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Why Pfizer, BioNTech, and Moderna Stocks Jumped Today

What happened 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Comirnaty — the COVID-19 vaccine co-developed by Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech (NASDAQ:BNTX) — for use in people aged 16 and older on Monday. The news drove shares of Pfizer and BioNTech up 2.5% and 9.6%, respectively. Fellow vaccine maker Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) also saw its stock price surge 7.6%.

So what

The decision marks the first time the FDA has granted full approval for a COVID-19 vaccine. Previously, Pfizer’s and BioNTech’s vaccine was being administered under an emergency....More>>>

Why BioNTech Topped the Market on Tuesday

What happened

Popular coronavirus stock BioNTech (NASDAQ:BNTX) was a hit with investors on Tuesday. They bid the company’s share price up by 2.4% on an otherwise downbeat day for the stock market. News from across the Atlantic seemed to lift sentiment on the company’s prospects.

So what

Earlier that day, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson mapped out his government’s plan to combat the coronavirus pandemic in the country through the fall and winter.

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