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Eric Volkman

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Eric has been writing about stocks and finance since the mid-1990s, when he lived in Prague, Czech Republic. Over the course of a varied career, he has also been a radio newscaster, an investment banker, and a bass player in a selection of rock and roll bands. A native New Yorker, he currently lives in Los Angeles.

Recent Articles by Eric Volkman

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Jun 24, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Mastercard Acquiring Finicity for $825 Million

The hefty purchase will complement the card giant's efforts in open banking.

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Jun 23, 2020 by Eric Volkman

AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise in 2-Dose Animal Trial

The results indicate that a prime dose plus a booster notably increases its effect.

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Jun 23, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Report: Luckin Coffee Hires Financial Advisor Experienced in Distressed Situations

The company has apparently retained Houlihan Lokey to help it with financial and strategic matters.

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Jun 23, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Visa Launches Post-Coronavirus Small Business Recovery Programs

The company has a vested interest in getting such enterprises back on their feet.

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Jun 23, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Curaleaf and Grassroots Downsize Their Buyout Deal

The long-discussed acquisition was originally agreed to last July.

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Jun 23, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Report: Bed Bath & Beyond Trying to Sell Cost Plus and Christmas Tree Shops

The company has already sold several non-core assets this year.

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Jun 22, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Novartis Shuts Down Hydroxychloroquine COVID-19 Clinical Trial

The move hastens the demise of the malaria drug as a potential treatment for the disease.

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Jun 20, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Canada Marijuana Sales Slump in April After Coronavirus Stockpiling

Yet they held up relatively well compared to other categories in the economy.

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Jun 19, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Mastercard Research Indicates Sharp Rise in eCommerce, Abandonment of Cash

Vast numbers of people around the globe are increasingly favoring digital and card transactions.

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Jun 19, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Why Marijuana Stocks HEXO and Organigram Holdings Got Trounced on Friday

A new class-action lawsuit is a buzz kill for the two Canadian peers.

Carnival ship in the port of Seattle

Jun 19, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Carnival Names a New COO

Company veteran Josh Weinstein will certainly have his work cut out for him.

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Jul 7, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Teladoc Stock Rocks to an All-Time High

The telehealth services provider remains an "it" stock amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jun 19, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Gaming and Leisure Properties Floating $500 Million in Debt; Dividend Disbursement Approved

The casino REIT will use part of the proceeds to retire debt.

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Jun 19, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Walmart Discloses Nearly 11% in Recent IPO Dada Group

The American retail giant is also a business partner of the Chinese logistics company.

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Jun 19, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Research Indicates Blood Type Could Influence COVID-19 Severity

A recent study of European COVID-19 patients indicates one blood type is more likely to experience the harshest symptoms from the disease.

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Jun 18, 2020 by Eric Volkman

MediPharm Sinks by Over 14% on Q1 Results

A steep fall in demand and the economic ravages of the coronavirus badly affected the company's business.

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Jun 18, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Why Curaleaf Holdings Zoomed 6.3% Higher on Thursday

Credit New Jersey's legislature, which aims to decriminalize marijuana possession.

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Jun 18, 2020 by Eric Volkman

New Jersey Assembly Overwhelmingly Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

The passage comes less than five months before the state will vote on legalizing recreational marijuana sale and use.

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Jun 18, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Oracle Posts Mixed Q4 on Revenue, Profit Drops

The company attributes its revenue and profit declines to the coronavirus, although the latter beat analyst projections.

A syringe being filled with a vaccine from a vial

Jun 18, 2020 by Eric Volkman

Novavax Taps Ex-AstraZeneca Executive as CMO, Will Head Corornavirus Vaccine Development

Filip Dubovsky has previously been involved in large-scale vaccine projects.

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