Novavax Shorts on Edge as Russia Plague Fears Spread
Unconfirmed plague fears sent Novavax up 24% in a potential short squeeze, lifting vaccine stocks despite no clear link to its products.
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Unconfirmed plague fears sent Novavax up 24% in a potential short squeeze, lifting vaccine stocks despite no clear link to its products.
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