Moderna Surges on Cancer Vaccine; Estee Lauder Rallies on Earnings | Stock Movers

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Analysis of stock market developments showing bullish sentiment.

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Short Term
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On this episode of Stock Movers: - Shares of Moderna (MRNA) surged by a record 101% - the stock’s biggest intraday gain on record - after the biotech said a personalized cancer vaccine combined with partner Merck & Co.’s Keytruda helped cut the recurrence of melanoma in a large, late-stage trial. The study also met a key secondary goal of showing the shot could help prevent tumors from spreading to new areas of the body, the companies said in a statement Wednesday. - Shares of Estee Lauder (EL) rallied after the beauty company’s adjusted earnings per share and sales metrics topped consensus expectations for the fourth quarter. The midpoint of fiscal 2027 organic sales and adjusted EPS guidance ranges are above Street views. - Shares of La-Z-Boy (LZB) tumbled at the open after the furniture maker’s forecast sales for the second quarter missed the average analyst estimate. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Analysis of stock market developments showing bullish sentiment.

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Short Term

Original article published by Bloomberg on August 19, 2026.
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