U.S. Stocks Mostly Higher; Starbucks Beats Q1 Sales Expectations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 12h ago
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Source: Benzinga
- Market Performance: U.S. stocks traded mostly higher on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 150 points and the S&P 500 rising 0.31% to 6,999.99, indicating positive market sentiment and increased investor confidence.
- Starbucks Earnings: Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) shares rose about 5% on Wednesday, despite adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share missing market expectations of 59 cents, as sales of $9.915 billion exceeded expectations of $9.630 billion, showcasing strong sales growth.
- Sector Dynamics: Consumer discretionary stocks gained 0.9%, while healthcare stocks fell by 0.7%, reflecting a divergence in investor sentiment across different sectors, which may influence future investment strategies.
- Commodity Markets: Oil prices rose 1.3% to $63.19, gold increased by 3.7% to $5,272.90, and silver surged 8.4% to $114.830, indicating active commodity markets and heightened demand for safe-haven assets.
Analyst Views on CALC
Wall Street analysts forecast CALC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CALC is 20.00 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 20.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
1 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 5.120
Low
20.00
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20.00
High
20.00
Current: 5.120
Low
20.00
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20.00
High
20.00
About CALC
CalciMedica, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company focused on developing novel calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) channel inhibition therapies for inflammatory and immunologic diseases. The Company's technology targets the inhibition of CRAC channels to modulate the immune response and protect against tissue cell injury. Its lead product candidate is Auxora, a potent and selective intravenous formulated small molecule CRAC channel inhibitor containing the active compound zegocractin (formerly referred to as CM4620) that, in animal models, reduced acute epithelial and/or endothelial cell injury and inflammation in organs, such as the pancreas, lungs and kidneys. The Company is conducting a Phase IIb trial (called CARPO) for acute pancreatitis (AP) with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), as well as supporting the ongoing Phase I/II asparaginase-induced pancreatic toxicity (AIPT) study (called CRSPA).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
