Category: BioTech

BioTech

Biotech Losers: Aegerion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AEGR), Ocera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:OCRX), Onconova Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ONTX), CYANOTECH (NASDAQ:CYAN)

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEGR) was a big mover last session, as its shares rose nearly 11% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This reverses the trend for the healthcare company since Feb 24, as the stock is now down nearly 19%.stock performance was -7.00% in last session and finished the … Continue reading Biotech Losers: Aegerion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AEGR), Ocera Therapeutics (NASDAQ:OCRX), Onconova Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ONTX), CYANOTECH (NASDAQ:CYAN)

Colin Pettis
BioTech

Biotech Top Gainers: OXiGENE (NASDAQ:OXGN), AEterna Zentaris (NASDAQ:AEZS), Marina Biotech (OTCMKTS:MRNA), Dicerna Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:DRNA)

Shares of Oxigene Inc (NASDAQ:OXGN) more than doubled on very heavy volume after the microcap biotech said a mid-stage study of its drug Zybrestat, when used with Roche’s Avastin, showed increased survival in ovarian cancer patients. OXiGENE Inc (NASDAQ:OXGN) stock performance was 17.48% in last session and finished the day at $2.42. Traded volume was 6,334,713 million shares in the last session and the average … Continue reading Biotech Top Gainers: OXiGENE (NASDAQ:OXGN), AEterna Zentaris (NASDAQ:AEZS), Marina Biotech (OTCMKTS:MRNA), Dicerna Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:DRNA)

Jason Knox
BioTech, Stock Movers

BioTech in Focus: Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ:MYGN), Cantel Medical (NYSE:CMN), WuXi (NYSE:WX)

Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ:MYGN) is lower after the molecular diagnostic company disclosed in a regulatory filing Tuesday that the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah has denied the company’s motion for preliminary injunctive relief against Ambry Genetics’s sale of certain testing services that MYGN believes infringes on its patents. Shares are down 9.80% at $34.04, with a 52-week range of $20.02 – $39.15. Myriad … Continue reading BioTech in Focus: Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ:MYGN), Cantel Medical (NYSE:CMN), WuXi (NYSE:WX)

Richard Atkins
BioTech

Biotech Unusual Volume: Agios Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AGIO), OHR (NASDAQ:OHRP), La Jolla (NASDAQ:LJPC), Aastrom Biosciences (NASDAQ:ASTM)

Agios Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AGIO) was downgraded by Zacks from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, Analyst Ratings News reports. Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:AGIO) stock performance was 2.84% in last session and finished the day at $46.74. Traded volume was 983,271 million shares in the last session and the average volume of the stock remained … Continue reading Biotech Unusual Volume: Agios Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AGIO), OHR (NASDAQ:OHRP), La Jolla (NASDAQ:LJPC), Aastrom Biosciences (NASDAQ:ASTM)

Richard Atkins
BioTech

Biotech Most Active Stocks: Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:INO), Northwest Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:NWBO), Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PPHM), MannKind (NASDAQ:MNKD)

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX:INO) entered into an office lease (the “Lease”) with a publicly owned real estate investment trust, located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. We expect to occupy the space commencing in the third quarter of 2014. The initial term of the lease is eleven and one-half years. We intend to use the facility for office purposes. Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc (NYSEMKT:INO) stock performance was 3.53% … Continue reading Biotech Most Active Stocks: Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NYSEMKT:INO), Northwest Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:NWBO), Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PPHM), MannKind (NASDAQ:MNKD)

Jason Knox
BioTech

Biotech Most Volatile: CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR), Merrimack Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MACK), CEL-SCI Corporation (NYSEMKT:CVM), IGI Laboratories (NYSEMKT:IG)

CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR) on Mar. 5 reported financial results for the 12 months ended December 31, 2013, and also provided an overview of recent accomplishments and upcoming milestones for its clinical development programs. CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR) stock performance was -4.14% in last session and finished the day at $5.10. Traded volume was 3,687,994 million shares in the last session and the average volume of the … Continue reading Biotech Most Volatile: CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR), Merrimack Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MACK), CEL-SCI Corporation (NYSEMKT:CVM), IGI Laboratories (NYSEMKT:IG)

Mark DeFrance