. Under the terms of the deal, the parties will collaborate to design studies that will...

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. ( STRR ) stock is trading higher on Tuesday after the company announced that its subsidiary, KBS Builders, Inc., received a $3.2 million contract. What To Know: The contract requests that KBS manufacture 40 modules in order to construct five four-unit townhouse condominiums in Lincoln County, Maine. These modules are prefabricated sections of the buildings constructed...

General Motors Company ( GM ) shares are trading slightly lower on Tuesday in the morning session. According to Benzinga Pro, GM stock has gained 44% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares Trust iShares U.S. Manufacturing ETF . Today, GM Defense is making significant strides with its next-generation Suburban Shield armored vehicle. The Suburban...