Why Brookdale Senior Living Stock Blasted 9% Higher Today

Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) had quite the memorable Thursday as far as its stock was concerned. The senior housing specialist experienced a more than 9% bump in its share price thanks to a business update that was warmly received by investors. Its vault into positive territory was contrasted by the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) slight decline of 0.3%.Just after market close on Wednesday, Brookdale published its latest monthly occupancy statistics. That metric is crucial for the company, as its performance is dependent on how many residents occupy its facilities.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool