Hot News: 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI), Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ:AGEN), SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE)

3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) recently reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire one of the leading CAD/CAM software solutions providers, Cimatron Ltd. (CIMT). The news was received warmly by investors as the stock rose nearly 6.7% in yesterday’s session. The transaction, valued at about $97 million or $8.97 per Cimatron’s share, is…

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Gainers at Biotech: Alcobra (NASDAQ:ADHD), Aratana Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PETX), Northwest Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:NWBO), Agenus Inc (NASDAQ:AGEN), AEterna Zentaris (NASDAQ:AEZS)

Research analysts at WBB Securities initiated coverage on shares of Alcobra Ltd (NASDAQ:ADHD) in a report released on Thursday, 26 June 2014. The firm set a “hold” rating and a $18.00 price target on the stock. WBB Securities’ target price points to a potential upside of 5.76% from the company’s current price. Alcobra Ltd (NASDAQ:ADHD)…

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Healthcare Active Movers: Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ:MNKD), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD), Agenus (NASDAQ:AGEN), Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK)

Spirits maker Diageo North America and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) have each agreed to pay a $5,000 fine because their lobbyists failed to disclose expenditures for receptions at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, the Office of State Ethics announced. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) stock performance was 1.35% in last session and finished the day at…

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Biotech Bearish Stocks: Zalicus Inc (NASDAQ:ZLCS), Stemline Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:STML), Agenus Inc (NASDAQ:AGEN), Arrowhead Research Corp (NASDAQ:ARWR), Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc (NASDAQ:RARE)

Zalicus Inc (NASDAQ:ZLCS) on June 18 announced that it has licensed its Sodium Channel Modulator program, including intellectual property and related pipeline assets, to AnaBios Corporation in exchange for clinical milestone payments and royalties on potential future sales. Under the terms of the agreement Zalicus will be eligible to receive up to $17.2 million in…

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Biotech Early Movers: OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals Inc(NASDAQ:OGXI), Agenus Inc(NASDAQ:AGEN), Athersys, Inc.(NASDAQ:ATHX)

OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:OGXI) shares plunged more than 48% pre-market after the company said results from its Phase 3 SYNERGY trial to add custirsen to standard first-line treatment of docetaxel/prednisone in men with metastatic prostate cancer failed to meet primary endpoints. The stock which was halted from trading ahead of the news, recently changed hands…

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Biotech Volatile Stocks: NewLink Genetics Corp (NASDAQ:NLNK), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALNY), Kindred Biosciences (NASDAQ:KIN), Agenus (NASDAQ:AGEN)

NewLink Genetics Corp (NASDAQ:NLNK)’s algenpantucel-L is expected to garner the highest sales and will be launched in both resectable and unresectable locally-advanced settings. Other drugs with significant forecast sales by 2017 include Threshold Pharmaceuticals/Merck’s TH-302 and Merrimack Pharmaceuticals’ MM-398,” director says. NewLink Genetics Corp (NASDAQ:NLNK) stock performance was -9.03% in last session and finished the…

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