Gainers
Acer Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ACER) shares jumped 145% to $1.4850 after Zevra Therapeutics announced it will acquire the company. The transaction will have a total potential value for Acer stockholders of up to $91 million.
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 50 points on Thursday.
The Dow traded up 0.04% to 34,903.09 while the NASDAQ rose 0.38% to 14,072.42. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 0.15% to 4,521.71.
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, following the release of economic reports.
Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.26% to 34,982.42 while the NASDAQ rose 0.48% to 14,086.54. The S&P 500, also rose, gaining, 0.29% to 4,528.08.