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Pfizer is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms, with annual sales close to $50 billion (excluding covid-19-related product sales). While it historically sold many types of healthcare products and chemicals, now prescription drugs and vaccines account for the majority of sales. Top sellers include pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar 13, cancer drug Ibrance, and cardiovascular treatment Eliquis. Pfizer sells these products globally, with international sales representing close to 50% of total sales. Within international sales, emerging markets are a major contributor.

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Pfizer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) shares are trading lower by 10% to $25.13 in November and are near <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/42015727/stock-of-the-day-is-pfizer-set-up-to-rally">decade-lows</a> after President-elect Donald Trump last week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">announced his intention</a> to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The decision has heightened concerns over potential policy shifts in vaccine regulation and pharmaceutical oversight, areas central to Pfizer's business.
What To Know: Kennedy, a known vaccine skeptic, has previously promoted discredited theories <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/42006119/who-calls-vaccines-absolutely-critical-as-trumps-appointment-of-rfk-jr-pulls-pzifer-moderna-stocks-downhill">linking vaccines to autism</a>. His appointment raises questions about the direction of U.S. health policy under Trump's administration, particularly regarding vaccine guidelines and FDA regulatory practices. 
Pfizer, a global leader in vaccine development with products like the Prevnar pneumonia vaccine and its groundbreaking COVID-19 vaccine, could face new challenges if Kennedy's policies alter vaccine recommendations or erode public trust.
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In addition to vaccines, Pfizer's broader pharmaceutical operations, including its oncology, rare disease and cardiovascular drug segments, may also be affected by changes in FDA approval processes or drug pricing strategies under Kennedy's tenure. His criticism of pharmaceutical companies' influence over public health has fueled speculation about potential reforms targeting industry practices.
Analysts warn that any major shifts in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">vaccine policy</a> or regulatory frameworks could have far-reaching consequences for the pharmaceutical sector, with Pfizer among the most exposed.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy PFE Stock</h2>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Pfizer &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so.
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According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, PFE has a 52-week high of $31.54 and a 52-week low of $24.48.

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Pfizer Stock Drops 10% In November On News Of Kennedy's HHS Nomination

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) head of vaccine safety says that President-elect Donald Trump's embrace of vaccine skeptics could be an opportunity for the science community to teach the public about the value of these life-saving drugs. However, if these efforts fail it could lead to "natural consequences."
The FDA's Peter Marks made the remarks Thursday at the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference. Marks is the current director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the FDA. The center ensures the safety and effectiveness of biological products, including vaccines.
Marks said now is the chance for scientists to make the case for vaccines, as Trump has named noted anti-vaccine crusader Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Bloomberg is also reporting that Trump is likely to pick surgeon and public health researcher Marty Makary as the next head of the FDA. Previously, Makary has criticized the agency's approval of COVID-19 booster vaccines. Additionally, he has written several op-eds on the pandemic including one claiming that the U.S. would achieve <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/well-have-herd-immunity-by-april-11613669731">herd immunity by April 2021 </a>and a more recent one arguing that vaccines shouldn't be <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-waves-another-covid-shot-through-fda-human-outcomes-data-195731c0">recommended universally</a> for lower-risk patients.
Marks said that if public health officials fail to make the case for vaccines there will be consequences.
"If that doesn't work, and everything runs wild in the opposite direction, just as your kids learn natural consequences — if you put your hand on a hot oven, you will get burned, et cetera, that kind of thing — the American public will learn the natural consequences of what happens if vaccination rates fall too far, because we will start to see measles, polio, things that we should never see in a well-developed country, come back," said Marks, who was speaking virtually at the conference, <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2024/11/21/peter-marks-fda-rfk-jr-vaccine-safety/">STAT reported</a>.
Marks said he expects a vigorous debate on COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric vaccines but hopes a "degree of moderation will prevail" on the topic of vaccines overall.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.74%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Mohit Bansal maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $28 to $30 on July 31. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Terence Flynn maintained an Equal-Weight rating and boosted the price target from $28 to $29 on May 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 20, Pfizer announced new Chief Scientific Officer and President, Research &amp; Development.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to la<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent112124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">test PFE news</a>. </li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.18%</li>
<li>Baird analyst Jeff Johnson maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $30 to $28 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Erin Wright maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $35 to $28 on June 20. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 13, Patterson Dental extended strategic relationship with PDS Health.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.68%</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald reiterated a Buy rating and cut the price target from $76 to $67 on Nov. 20. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Kevin Celiendo maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $60 to $62 on Nov. 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 18, CVS Health announced the addition of four new directors to its board.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent112124&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">in CVS stock</a>. </li>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Pfizer.
Looking at options history for Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) we detected 40 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 35% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 52% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 18 are puts, for a total amount of $881,278 and 22, calls, for a total amount of $1,564,167.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $20.0 to $30.0 for Pfizer over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Pfizer's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Pfizer's significant trades, within a strike price range of $20.0 to $30.0, over the past month.
<h3>Pfizer Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732133816_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$212.4K</td>
<td>29.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$170.4K</td>
<td>60.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$151.4K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$130.1K</td>
<td>92</td>
<td>287</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Pfizer</h3>
Pfizer is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms, with annual sales close to $50 billion (excluding covid-19-related product sales). While it historically sold many types of healthcare products and chemicals, now prescription drugs and vaccines account for the majority of sales. Top sellers include pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar 13, cancer drug Ibrance, and cardiovascular treatment Eliquis. Pfizer sells these products globally, with international sales representing close to 50% of total sales. Within international sales, emerging markets are a major contributor.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Pfizer, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Pfizer</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 34,661,607, with PFE's price down by -0.89%, positioned at $24.88.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 69 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Pfizer</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $38.333333333333336.
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&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its rating to Overweight, setting a price target of $45. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Wolfe Research downgraded its rating to Underperform, setting a price target of $25. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $45. 
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UK Tribunal Fines Pfizer And Flynn £69M For Excessive Pricing Of Epilepsy Drug, Finds Firms Abused Dominant Market Positions From 2012-2016

A child in Alameda County, California is the latest case of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/41949697/bird-flu-puts-teen-in-critical-condition-as-canada-reports-first-human-case-what-you-need-to-know">bird flu in the U.S.</a> 
According to the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-11-19/alameda-county-child-believed-to-be-latest-case-of-bird-flu-source-unknown">Los Angeles Times</a>, the total case count in the U.S. stands at 54. Thirty-one cases are attributed to the dairy industry and 21 to the poultry industry. Two of the case&#8217;s causes are unknown.
Companies are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/23/03/31416800/large-vaccine-players-including-gsk-moderna-prepare-for-bird-flu-vaccine-just-in-case">racing to develop vaccines</a>, but observers worry that the incoming Trump administration&#8217;s selection of vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services could put a potential treatment in the crosshairs.
Health researchers are exploring the idea that the virus was spread via wild birds. The California child&#8217;s genetic sequencing has not been released; it is therefore unclear if it is of wild bird or dairy origins.
Meanwhile, a teenager in Canada who was hospitalized with the bird flu possibly showed signs of mutation, the Guardian <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/19/bird-flu-cases-mutation-canada">reports</a>.
Experts are reportedly concerned that a mutation in the virus would make it easier to spread, making the odds of a widespread outbreak more likely.
Vaccine Efforts: Pfizer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) and Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) are currently developing an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/41949697/bird-flu-puts-teen-in-critical-condition-as-canada-reports-first-human-case-what-you-need-to-know">mRNA bird flu vaccine</a> using similar technology to the companies' COVID-19 vaccines.
The U.S. government has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41188886/gsk-sanofi-and-csl-secure-us-government-fund-to-boost-bird-flu-vaccine-production-report">also awarded grants</a> to European pharmaceutical giants GSK plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>) and Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>).
Regulatory Question Marks: Kennedy, Donald Trump&#8217;s pick to lead the HHS, is widely known as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41822473/trumps-potential-health-czar-robert-f-kennedy-jr-rattles-vaccine-stocks-shoot-first-reaction">a vaccine-skeptic</a>. While the Kennedy family heir says he will not &#8220;take away anybody's vaccines,&#8221; his ultimate regulatory intentions are unclear. A bird flu vaccine could face additional hurdles in a Trump administration.
In the past, Kennedy has falsely associated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">vaccinations with autism</a> in children, a claim that has been thoroughly disproven in the scientific field. A May Lancet <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)00850-X/fulltext">study</a> found that vaccines have saved 154 million lives throughout human history. They have effectively treated polio, measles, pertussis, and other diseases.
Kennedy may face a tough confirmation vote in the Republican-controlled Senate given his pro-choice abortion stances. He has, however, found a unique <a href="https://x.com/jaredpolis/status/1857173250586911189">ally</a> in Colorado Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat.
Pfizer, Moderna and other vaccine manufacturers&#8217; stock fell on the news of Kennedy&#8217;s selection.
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Mutated Bird Flu Case In California Puts Humans At Increased Risk, So Which Companies Are Developing Vaccines?

Pfizer Announced That The European Commission Has Granted Marketing Authorization For Hympavzi (marstacimab) For Treatment of Adults and Adolescents with Severe Hemophilia A or B Without Inhibitors

On Monday, BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBIO#NASDAQ">BBIO</a>) presented initial outcomes from the ATTRibute-CM open-label extension (OLE) study of acoramidis in ATTR-CM at the American Heart <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g42041623/open-label-extension-data-confirms-sustained-benefit-of-acoramidis-on-cardiovascular-outcomes-incl" rel="noreferrer noopener">Association Scientific Sessions</a>.
ATTRibute-CM was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acoramidis, an investigational small-molecule stabilizer of transthyretin (TTR) gene.
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The OLE study involves 330 participants who completed the 30-month ATTRibute-CM Phase 3 study.
Key initial results from the OLE study show that continuous treatment with acoramidis led to:
<ul>
<li>A confirmed sustained improvement relative to placebo in time to the first event ( cardiovascular-related hospitalizations (CVH) or All-Cause Mortality (ACM)) starting at Month 3 in ATTRibute-CM</li>
<li>A statistically significant reduction in ACM alone of 36% by Month 36 (p=0.009) and 34% by Month 42 (p=0.006).</li>
<li>A significant reduction of composite ACM and CVH by 46% at Month 36 and 48% at Month 42, building upon the previously presented 42% reduction at Month 30 in ATTRibute-CM.</li>
<li>Acoramidis continues to be well tolerated, with no new clinically significant safety signals identified in this long-term evaluation.</li>
</ul>
The OLE data build on previously reported results from ATTRibute-CM in which acoramidis demonstrated clinically important treatment effects on mortality, CVH, and quality of life, further supporting that greater transthyretin (TTR) stabilization can improve clinical outcomes for patients.
This included a 50% reduction in the cumulative frequency of CVH relative to placebo at Month 30.
BridgeBio&#8217;s marketing application is under FDA review, with a PDUFA action date of November 29, 2024. It also has a marketing application to the European Medicines Agency, with a decision expected in 2025.
BridgeBio has granted Bayer AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAYRY#OTC">BAYRY</a>) exclusive rights to commercialize ceramides for ATTR-CM in Europe.
William Blair writes that reducing overall mortality is crucial for competing in the ATTR-CM market against Pfizer Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) tafamidis, which already includes proven mortality benefits on its label from the ATTR-ACT trial.
The analyst writes, &#8220;While Bridge Bio continues to publish analyses of acoramidis demonstrating the TTR stabilizer is safe and efficacious, we deem an on-label claim to all-cause mortality benefit as an important factor for market share in the lucrative, but competitive, ATTR-CM space.&#8221;
Price Action: BBIO stock is up 0.85% at $22.54 at the last check on Tuesday.
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BridgeBio Pharma's Acoramidis Shows Competitive Edge Against Pfizer's Tafamidisa In Lucrative But Competitive ATTR-CM Market

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) shares are lower on Thursday due to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42013119/whats-going-on-with-large-european-and-us-vaccine-makers"> news </a>that President-elect Donald Trump picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. This has some investors concerned because Kennedy was critical of certain vaccines and vaccinations.
Some believe the weakness in the stock may present a buying opportunity. This is why our team of expert traders and technical analysts has made it our Stock of the Day.
On Wall Street, many trading strategies and methods are based on the concept of reversion to the mean. If something goes too far one way, there is a good chance that it reverses and comes back the other way.
Most of the time, a stock stays in what is known as its trading range. But sometimes investors and traders can become emotional and aggressive. They can push the shares out of the range.
When this happens, there may be opportunities to profit. There is a good chance there will be a reversion back to the mean.
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If a stock is below its typical or average range, traders say that it is &#8220;oversold.&#8221; Some anticipate a reversal back to the average. This would mean a move higher.
So, they enter the market as buyers. This could put pressure on the stock and force the price higher. It could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
The lower part of the chart is the Relative Strength Index (RSI) momentum indicator. When the blue line crosses below the horizontal red line, it indicates oversold conditions. As you can see, that is the case now. Pfizer is very oversold.
There is also another reason why the stock may reverse and head higher.
The shares have dropped to a price level that was support in April. Stocks tend to have support at levels that had been support before. Sometimes they can even rally off of support.
There are traders and investors who sold at the support level in April and regretted doing so when the price moved higher. Some decide to buy their shares back if they can at the same price they were sold.
So, now that the shares are back to their selling price, they are placing buy orders. This creates support.
The combination of being oversold and at support means there is a good chance Pfizer reverses and heads higher.
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Stock Of The Day: Is Pfizer Set Up To Rally?

Here&#8217;s a look at the top five trending stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/space/24/11/42013739/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet-43">on Yahoo Finance.</a> 
Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>): Shares of vaccine stocks are down after President-elect Donald Trump pointed to Robert Kennedy Jr. as potentially the next Health and Human Services secretary. Trump has said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41822473/trumps-potential-health-czar-robert-f-kennedy-jr-rattles-vaccine-stocks-shoot-first-reaction">he would let</a> Kennedy "go wild on health" and could &#8220;do pretty much what he wants&#8221; in his administration, while Kennedy has a record of spreading falsehoods about vaccines, according to The New York Times.
Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>): Applied Materials shares are trading lower Friday following the company's fourth-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41991276/applied-materials-shares-slip-despite-better-than-expected-q4-results">earnings release</a> after Thursday's closing bell. Multiple analyst firms have lowered price targets on the stock. 
Bloom Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>): Bloom Energy shares are charging higher after the energy company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/earnings-beats/24/11/42011327/why-bloom-energy-could-reach-revenues-of-18b-next-year-says-bullish-analyst">became the latest </a>to announce a major deal to power AI data centers. Bloom Energy announced Thursday evening that it has signed a supply agreement with American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>) for up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of its products, the largest commercial procurement of fuel cells in the world to date.  
Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>): Palantir shares are trading at record highs Friday after the company said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42010539/whats-going-on-with-palantir-technologies-stock-today">it will transfer</a> its stock listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market from the New York Stock Exchange. Palantir will begin trading as a Nasdaq-listed company on Nov. 26.
FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCEL#NASDAQ">FCEL</a>): FuelCell Energy shares are slipping Friday after<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/24/11/42011849/restructure-and-recharge-fuelcell-cuts-workforce-plans-to-reduce-operating-costs-by-15-in-2025"> the company said </a>it will slash its workforce by 17% and reduce spending across product development, overhead and other expenses. FuelCell Energy said it needs to reduce costs and focus on core technologies due to slower-than-anticipated clean energy investments.
Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>:
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<li>Pfizer shares are down 4.59% at $24.83</li>
<li>Applied Materials shares are down 8.22% at $170.66</li>
<li>Bloom Energy shares are up 45.1% at $19.27</li>
<li>Palantir shares are up 7.54% at $63.65</li>
<li>FuelCell Energy shares are down 11.1% at $6.23 at last check on Friday. </li>
</ul>
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Friday's Top 5 Trending Stocks: What's The Scoop On Palantir, Bloom Energy, Pfizer?

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Powell Speaks The Truth</h3>
Please <a href="https://thearorareport.com/chart-analysis-stock-powell-speech-trump-appointments-spy-mc-11152024">click here</a> for an enlarged chart of SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&amp;P 500 (SPX).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>It is worth a reminder that The Arora Report is politically agnostic.&nbsp; Our sole job is to help our members extract the maximum amount of money out of the markets with the least possible risk.</li>
<li>The price action on the chart shows that the rip roaring Trump rally is taking a breather.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the stock market is still above the breakout line.</li>
<li>RSI on the chart shows that the stock market has pulled back, reflecting a loss of momentum. The stock market is still overbought.</li>
<li>The chart shows that the volume remains low.&nbsp; This indicates that institutional investors are not rushing to buy stocks.</li>
<li>Yesterday, Powell spoke that truth – the market did not like it.&nbsp; Powell said, "The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates."&nbsp; Powell elaborated, "The strength we are currently seeing in the economy gives us the ability to approach our decisions carefully."</li>
<li>Powell's remarks brought some selling into stocks and bonds.</li>
<li>This morning, in the early trade, selling continues.</li>
<li>The reason for some selling is that the prevailing wisdom on Wall Street has been that another rate cut in December was a sure thing.&nbsp; The Arora Report has been questioning Wall Street's wisdom and sharing with you that the data does not support another rate cut.</li>
<li>Some conservative commentators are upset believing that the reason Powell started rate cuts with a 50 bps cut was to help Kamala Harris get elected.&nbsp; Now that Trump has been elected, Powell is in no hurry to cut rates.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, even though the data does not support a rate cut in December, Powell is going to feel pressure from Trump and Republicans to cut rates.&nbsp; There is also a significant amount of data between now and the December Fed meeting.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, based on a 360 degree view, including the political pressure and the pressure from Wall Street to cut rates, the probability of a rate cut in December is now about 60%.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>There is consternation about several Trump picks.&nbsp; Impacting the market most are Trump's picks of RKF Jr, Matt Gaetz, and Pete Hegseth.&nbsp; These picks are bringing selling in vaccine makers such as Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), BioNTech SE ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>), Novavax Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>), Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>), and Pfizer Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>).&nbsp; There is also selling in other healthcare stocks, including weight loss drug companies Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), and packaged food stocks such as The Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>).&nbsp; There is also selling in defense stocks such as Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), and Rtx Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>).&nbsp; There is also selling in big tech stocks.</li>
<li>The latest economic data is strong.&nbsp; The U.S. economy is about 70% consumer based.&nbsp; For this reason, prudent investors pay attention to retail sales.&nbsp; Here are the details of the just released data:
<ul>
<li>Retail sales came at 0.4% vs. 0.3% consensus.</li>
<li>Retail sales ex-auto came at 0.1% vs. 0.2% consensus.</li>
</ul>
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<li>There are hundreds of indicators.&nbsp; At The Arora Report, the system has been refined through decades of research to share with you only those indicators that matter.&nbsp; Normally, we do not mention the NY Fed Empire State Manufacturing Index.&nbsp; Today, we are mentioning it due to its exceptional strength.&nbsp; The index came at 31.2 vs. 3.3 consensus.&nbsp; This indicates that manufacturing in the New York area has picked up steam. &nbsp; If similar strength is happening in the rest of the country, that would argue against further cutting interest rates. The problem for investors is that stock valuations are so high that to sustain them, rate cuts are needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h3>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Alphabet Inc Class C (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
In the early trade, money flows are negative in S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h3>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>).  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>).  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h3>
Even the slightest dips in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) are being bought.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h3>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h3>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Powell Speaks The Truth - Market Does Not Like It, Consternation About Kennedy, Gaetz, And Hegseth

Some large European and U.S. vaccine maker stocks have fallen in reaction to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.&#8217;s nomination to lead the&nbsp;Department of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower" rel="noreferrer noopener">Health and Human Services</a>.
Kennedy has been known to be against vaccines and has a track record of making false claims about vaccines, including the debunked idea that they cause autism. Scientific studies have <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower" rel="noreferrer noopener">debunked this theory</a>.
Also, given his critical stance on mainstream medical practices and vaccines, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) employees are worried about Kennedy <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/42009107/robert-kennedy-poised-to-lead-health-and-human-services-why-fda-nih-officials-are-nervous" rel="noreferrer noopener">being in charge</a>.
Kennedy, who received Trump&#8217;s blessing to &#8220;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/11/41828359/could-trumps-go-wild-on-health-invite-to-rfk-jr-drive-changes-for-cannabis-and-psychedelics" rel="noreferrer noopener">go wild on health</a>,&#8221; has stated intentions to overhaul various aspects of the federal health agencies.
In a post on social media, Kennedy <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1857198805919138235" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>, &#8220;Together we will clean up corruption, stop the revolving door between industry and government, and return our health agencies to their rich tradition of gold-standard, evidence-based science. I will provide Americans with transparency and access to all the data so they can make informed choices for themselves and their families.&#8221;
On Friday, the World Health Organization also defended vaccines describing them as &#8220;absolutely critical&#8221; to global health, adding that many people alive today would not have survived <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/42006119/who-calls-vaccines-absolutely-critical-as-trumps-appointment-of-rfk-jr-pulls-pzifer-moderna-stocks-downhill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">childhood without them</a>.
European vaccine player stocks declined, including&nbsp;GSK Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>), Valneva SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALN#NASDAQ">VALN</a>), AstraZeneca Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41715307/biontech-variant-adapted-covid-19-vaccines-do-well-in-q3" rel="noreferrer noopener">BioNTech SE</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>), and Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>).
GSK stock fell after the company reported lower third-quarter sales, which was impacted by an 18% decline <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41624198/gsks-q3-earnings-hit-by-lower-than-expected-vaccine-sales-cautions-lower-revenue-for-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">in vaccine sales</a>.
COVID-19 vaccine players <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41808252/moderna-q3-revenue-beats-on-updated-covid-19-vaccine-slashes-expenses-for-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moderna Inc</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41808252/moderna-q3-revenue-beats-on-updated-covid-19-vaccine-slashes-expenses-for-2024" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41596761/pfizer-q3-earnings-revenue-and-profit-on-heightened-demand-for-paxlovid-expects-10-billion-in-202" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pfizer Inc</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), and BioNTech stock gained when the third quarter earnings surpassed estimates on increased vaccine demand.
Other vaccine players&#8217; stocks that are down include Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) and Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INO#NASDAQ">INO</a>).
Price Action: GSK stock is down 3.88% at $33.06, BNTX stock is down 5.18%, VALN stock is down 4.24%, AZN stock is down 2.08%, MRK stock is down 3.28%, INO stock is down 9.85% at last check Friday.
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Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PFE usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 20 extraordinary options activities for Pfizer. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $1,248,013, and 10 are calls, amounting to $924,906.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $15.0 to $30.0 for Pfizer over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Pfizer's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Pfizer's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $15.0 to $30.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Pfizer Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731684907_0_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>PFE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$1.64</td>
<td>$1.7</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$340.0K</td>
<td>45.2K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$1.63</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$283.2K</td>
<td>663</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$256.6K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$170.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>479</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.75</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>35.4K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Pfizer</h3>
Pfizer is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical firms, with annual sales close to $50 billion (excluding covid-19-related product sales). While it historically sold many types of healthcare products and chemicals, now prescription drugs and vaccines account for the majority of sales. Top sellers include pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar 13, cancer drug Ibrance, and cardiovascular treatment Eliquis. Pfizer sells these products globally, with international sales representing close to 50% of total sales. Within international sales, emerging markets are a major contributor.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Pfizer, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is Pfizer Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 45,749,524, the price of PFE is down by -4.01%, reaching $24.98.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 74 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Pfizer</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $36.75.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald lowers its rating to Overweight with a new price target of $45. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $45. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Wolfe Research downgraded its rating to Underperform, setting a price target of $25. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Bernstein downgraded its rating to Market Perform, setting a price target of $32. 
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Shares of vaccine stocks are trading lower After President-elect Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the HHS.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday described vaccines as &#8220;absolutely critical&#8221; to global health, adding that many people alive today would not have survived childhood without them. This comes at after Donald Trump&#8216;s announcement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary.
What Happened: As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a> on Friday, health stocks declined further during pre-market hours. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) saw a 0.58% drop after closing 2.62% lower at $26.02. Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) was down by 1.56% while AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) fell by 1.41%, and Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) decreased by 1.39%, having already dropped 7.02% to $7.22.
While the spokesperson for WHO did not comment on Kennedy Jr&#8217;s appointment directly, she mentioned that the U.S. is an important United Nations member and hoped the &#8220;fantastic work&#8221;&nbsp; would continue, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c0lp93494g9t?post=asset%3Afdf8e84f-8eb1-45b0-9e05-4ad5adad709b#post">as</a> per BBC news.
Trump&#8217;s decision to appoint Kennedy, known for his vaccine skepticism and conspiracy theories has sparked significant attention. The move aligns with Kennedy&#8217;s recent endorsement of Trump after ending his presidential bid.
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&mdash; Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1857198805919138235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: The appointment of Kennedy, a prominent critic of vaccines, as Health Secretary could signal a shift in national health policies. Trump&#8217;s choice has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">elicited mixed reactions</a>, particularly among public health experts. Kennedy&#8217;s stance on vaccines may influence future health regulations and policies.
Kennedy&#8217;s views on vaccines <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41993115/trump-taps-rfk-jr-for-health-secretary-role-sends-5-vaccine-stocks-lower">and health agencies diverge sharply</a> from mainstream medical consensus. He has consistently propagated debunked claims, including the false assertion that vaccines cause autism—a theory discredited by extensive scientific research. His nomination for HHS secretary comes amid declining vaccination rates, which have contributed to public health challenges such as 13 measles outbreaks reported in the U.S. this year.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/66585980a3067c00012c48c0/david-roman">Goldman Sachs analyst David Roman </a>initiated coverage on HealthEquity, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HQY#NASDAQ">HQY</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $108. HealthEquity shares closed at $95.70 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HQY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Alexandria Hammond initiated coverage on Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>) with an Underperform rating and announced a price target of $25. Pfizer shares closed at $26.02 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PFE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/24/10/41494343/analyst-expectations-for-mastecs-future">Stifel analyst Brian Brophy</a> initiated coverage on EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EME#NYSE">EME</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $600. EMCOR shares closed at $498.11 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EME/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Redburn Atlantic analyst Harry Read initiated coverage on Insight Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSIT#NASDAQ">NSIT</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $220. Insight Enterprises shares closed at $152.63 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Alexandria Hammond initiated coverage on Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $190. Johnson &amp; Johnson shares closed at $151.87 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JNJ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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