U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 100 points on Friday. The Dow traded up 0.13% to 33,710.74 while the NASDAQ rose 0.99% to 13,331.54. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.50% to 4,321.11.
Gainers Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: APRN) climbed 133.5% to $12.82 after the company announced an agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group for $13 per share.
U.S. stocks turned lower toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones falling over 200 points on Friday. The Dow traded down 0.70% to 33,432.17 while the NASDAQ fell 0.15% to 13,181.22. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.50% to 4,278.38.
By Sabela Ojea Shares of Novo Integrated Sciences surged 134% to 48 cents in post-market trading on Thursday after the company said it signed a $1 billion.
Novo Integrated Sciences Inc. shares more than doubled in the extended session Thursday after the tiny healthcare company said it or entered a $1 billion.