| Prev Close | 226.87 |
| Open | 227.30 |
| Day Low/High | 225.59 / 230.21 |
| 52 Wk Low/High | 197.47 / 306.08 |
| Volume | 940.19K |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)
228.32
1.45
0.64
NASDAQ
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Shares Outstanding | 260.04B |
| Market Cap | 58.95B |
| P/E Ratio | 22.20 |
| Div & Yield | N.A. (N.A) |
A Solid Bounce and Close
Watch the momentum names, which were the biggest positive today.
What to Buy in the Selloff
Here are several themes that are still working -- and now you can get in at a bargain.
Oracle Snags Micros Systems, Vertex Soars & America Exports Oil
Oracle announced Monday the purchase of Micros Systems for $5.3B and plans to combine their industry specific applications with its own.
A Few Off-the-Table Trades
You can always buy these names back.
Biotechs Flash the Green Light
After a decline, the sector has built a base, and these names are breaking out.
Taking Vertex's Temperature
Spreads are wide right now, so a patient entry is required.
Stocks for the Noncommittal
You don't need much conviction to trade these two names.
Who's Getting Busy Living?
These types of companies are winners today.
Early-Morning Market Look
Let's start by taking a peek at the overnight and early-morning price action of the major asset classes. The rundown: S&P futures -4; Nasdaq futures -; Nikkei schmeissed for second day in a row, -3% and at the lowest level in three weeks (is Abe ret...
Is Stock Picking Impossible This Year?
Stick with solid investing precepts.
Individuals Stand Strong
We are seeing some hot pockets of momentum.
The Bears Get Fed
No setup for a bullish reaction to bullish news today.
A Market With No Memory
It can turn so quickly and totally forget poor action.
Feels Like a Bear Market
The best thing to do is get out of the way and let it play out.
The Action Has Shifted
And the close put an exclamation point on it.
Biotech's Next Big Thing: Vertex
TheStreet senior columnist Adam Feuerstein explains why Vertex Pharmaceuticals is the next big thing in biotech.
Still Plenty of Buying Interest
Action in individual stocks was impressive despite the struggling indices.
A One-Way Market
The action just keeps chugging higher.
Working for the Weekend
I'm going to spend some time developing my watch list for next week.
Futures Point Higher; Boston Manhunt Plays Out
US stock futures are up amid earnings from GE and IBM. TheStreet's Debra Borchardt details.
