The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO) is well-poised for growth, backed by strong prospects in its CooperVision (CVI) and CooperSurgical (CSI) business segments. Acquisitions boost the company's portfolio and buoy optimism. However, unfavorable currency movements and rising costs continue to hurt revenues and margins, respectively. Shares of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company have risen 16.6% year to date compared with the industry's 0.3% growth. The S&P 500 Index has gained 20.6% in the said time frame. The Coope ...

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades. Eve ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crescendo, creators of the first augmented-AI customer experience (CX) platform, today announced the appointment of Zack Urlocker to a new company position as COO responsible for go-to-market activities reporting to CEO Matt Price. In addition, the Crescendo platform now includes mission-critical features and capabilities in its proprietary AI to meet the most demanding needs of enterprises. Designed to streamline operations, improve customer satisfaction, a ...

BATAVIA, Ill., Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity, has appointed Edward Vasko, CISSP, as chief operations officer. He succeeds Stephen LaMarche, who will remain on the company's board of directors. Vasko will also continue to serve as chief executive officer of the company's Overwatch managed cybersecurity services division. Vasko brings to High Wire more than 33 years of accomplishment in the cybersecurity industry, ...

The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, COO's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, known as a "golden cross." Considered an important signifier for a bullish breakout, a golden cross is a technical chart pattern that's formed when a stock's short-term moving average breaks above a longer-term moving average; the most common crossover involves the 50-day ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ovid Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: OVID), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by rare epilepsies and brain conditions, today announced the promotion of Meg Alexander to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Alexander will work in collaboration with Ovid's leadership team to advance Ovid's development pipeline of potential disease-halting neurotherapeutics and define and execute its go-forward strategy. "Ovid's progr ...

SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) announced today that the company has been recognized as a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company— a leading business media brand with an editorial focus on innovation—for creating a culture of employee development and belonging that inspires innovation and the development of new products and advocacy initiatives that aim to improve standard-of-care. This prestigious award recognizes organizations from around the world ...

ASHBURN, Va., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quoin Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: QNRX), a clinical stage, specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for rare and orphan diseases, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Michael Myers, and Chief Operating Officer, Denise Carter, have recently made significant purchases of the company's American Depositary Shares (ADSs), signaling their confidence in the company's growth and direction. On September 3 an ...

The Cooper Companies, Inc.'s (COO) business segment, CooperSurgical (CSI), announced the launch of a new inserter designed for single-hand placement of Paragard on Tuesday, which was recently approved by the FDA. The new single-hand inserter will likely simplify the placement process for healthcare providers, thus making Paragard a more accessible contraceptive choice for both providers and patients. Paragard, a hormone-free intrauterine device (IUD), prevents pregnancy for up to 10 years using copper as th ...

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Sept. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- dLocal, a leading cross-border payment platform specializing in high-growth markets, announces the appointment of Carlos Menendez as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Jacobo Singer, who currently serves as COO and CoPresident, will continue to serve in both roles during a transition period until December 15, 2024, at which time he will step down from both roles. During this transition period, Carlos and Jacobo will work closely to e ...