vTv Therapeutics is a $156 million biopharma focused on small molecule drugs for Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and inflammatory disorders, all in clinical trials.

When someone buys thousands of call contracts, market makers have to hedge by purchasing stock. That buying pressure forces shorts to cover, creating a feedback loop that can send prices soaring.

The oil markets had a mixed day today.

The Dow rose 595 points to secure a record close, earlier jumping above 49,000 for the first time ever.