Company News for Aug 20, 2026
- Moderna, Inc. (MRNA) shares surged 177% after its cancer vaccine, developed with Merck & Co. (MRK), showed positive late-stage trial results.
- Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL) shares rose 9.9% after announcing a new agreement with Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) to develop custom AI chips.
- Target Corporation (TGT) shares rose 4.3% after the company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $2.46 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.3 per share.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) shares rose 2% after the company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $4.4 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.22 per share.
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