CLOSED PREVIOUS SESSION The eight Hot Ideas finished with one gain and seven losses, averaging -3.5%. MSFT was the sole winner at +0.1%, while VCTR posted the steepest decline at -7.7%. The other losses were BNS -0.3%, BE -0.4%, CON -2.6%, EZPW -3.9%, PAYS -5.3% and ANF -7.5%. HOT IDEAS ON RADAR 44 names today, with the featured group centered on biotech licensing, commercial growth and clinical catalysts. All three also have recent price momentum. HCMHUTCHMED (China) LimitedGained about 20% over 21 sessions and surged 17.9% after the latest GSK licensing deal delivered $110 million upfront and up to $1.295 billion in potential payments. Positive Phase III data and recent Chinese approvals add clinical and regulatory support. KRYSKrystal Biotech, Inc.Rose 14.6% over 21 sessions and closed at a period high. Q2 VYJUVEK revenue reached $119.2 million, alongside a 94.6% gross margin, strong profitability, international launches and second-half 2026 clinical readouts. TARSTarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Advanced 37.3% over 21 sessions to a period high. Q2 2026 XDEMVY sales grew more than 69% year over year to $173.9 million. The planned Alkeus acquisition, positive TEASE-1 results and a $125 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) add more catalysts. Others on radar DELLPLTRMPCFRONESRGTLBPBFCFDGHAFN+31 more BIG MOVERS — PREVIOUS SESSION Close-to-close move over the previous session. | FTHFaeth Therapeutics, Inc. | +13.4% |
Hot Ideas · held since Sep 1, 2026 Shares rose amid positive momentum-stock coverage and plans to participate in upcoming September investor conferences. MARKET PULSE — 15:30 ET Markets rallied after Fed Governor Waller backed steady rates and cited disinflation, though climbing Treasury yields kept the rate outlook unsettled. US services activity accelerated as the ISM index rose to 55.4 from 54.1, its fastest expansion in six months. Mortgage rates reached a more-than-one-year high at 6.71%, while Bitcoin stalled below $83,000 before a $14 billion options expiry. |