Why 23andMe Rocketed 27.9% Higher in October
Shares of 23andMe (NASDAQ: ME) jumped 27.9% in October, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The consumer genetics and pharmaceutical research company announced an acquisition of the telehealth platform Lemonaid Health for $400 million last month, which is the main news that drove up the stock price. 23andMe is the company behind the popular genetic testing kits where consumers can learn about their ancestry background and genetic health.