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  • Here’s the Reason of Soaring Premarket Stock of Biocardia, Inc. (BCDA)

    Here’s the Reason of Soaring Premarket Stock of Biocardia, Inc. (BCDA)

    Biocardia, Inc. (BCDA) is a leading regenerative therapeutics firm engaged in the development of therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases. The lead pipeline candidate of the company is CardiAMP used in treating heart attack and chronic myocardial ischemia. Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy is another lead candidate for its therapeutic potential against ischemic systolic myocardial infractions.

    The price of BCDA stock during the regular trading on February 2, 2022, was $1.57 with a dip of 6.55%. At last check in the premarket on February 3, 2022, the stock price rocketed by 27.3%.

    Events and Happenings

    On February 3, 2022, BCDA updated about the grant of Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA to the lead candidate CardiAMP Cell Therapy System. It is considered to be the pioneer receiver of cardiac cell therapy by FDA.

    BCDA: CEO Comments

    Speaking at the momentous occasion, BCDA CEO Peter Altman stated that the previously published results of the clinical studies had met the company’s expectations. He further added that the company had added three elements to enhance its success probability after certain discrepancies in the previous trials.

    On January 10, 2022, BCDA reported that the Executive management participated at the following virtual investor conferences.

    • The H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Virtual Conference on January 10-13
    • The Biotech Showcase taking place January 10-12

    On December 15, 2021, BCDA updated about its entry into a long-term contract for a new building location. The facility provides growth opportunities to the production of the company’s product candidates.

    BCDA: Key Financials

    On November 10, 2021, BCDA released its financial results for the third quarter of 2021. Some of the important updates are as follows

    Revenue

    Revenue recorded in Q3 2021 was $0.82 million compared to $0.03 million in the same period of 2020. The analyst’s estimate of the revenue for the quarter was $0.04 million.

    EPS

    Basic and diluted net loss per share in Q3 2021 was $2.7 million or $0.16 compared to $3.8 million or $0.30 per share in the same quarter of 2020. The company topped the analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.21 net loss by $0.05.

    Conclusion

    BCDA stock downplayed by 55% from the past few months as the companies are showing decelerating trend due to pandemics. The company’s recent premarket leap came after the FDA’s approval of breakthrough device designation by CardiAMP. The company’s stock is outperforming and is capable to attract investments.

  • Biocardia Inc. (BCDA) Stock Took a Leap in the Pre-Market Despite any Visible Reason

    Biocardia Inc. (BCDA) is an innovative regenerative therapeutics company that develops medication for different cardiovascular indications. One of the lead product candidates of the company is CardiAMP used for the treatment of myocardial infarction and chronic myocardial ischemia. Another product candidate in Phase 1/2 trials is NK1R+ allogeneic bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy for the ischemic systolic myocardial infraction.

    The price of BCDA stock during the regular trading inclined 6.16% on December 22, 2021, to $2.24. At last check in the premarket, the stock was further up by 3.57%.

    Events and Happenings

    On December 15, 2021, BCDA announced its entry into a long-term lease agreement for a new facility in California. The purpose of this facility was to provide sustenance to the production of the company’s cell and device-related product candidates across BCDA’s therapeutic ventures.

    Key Financials

    On November 10, 2021, BCDA announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2021. Some of the key highlights are as follows

    Revenue

    Revenue reported for the third quarter of 2021 was $0.82 million and it increased in comparison to $0.03 million for the same quarter of 2020.

    Net Loss per Share

    Basic and diluted net loss per share decreased over the period of the year from $3.8 million or $0.30 per share in Q3 2020 to $2.7 million or $0.16 per share for Q3 2021.

    Total Assets

    Total assets of the company were reported to be $17 million n Q3 2021 as compared to the same period prior year when the assets were $9.5 million.

    On October 21, 2021, BCDA reported the treatment of its initial subject for Phase 3 clinical trials of CardiAMP Cell Therapy for patients with no option but to bear the angina pain. The trial will approximately enroll 343 patients. On October 12, 2021, BCDA reported about the issuance of Patent for Multi-Directional Steerable Catheter which safeguards the Helix Biotherapeutic Delivery System and improves the delivery capacity of the system.

    On October 06, 2021, BCDA reported about its participation in the Virtual A.G.P Biotech & Specialty Pharma Conference held on October 13, 2021. On September 10, 2021, BCDA reported the presentation of its CardiAMP Cell Therapy data at the Heart Failure Society of America Annual Meeting 2021 on September 11. On September 9, 2021, BCDA reported about its presentation at the Virtual H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference held on September 13-15, 2021.

    Conclusion

    The stock of BCDA inclined 9% from the past month which shows that the investors are putting their trust in the company’s strategies despite any clear reason. The company, through its CardiAMP cell therapy, is making a mark in the healthcare department.

  • Pre-Market Cues: 28 Stocks Roaring for Change On December 18th

    Pre-Market Cues: 28 Stocks Roaring for Change On December 18th

    Seneca Biopharma Inc. (SNCA), a Biotechnology company, rose about 0.2% at $0.96 in pre-market trading Friday after declaring merger agreement with Leading BioSciences, Inc. under which a wholly owned subsidiary of Seneca will merge with LBS in an all-stock transaction.

    Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) lost over -3.97% at $26.15 in pre-market trading Friday December 18, 2020 after reporting that it will hold its inaugural “Live Demo Day” on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:30pm ET.

    Atossa Therapeutics Inc. (ATOS) stock plunged -0.02% to $0.86 in the pre-market trading following its declaration of pricing of $14.0 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on January 26, 2018, is a Buy.

    Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) shares are trading down -6.27% at $23.9 at the time of writing. The company recently revealed an update following its test flight on December 12, 2020. Company’s 52-week ranged between $9.06 to $42.49. Analysts have a consensus price target of $19.

    BlackBerry Limited (BB), a Software – Infrastructure company, dropped about -4.36% at $7.9 in pre-market trading Friday after releasing its financial results for the three months ended November 30, 2020

    Before the trading started on December 18, 2020, Uxin Limited (UXIN) is up 4.5% to reach $1.16 following its announcement of unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.72 to $3.07.

    Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) stock plunged -2.98% to $10.76 in the pre-market trading. The firm recently revealed details of the expansion of its Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, reflecting significant reserve growth and the benefits of a larger-scale expansion project. The most recent rating by Noble Capital Markets, on September 14, 2020, is an Outperform.

    Novan Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVN) shares are trading up 6.25% at $0.68 at the time of writing. The company lately reported that it has enrolled 525 patients of the approximately 850 patients expected to enroll in the B-SIMPLE4 pivotal Phase 3 clinical study of SB206. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.22 to $3.72.

    CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CNSP), a Biotechnology company, rose about 15.2% at $2.88 in pre-market trading Friday after announcing FDA approval of IND application for its brain cancer drug candidate Berubicin.

    United States Steel Corporation (X) stock moved down -4.26 percent to $17.77 in the pre-market trading after reporting that fourth quarter 2020 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $55 million and expected fourth quarter 2020 adjusted diluted loss per share to be approximately ($0.85).

    BioCardia Inc. (BCDA) lost over -6.09% at $4.01 in pre-market trading Friday December 18, 2020 following an announcement from the firm that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has completed its prespecified data review for the Phase III pivotal CardiAMP Heart Failure Trial.

    Before the trading started on December 18, 2020, Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMPE) is up 8.43% to reach $1.93 after revealing the completion of its Phase I clinical trial and initiation of the first steps for a global Phase II clinical trial for intravenous (“IV”) Ampion treatment in COVID-19 patients. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.31 to $1.69.

    Drive Shack Inc. (NYSE: DS) shares are trading up 5.47% at $3.47 at the time of writing following the opening of its 65,000-square-foot entertainment golf venue located in Orlando. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.86 to $4.19. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.

    IZEA Worldwide Inc. (IZEA) tumbled over -3.7% at $1.04 in pre-market trading today. The company recently reported that it has just been awarded a mid-six figure contract from a Fortune 500 Manufacturer.

    Exela Technologies Inc. (XELA), a Software – Application company, rose about 81.87% at $0.66 in pre-market trading Friday after declaring that it has entered into a 5-year, $145 million term loan facility with Angelo Gordon, a global alternative investment firm.

    FedEx Corporation (FDX) stock moved down -2.89 percent to $283.8 in the pre-market trading after declaring strong results for the quarter ended November 30.

    Guardion Health Sciences Inc. (GHSI) stock plunged -2.13% to $0.23 in the pre-market trading. The firm recently declared progress on the introduction of its new vision support/energy drink, Epiq-V, which is under development for the United States and international markets.

    Amyris Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRS) shares are trading up 3.68% at $4.23 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.40 to $6.07. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.35.

    Mereo BioPharma Group plc (MREO), a Biotechnology company, rose about 40.27% at $3.1 in pre-market trading Friday following the declaration of a license and collaboration agreement with Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (RARE), for setrusumab, a monoclonal antibody in clinical development for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI).

    Surface Oncology Inc. (SURF) gained over 17.51% at $10.0 in pre-market trading Friday December 18, 2020 after revealing exclusive license agreement with GSK for novel immunotherapy program.

    Neovasc Inc. (NVCN) is down more than -8.52% at $0.91 in pre-market hours Friday December 18, 2020 after reporting the publication of peer-reviewed article in EuroIntervention. The stock had jumped over 3.61% to $0.99 in the last trading session.

    BioLineRx Ltd. (BLRX) tumbled over -1.1% at $2.7 in pre-market trading today. The firm lately declared final results from Phase 2a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 triple combination study of Motixafortide in second line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (PDAC).

    VYNE Therapeutics Inc. (VYNE), a Biotechnology company, rose about 8.05% at $1.88 in pre-market trading Friday after declaring the successful completion of its End-of-Phase 2 Meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

    Before the trading started on December 18, 2020, Mesoblast Limited (MESO) is down -26.75% to reach $9.94 after announcing an update on COVID-19 ARDS trial. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $3.12 to $21.28.

    Applied DNA Sciences Inc. (APDN) stock plunged -12.02% to $5.49 in the pre-market trading after reporting consolidated financial results for the full fiscal year and quarter ended September 30, 2020. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on July 20, 2020, is a Buy.

    Conformis Inc. (NASDAQ: CFMS) shares are trading up 3.8% at $0.6693 at the time of writing. The firm lately revealed the U.S. commercial launch of the Company’s new Cordera™ Match Hip System. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.50 to $1.66.

    Auris Medical Holding Ltd. (EARS) grew over 1.5% at $2.7 in pre-market trading today. The company recently provided a business update related to the Company’s funding position, its AM-301 program for the protection against airborne pathogens and allergens and the ongoing strategy review process.

    Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SNOA) stock moved up 19.79 percent to $9.14 in the pre-market trading following the announcement of partnership with Gabriel Science, LLC for dental.

  • 29 Stocks Taking Bigger Strides in Pre Market Session

    29 Stocks Taking Bigger Strides in Pre Market Session

    Aethlon Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: AEMD) shares are trading down -7.08% at $2.1 at the time of writing after reporting First Patient Treated in First-in-Human Clinical Trial of HEMOPURIFIER® in Head and Neck Cancer. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.76 to $4.34.

    Nxt-ID Inc. (NXTD) stock soared 41.77% to $1.31 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on November 20, 2017, is a Buy.

    Atossa Therapeutics Inc. (ATOS) gained over 9.38% at $1.05 in pre-market trading Thursday December 17, 2020.

    iQIYI Inc. (IQ) stock moved up 1.8 percent to $18.43 in the pre-market trading following the pricing of its offering of US$800 Million 4.00% convertible senior notes due 2026 and its offering of 40,000,000 American Depositary Shares.

    Naked Brand Group Limited (NAKD), a Apparel Manufacturing company, dropped about -2.44% at $0.1561 in pre-market trading Thursday.

    Diginex Limited (EQOS) is up more than 8.02% at $10.5 in pre-market hours Thursday December 17, 2020. The stock had jumped over 35.75% to $9.72 in the last trading session.

    Riot Blockchain Inc. (RIOT) gained over 9.67% at $11.8 in pre-market trading Thursday December 17, 2020. The firm recently reported an 8 megawatt (MW) pilot project to assess the potential for higher productivity and lower cost mining opportunities in Texas.

    Marathon Patent Group Inc. (MARA) grew over 19.81% at $9.86 in pre-market trading today.

    Zomedica Corp. (ZOM) is down more than -1.97% at $0.1594 in pre-market hours Thursday December 17, 2020. The stock had dropped over -3.21% to $0.16 in the last trading session.

    Phunware Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) shares are trading up 4.85% at $1.02 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.54 to $3.00. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.

    Before the trading started on December 17, 2020, Genius Brands International Inc. (GNUS) is down -2.37% to reach $1.65. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.05 to $11.73.

    Before the trading started on December 17, 2020, Jaguar Health Inc. (JAGX) is down -2.52% to reach $0.4099. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.19 to $1.08.

    Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) grew over 2.2% at $7.43 in pre-market trading today.

    Neovasc Inc. (NVCN) stock plunged -6.25% to $0.9 in the pre-market trading after declaring publication of peer-reviewed article in Euro Intervention. The most recent rating by Canaccord Genuity, on January 19, 2018, is a Buy.

    Transocean Ltd. (RIG) stock moved up 3.31 percent to $2.5 in the pre-market trading.

    Moderna Inc. (MRNA), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -1.66% at $134.75 in pre-market trading Thursday. The firm recently revealed that the it concluded an agreement with the Ministry of Health of Singapore to supply mRNA-1273, Moderna’s vaccine candidate against COVID-19

    Yamana Gold Inc. (AUY) stock soared 2.13% to $5.75 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by BMO Capital Markets, on November 16, 2020, is an Outperform.

    BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ: BLRX) shares are trading up 3.15% at $2.95 at the time of writing after revealing final results from Phase 2 a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 triple combination study of Motixafortide in second line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer (PDAC). Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.06 to $3.72. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.

    MicroVision Inc. (MVIS) tumbled over -0.5% at $3.99 in pre-market trading today.

    DAVIDsTEA Inc. (DTEA), a Packaged Foods company, dropped about -2.12% at $2.31 in pre-market trading Thursday following release its third quarter results for the period ended October 31, 2020.

    Bit Digital Inc. (BTBT) gained over 18.02% at $5.96 in pre-market trading Thursday December 17, 2020.

    BioCardia Inc. (BCDA) is up more than 3.45% at $6.0 in pre-market hours Thursday December 17, 2020 after reporting $10.5 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The stock had dropped over -13.43% to $5.80 in the last trading session.

    Before the trading started on December 17, 2020, Canaan Inc. (CAN) is up 15.79% to reach $4.4. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.76 to $8.69.

    TransEnterix Inc. (TRXC) stock plunged -0.39% to $0.58 in the pre-market trading. The firm today revealed that Southern Surgical Hospital has entered into an agreement to lease and utilize a Senhance® Surgical System. The most recent rating by RBC Capital Mkts, on August 08, 2019, is a Sector perform.

    Xunlei Limited (NASDAQ: XNET) shares are trading up 7.89% at $3.28 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.38 to $5.94.

    Coeur Mining Inc. (CDE) grew over 4.09% at $10.7 in pre-market trading today after revealing details of the expansion of its Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, reflecting significant reserve growth and the benefits of a larger-scale expansion project.

    Hecla Mining Company (HL) stock moved up 2.41 percent to $5.96 in the pre-market trading.

    9 Meters Biopharma Inc. (NMTR), a Biotechnology company, rose about 19.21% at $0.9 in pre-market trading Thursday after declaring closing of offering of common stock.

    First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) stock moved up 1.74 percent to $12.3 in the pre-market trading.

  • 32 Stocks Making Sharp Moves in Pre Market Session

    32 Stocks Making Sharp Moves in Pre Market Session

    Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) stock soared 1.72% to $0.5088 in the pre-market trading after declaring $50 million prepayment on senior secured non-revolving term credit facility. The most recent rating by CIBC, on August 17, 2020, is a Neutral.

    FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) is up more than 2.09% at $8.31 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020. The stock had jumped over 5.71% to $8.14 in the last trading session.

    BioCardia Inc. (NASDAQ: BCDA) shares are trading up 5.22% at $7.05 at the time of writing after reporting that it has entered into definitive agreements with investors for the purchase and sale of 1,789,474 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $4.75 per share Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.91 to $6.95.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, MicroVision Inc. (MVIS) is down -1.9% to reach $4.13. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.15 to $3.45.

    Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIV) tumbled over -6.75% at $4.7 in pre-market trading today following completion of separation of Apartment Income REIT Corp.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, GeoVax Labs Inc. (GOVX) is down -7.86% to reach $3.4. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $2.30 to $60.00.

    Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd. (ANCN), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -7.99% at $2.65 in pre-market trading Wednesday after the company and and Chemomab Ltd. declared their entry into a definitive merger agreement.

    BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) shares are trading up 3.29% at $2.2 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.36 to $6.54. Analysts have a consensus price target of $3.50.

    Veru Inc. (VERU) stock moved down -7.5 percent to $8.63 in the pre-market trading. The company lately reported positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for Enobosarm.

    Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (NAK) is up more than 3.67% at $0.325 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020. The stock had dropped over -4.74% to $0.31 in the last trading session.

    Moderna Inc. (MRNA) stock plunged -3.33% to $142.32 in the pre-market trading. The company recently confirmed supply agreement with the Ministry of Health to supply Singapore with mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273). The most recent rating by Needham, on December 09, 2020, is a Hold.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, Teligent Inc. (TLGT) is up 2.2% to reach $0.93. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.46 to $6.46.

    HEXO Corp. (HEXO), a Drug Manufacturers – Specialty & Generic company, rose about 2.75% at $1.12 in pre-market trading Wednesday. The firm recently revealed it first quarter fiscal 2021 financial results.

    Gevo Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) shares are trading up 4.74% at $1.99 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.46 to $2.91.

    Timber Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TMBR) stock moved down -0.97 percent to $1.02 in the pre-market trading after receiving notice of allowance from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for Lead Asset TMB-001.

    Baidu Inc. (BIDU) is up more than 4.33% at $193.53 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020. The stock had jumped over 13.83% to $185.50 in the last trading session.

    Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) gained over 1.76% at $10.39 in pre-market trading Wednesday December 16, 2020 after provided a business update.

    Velodyne Lidar Inc. (VLDR) stock soared 3.91% to $20.2 in the pre-market trading after declaring a sales agreement for Alpha Prime sensors with May Mobility, a pioneer in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. The most recent rating by Needham, on December 15, 2020, is a Buy.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, Nikola Corporation (NKLA) is up 3.64% to reach $17.08. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $10.29 to $93.99.

    PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) shares are trading up 2.87% at $12.55 at the time of writing after paying over $268 million in property taxes to 50 California counties. Company’s 52-week ranged between $6.25 to $18.34. Analysts have a consensus price target of $15.

    SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc. (SLS) tumbled over -3.72% at $6.99 in pre-market trading today. The firm recently reported the pricing of $16.2 million registered direct offering.

    Nxt-ID Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD) shares are trading down -1.66% at $0.4795 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.21 to $0.89.

    Qualigen Therapeutics Inc. (QLGN), a Biotechnology company, rose about 1.23% at $4.12 in pre-market trading Wednesday following its announcement of issuance of U.S. Patent for expanded applications of ALAN Anticancer Platform Technology.

    Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (CCM) lost over -30.32% at $3.7 in pre-market trading Wednesday December 16, 2020.

    Aphria Inc. (APHA) grew over 11.45% at $9.05 in pre-market trading today following its declaration of definitive agreement with Tilray, Inc. (TLRY), to combine their businesses and create the world’s largest global cannabis company.

    Before the trading started on December 16, 2020, Hecla Mining Company (HL) is up 5.9% to reach $5.74. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.40 to $6.79.

    Twitter Inc. (TWTR), a Internet Content & Information company, rose about 3.1% at $54.46 in pre-market trading Wednesday after the declaration from the Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (AMZN), that Twitter (TWTR) has selected AWS to provide global cloud infrastructure to deliver Twitter timelines.

    Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. (TRCH) stock plunged -4.63% to $0.5332 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on March 13, 2020, is a Neutral.

    Arvinas Inc. (ARVN) is up more than 1.41% at $75.3 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020 after reporting the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 5,714,286 shares of its common stock at a price of $70.00 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions.

    Cinedigm Corp. (CIDM) stock plunged -0.54% to $0.84 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by The Benchmark Company, on July 07, 2020, is a Speculative buy.

    PDL BioPharma Inc. (PDLI) grew over 6.59% at $2.75 in pre-market trading today. The company recently reported that it has entered into a Capital Provision Agreement with Epps Investments LLC.

    vTv Therapeutics Inc. (VTVT) is down more than -31.99% at $2.02 in pre-market hours Wednesday December 16, 2020 after revealing that the Phase 2 Elevage study of azeliragon in people with mild Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes did not meet its primary objective of demonstrating an improvement in cognition as assessed by the 14-item Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale – Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-cog14) relative to placebo.

  • 31 stocks trending in pre-market

    31 stocks trending in pre-market

    NIO Limited (NIO) stock soared 2.95% to $42.19 in the pre-market trading following the pricing of offering of 68,000,000 American depositary shares. The most recent rating by Goldman, on December 01, 2020, is a Neutral. NIO Inc.

    Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) shares are trading up 7.17% at $10.39 at the time of writing after declaring positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for enobosarm, for the treatment of endocrine and chemotherapy resistant ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer, which was selected as a Spotlight Presentation at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Company’s 52-week ranged between $2.10 to $7.86. Analysts have a consensus price target of $6.

    Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) stock soared 2.45% to $19.64 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by MKM Partners, on December 07, 2020, is a Neutral.

    BioCardia Inc. (BCDA), a Biotechnology company, rose about 9.38% at $4.9 in pre-market trading Tuesday after reporting entry into definitive agreements with investors for the purchase and sale of 1,789,474 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $4.75 per share in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.

    Genius Brands International Inc. (GNUS) gained over 15.85% at $2.12 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 15, 2020. The company recently revealed that it has secured a commitment to receive $100 million in cash on January 15, 2021 from New York-based Mudrick Capital Management as a result of a new first lien debt financing.

    Nikola Corporation (NKLA) is up more than 2.38% at $16.8 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 15, 2020. The stock had dropped over -6.87% to $16.41 in the last trading session.

    Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. (SPCE) is up more than 2.83% at $27.22 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 15, 2020 following an update on test flight program. The stock had dropped over -17.38% to $26.47 in the last trading session.

    Before the trading started on December 15, 2020, Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) is up 2.32% to reach $12.8 after reporting merger with TCF Financial Corporation to create top 10 U.S. regional bank. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $6.82 to $15.63.

    Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) stock soared 2.65% to $26.38 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by B. Riley Securities, on November 10, 2020, is a Buy.

    XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) shares are trading up 3.86% at $48.99 at the time of writing after its P7 super-long range sports sedan received car of the Year 2021 award in Xuanyuan Awards. Company’s 52-week ranged between $17.11 to $74.49. Analysts have a consensus price target of $58.

    AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co. Ltd. (ANPC), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -5.26% at $5.4 in pre-market trading Tuesday following the proclamation from the firm that it has made significant progress in detecting pre-cancer diseases.

    Yamana Gold Inc. (AUY) stock moved up 2.66 percent to $5.4 in the pre-market trading.

    Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) gained over 3.9% at $9.05 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 15, 2020 following the declaration of pricing of offering of $762 million of convertible senior notes.

    IZEA Worldwide Inc. (IZEA) is down more than -5.68% at $0.9243 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 15, 2020 after announcing that it has seen a surge of new customers in Q4 2020. The stock had jumped over 15.00% to $0.98 in the last trading session.

    Cameco Corporation (CCJ) grew over 3.16% at $13.7 in pre-market trading today.

    Before the trading started on December 15, 2020, HEXO Corp. (HEXO) is down -2.8% to reach $0.9817 after releasing its first quarter fiscal 2021 financial results. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.35 to $2.30.

    Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM) stock soared 1.8% to $6.77 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on October 21, 2016, is a Buy.

    Teligent Inc. (TLGT) tumbled over -3.53% at $0.78 in pre-market trading today.

    Synlogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBX) shares are trading down -5.51% at $2.4 at the time of writing following advancement of SYNB1891 to combination arm dosing with PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor in the on-going phase 1 study for the treatment of solid tumors and lymphoma. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.35 to $3.99.

    BioNTech SE (BNTX) stock soared 5.48% to $114.2 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by BofA Securities, on December 01, 2020, is a Neutral. Pfizer Inc. (PFE) and BioNTech SE (BNTX) recently declared additional data on neutralizing antibody and T cell responses from the Phase 1/2 trial with BNT162b2 conducted in Germany

    Torchlight Energy Resources Inc. (TRCH) tumbled over -12.14% at $0.543 in pre-market trading today.

    Seelos Therapeutics Inc. (SEEL) stock moved up 5.47 percent to $1.35 in the pre-market trading after revealing the sale of a $12.0 million senior secured convertible note and shares of Seelos common stock to investors.

    Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) gained over 4.35% at $19.69 in pre-market trading Tuesday December 15, 2020 following the declaration of definitive agreement to sell its remaining non-core banner Cost Plus World Market (CPWM) to Kingswood Capital Management, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm.

    Before the trading started on December 15, 2020, Aerpio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ARPO) is down -3.33% to reach $1.16. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.42 to $2.31.

    Before the trading started on December 15, 2020, Energy Fuels Inc. (UUUU) is up 2.94% to reach $3.15 after reporting that it has entered into a three-year supply agreement with The Chemours Company (CC) to acquire a minimum of 2,500 tons per year of natural monazite sands. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.78 to $3.10.

    Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) grew over 5.62% at $1.69 in pre-market trading today after filing fiscal 2021 Q1 quarterly report.

    MicroVision Inc. (MVIS), a Scientific & Technical Instruments company, rose about 5.43% at $3.3 in pre-market trading Tuesday.

    NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NBY) is down more than -2.28% at $0.68 in pre-market hours Tuesday December 15, 2020 after reporting that its proprietary hypochlorous acid solution has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for a kill claim against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The stock had jumped over 0.86% to $0.70 in the last trading session.

    vTv Therapeutics Inc. (VTVT), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -10.44% at $2.66 in pre-market trading Tuesday after declaring a licensing agreement with Anteris Bio for worldwide rights to vTv’s novel clinical-stage Nrf2 activator compound, HPP971.

    Socket Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT) shares are trading down -15.38% at $2.42 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.76 to $4.50.

    ArcelorMittal (MT) grew over 4.3% at $22.08 in pre-market trading today after announcing investment agreement with Invitalia, an Italian state-owned company.

  • Biotech Roundup: Nurse in New York City was first vaccinated against COVID-19

    Biotech Roundup: Nurse in New York City was first vaccinated against COVID-19

    As the U.S. reached 300,000 deaths connected with Covid-19, the first shots were given. The nurse in New York City was first vaccinated against COVID-19. On Monday, during the American mass vaccine drive, the first shot was rendered, which opened a new chapter in the fight against coronavirus’s pandemic.

    This week’s total number of shipments could exceed 2.9 million doses of Pfizer vaccine, which the FDA approved last Friday night for emergency use. A further 2.9 million supplies are eligible three weeks from now for recipients to receive a second dose.

    Phase 3 clinical trials found that the vaccine is 95 percent successful over a spectrum of age, ethnic and racial groups when administered in two doses. The first vaccination this week is obtained by front-line community staff and others who work with long-term care.

    BioCardia Inc. (NASDAQ:BCDA) shares were trading up 58.87% at $4.48 at the time of writing on Monday following the company reported that it has entered into definitive agreements with investors for the purchase and sale of 1,789,474 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $4.75 per share in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.

    BioCardia Inc. (NASDAQ:BCDA) share price went from a low point around $1.91 to briefly over $6.75 in past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $4.48. BCDA market cap has remained high, hitting $60.84M at the time of writing, giving it price-to-sales ratio of more than 200.

    Rubius Therapeutics Inc. (RUBY) last closed at $8.73, in a 52-week range of $3.35 to $14.44. Analysts have a consensus price target of $10.67.

    AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co. Ltd. (ANPC) stock soar by 35.07% to $5.70 after reporting that it has made significant progress in detecting pre-cancer diseases.

    Synlogic Inc. (NASDAQ:SYBX) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 13.39% following the announcement of advancement of SYNB1891 to combination arm dosing with PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor in the on-going phase 1 study for the treatment of solid tumors and lymphoma. The most recent rating by Oppenheimer, on August 21, 2019, is at a Perform.

    Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) rose 29.20% after gaining more than $35.33 on Monday.

    Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (ABUS) last closed at $4.88, in a 52-week range of $0.88 to $9.02. Analysts have a consensus price target of $6.40.

    Amarin Corporation plc (AMRN) stock soar by 1.60% to $5.09 after announcing the presentation of important VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl)-related scientific findings during the National Lipid Association (NLA) Scientific Sessions 2020. The most recent rating by JP Morgan, on September 29, 2020, is at a Neutral.

    Arvinas Inc. (NASDAQ:ARVN) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 95.06% after revealing that it is commencing an underwritten public offering of $250.0 million of its common stock. The most recent rating by Oppenheimer, on December 14, 2020, is at an Outperform.

    BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ:BLRX) rose 26.97% after gaining more than $0.72 on Monday. The company on November 23, 2020 reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.

    Homology Medicines Inc. (FIXX) last closed at $11.97, in a 52-week range of $8.70 to $22.50.

    BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BCRX) stock soar by 4.68% to $8.50. The firm is presenting at the JMP Securities Hematology Summit, which is being conducted as a virtual event, on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. ET. The most recent rating by JP Morgan, on September 29, 2020, is at an Overweight.

    BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -14.95% after the company and Pfizer Inc. (PFE) declared additional data on neutralizing antibody and T cell responses from the Phase 1/2 trial with BNT162b2 conducted in Germany. The most recent rating by BofA Securities, on December 01, 2020, is at a Neutral.

    Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:AKBA) rose 10.80% after gaining more than $0.31 on Monday. The firm reported the latest scheduled program of AkebiaShares, a peer-to-peer educational series for the kidney community.

    Seelos Therapeutics Inc. (SEEL) last closed at $1.28, in a 52-week range of $0.42 to $1.71 after announcing the sale of a $12.0 million senior secured convertible note and shares of Seelos common stock to investors.

    VBI Vaccines Inc. (VBIV) stock soar by 6.71% to $3.34. The company recently revealed a partnership for the commercialization of VBI’s 3-antigen prophylactic hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine in the United States, Europe, and Canada, pending regulatory approvals. The most recent rating by Raymond James, on August 27, 2020, is at a Strong buy.