WISCONSIN (CoinChapter.com) — On Monday, stocks began to decline after initially climbing at the outset.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.7%, while the S&P 500 was down roughly 0.2%. The only major index that was still positive was the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite, which gained 0.4% after falling more than 2% the previous week.
Here are the five best stock market gainers:
Growth for Good Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GFGD)
ZeroNox Inc., an industry leader in sustainable, off-highway vehicle electrification, and Growth for Good Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: GFGD), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, have officially announced a PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) financing agreement.
This strategic investment, valued at $5 million at $10.00 per share, was announced today. Notable investors participating in the PIPE include Kubota Corporation, Premier Trailer, and Formula-E racing team NIO 333.
The development enhances ZeroNox’s ongoing electrification projects with its clients and propels its mission forward.
Genelux Corp. (NASDAQ: GNLX)
Genelux Corp. (NASDAQ: GNLX), a leading late clinical-stage immuno-oncology firm, reported its Q2 2023 results and shared key business updates. The financial performance for the year’s second quarter was disclosed, highlighting the company’s consistent progress.
In addition, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Oncology published encouraging topline data from the Phase 2 VIRO-15 trial that evaluated Olvi-Vec in Platinum-Resistant or Refractory Ovarian Cancer.
The company continues to advance Olvi-Vec to treat various cancer indications, spearheaded by its ongoing OnPrime/GOG-3076 trial.
Tupperware Brands Corp. (NYSE: TUP)
Tupperware Brands Corp. (NYSE: TUP), a leading global consumer products company, had no releases today to complement their stock price increase. The most recent announcement was on Aug 3, 2023, when the company disclosed that it completed a pivotal agreement to restructure existing debt obligations.
The previous move, announced under the banner “Tupperware Brands Announces Debt Restructuring,” is expected to enhance the company’s overall financial stability. The agreement entailed amendments to certain credit obligations and an extension on the maturity of some debt facilities, thus enabling the company to continue with its recovery efforts.
Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ)
Skillz Inc. (NYSE: SKLZ), globally recognized as the premier mobile games platform promoting fair competition, has announced that its Board of Directors has sanctioned a share repurchase program. This move authorizes the company to repurchase up to $65 million of its Class A common stock.
The Skillz Board has also given the go-ahead to management to explore avenues for repurchasing up to $65 million of the company’s outstanding 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due in 2026. The repurchases under the share repurchase program and the debt repurchase authorization are subject to managerial discretion.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI)
Last Friday, shares of Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI) witnessed a significant increase of 65.1% in an active trading session. The notable jump put investors in a positive mood following the company’s positive forecast for the current quarter.
The stock is now en route to recording its most substantial gains since its initial public offering in August 2018 and nearing the highest closing rate since February 2021.
