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  • On What Basis Did MRNA Stock Rise 8% Premarket?

    On What Basis Did MRNA Stock Rise 8% Premarket?

    Shares of biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines Moderna Inc. (MRNA) were trading up 8.08% in the premarket session at $280.65 as of the last check. During the last trading session, Moderna stock closed at $ 259.67, up 5.28% or $ 13.01. In the course of the session, MRNA shares fluctuated between $245.505 and $261.22.

    During the day, 14.19 million shares of MRNA stock were traded, which is higher than the company’s 50-day daily volume of 8.75 million and higher than its year-to-date volume of 10.63 million. MRNA stock has retreated 223.70% over the past 12 months, and it has gained 11.55% over the last week. A total of 109.31% has been gained by MRNA stock during the last six months, while a total of 62.43% has been gained during the last three months.

    Currently, MRNA has returned 148.56 percent so far this year. The price to earnings ratio for the MRNA stock is 207.1 8. MRNA stock continued to rise as news had emerged that it has been added to S&P 500 and that quarterly earnings will be released soon.

    When will MRNA be added to the S&P 500?

    From a science research-stage company developing messenger RNA (mRNA) in the field of science over the past decade, Moderna has grown into an organization with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics in six different therapeutic areas. In addition to increasing the mRNA patent portfolio and launching a fully integrated manufacturing facility that would enable the Company to produce products both at scale and at unprecedented speed, MRNA has also expanded its intellectual property portfolio in the fields of lipid nanoparticle formulation and mRNA formulation.

    In addition to its alliances with domestic and overseas partners, MRNA maintains partnerships with many Canadian and international organizations. This has allowed MRNA to pursue revolutionary science as well as rapid scale-up. Recent developments at MRNA have enabled their capabilities to result in an authorized use of a vaccine that was among the earliest and most effective against the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Moderna will replace Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. on S&P 500 index, announced the company yesterday. MRNA will be included in the index prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, July 21. Due to the acquisition of Alexion Pharmaceuticals by AstraZeneca Plc, MRNA has replaced Alexion on the charts pending final closing conditions.

    MRNA to release quarterly results:

    A live conference call and webcast will be held by Moderna on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 8:00 am ET. MRNA will provide its corporate update and financial results ahead of the conference call.

    In addition to the live conference call, a webcast of the call will also be available in the Investors section of the Moderna (MRNA) website under “Events and Presentations.” MRNA will make the archived webcast available on its website shortly after the conference call ends, and will remain accessible for one year following the call.

  • Is Pfizer (PFE) Stock Is Better Than Of Moderna (MRNA)?

    Is Pfizer (PFE) Stock Is Better Than Of Moderna (MRNA)?

    In December, Pfizer Inc (PFE) won’t be able to produce up to half of the new vaccine. The organization acknowledged that it is facing logistics issues. Customers will receive just 50 million out of the previously expected 100 million doses. The production goal remains the same for the whole of next year as Pfizer plans to ship about 1 billion doses. Even the closest rival Moderna Inc (MRNA) is adjusting the sales targets. Thus, it has been announced that the company will ship 100-125 million doses in the first quarter of 2021. This brings into question the achievement of the target of 500 million doses for the year as a whole and suggests implicitly that capability issues remain. The obstacles to mass delivery of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are similar as they must be transported and stored at temperatures no higher than -20 and -70 degrees Celsius, respectively.

    The market responded to this news ambiguously. In the last week, though Moderna shares increased about 20 percent, Pfizer shares rose just 8 percent. Once again, players prefer a more costly and less mass-produced, but more compact, vaccine. In part, this disparity in valuation can be explained by the fact that in the United States, the number of firms able to assist in the delivery of drugs multiplied. This involves meat producers with cooling systems and Uber, which has formally appealed to the authorities to allow taxi drivers the right to distribute the vaccine to hospitals and pharmacies in need. Pharmacy chains also volunteered to open vaccination points, and some are already included in the US state program.

    The unhealthy panic around the Moderna Inc (MRNA) stock is not justified in our view. The prices of their shares have increased 1.8 times in a month, while retaining unchanged distribution plans, and are now at least one third more expensive than their equilibrium value.

    Pfizer Inc (PFE), which is less reliant on its sales from vaccinations, is undervalued. In the coming months, the shares have a potential of up to 5 percent. We suggest buying them on a drawdown when the price hits $37 a share, anticipating a short-term correction in the market.

  • Surge Continued For Stocks of Vaccine Makers -Moderna (MRNA), Pfizer (PFE), BioNTech (BNTX), Novavax (NVAX) Rose On Monday

    Surge Continued For Stocks of Vaccine Makers -Moderna (MRNA), Pfizer (PFE), BioNTech (BNTX), Novavax (NVAX) Rose On Monday

    Moderna Inc (MRNA) was up 20.24%on Monday at $152.74. The biotechnology company has therefore applied for marketing authorizations for its coronavirus vaccine in the United States and Europe, which has been shown to be more than 94% successful in advanced clinical trials.

    Pfizer Inc (PFE) gained 2.90 percent to $38.31 and BioNTech SE (BNTX) added 12.96 percent to close at $124.24 on Monday. The drug manufacturing companies were able to receive regulatory approvals in the United Kingdom and the United States for their 95 percent successful vaccine candidate within a few days.

    Novavax Inc (NVAX) saw a rise of 10.99 percent to conclude the trading at $139.50. Stock of soared, while the biotechnology company again postponed the launch in the United States of a Phase III clinical trial of its Covid experimental vaccine, but cited a possible start-up in the coming weeks.

    S&P Global Inc (SPGI) was up 2.99 percent to $351.78. As expected, it announced IHS Markit’s acquisition of $44 billion in shares, the biggest merger and value acquisition since the beginning of the year. The total capitalization of IHS Markit is $37 billion.

    Airbnb is looking for a $30 billion to $33 billion valuation for its Wall Street IPO. Food distribution player, DoorDash, with its more than tripled sales in nine months and first quarterly profit, is also greedy for its IPO with a cap from $25 billion to $28 billion. Both companies are planning to join the Wall Street in mid-December.

    Netflix Inc (NFLX) slipped -0.13 percent to $490.70 in the last session. The video streaming service is expected to begin disclosing revenue of more than GBP 1 billion from British subscribers to tax authorities in the UK, according to the Guardian. The Guardian claims that Netflix’s decision could place pressure on other U.S. tech giants such as Google or Amazon, who are currently preventing such reporting by optimizing their taxation.

  • What changed for these 49 stocks in Pre-Market Session?

    What changed for these 49 stocks in Pre-Market Session?

    Fuel Tech Inc. (FTEK) stock plunged -8.8% to $1.14 in the pre-market trading after the technology company offered advanced engineering solutions for the optimization of combustion, pollution control, and water treatment systems in utility and industrial applications, financial results for the third quarter were officially published. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on March 13, 2020, is at a Neutral.

    Equillium Inc. (NASDAQ: EQ) shares are trading down -4.17% at $4.83 at the time of writing after on November 11, the company announced quarterly results for the third quarter of 2020. The company’s 52-week range was noted as $2.20 to $27.05. Analysts have a consensus price target of $24.

    Immuron Limited (IMRN) tumbled over -4.17% at $8.05 in pre-market trading today. US DoD Naval Medical Research Center Reports Positive Immunological Responses to Vaccine.

    Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. (INFI), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -6.62% at $1.41 in pre-market trading Thursday following an earnings surprise of -6.67 percent was revealed by the company. It was anticipated a quarter ago that this drugmaker would report a loss of $0.20 per share when it actually posted a $0.16 loss, providing a 20 percent surprise.
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    Tellurian Inc. (TELL) stock moved down -5.6 percent to $1.18 in the pre-market trading following the company finished the third quarter of 2020, with cash and cash equivalents of roughly $77.9 million and current borrowings of about $80.8 million. The balance sheet of Tellurian accounted for about $293.3 million in total assets.

    Co-Diagnostics Inc. (CODX) gained over 5.19% at $13.99 in pre-market trading Thursday 12 November 2020. Co-Diagnostics, Inc. CoPrimers™ Shown to be Effective in COVID-19 Saliva PCR Tests Without Sample Extraction.

    Abeona Therapeutics Inc. (ABEO) is down more than -3.85% at $1.25 in pre-market hours Thursday 12 November 2020 after a front-runner in gene and cell therapy, revealed quarterly results and business updates. The stock had jumped over 13.04% to $1.30 in the last trading session.

    Before the trading started on 12 November 2020, MannKind Corporation (MNKD) is down -3.57% to reach $2.7. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.80 to $2.52.

    RAVE Restaurant Group Inc. (RAVE) stock plunged -11.84% to $0.67 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on May 12, 2016, is at a Neutral.

    Dada Nexus Limited (NASDAQ: DADA) shares are trading up 5.08% at $32.7 at the time of writing. The company’s 52-week range was noted as $14.60 to $37.38. Analysts have a consensus price target of $36.

    FuelCell Energy Inc. (FCEL) tumbled over -1.49% at $2.65 in pre-market trading today.

    Zoom Video Communications Inc. (ZM), a Telecom Services company, rose about 3.38% at $427.3 in pre-market trading Thursday.

    Canaan Inc. (CAN) stock moved up 3.05 percent to $2.7 in the pre-market trading.

    Muscle Maker Inc. (GRIL) lost over -9.6% at $1.79 in pre-market trading Thursday 12 November 2020.

    Moderna Inc. (MRNA) is up more than 5.03% at $86.59 in pre-market hours Thursday 12 November 2020. The stock had jumped over 8.40% to $82.44 in the last trading session. Moderna Has Completed Case Accrual for First Planned Interim Analysis of its mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273).

    Before the trading started on 12 November 2020, Coty Inc. (COTY) is down -3.89% to reach $4.45 after the company topped analysts’ outlook and surged as much as 22.2% on Nov 6 following its first-quarter fiscal 2021 results. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $2.65 to $13.01.

    Pinduoduo Inc. (PDD) stock soared 17.53% to $131.0 in the pre-market trading following an innovative and emerging tech firm and one of the top Chinese e-commerce players, revealed its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. The most recent rating by Goldman, on November 03, 2020, is a Buy.

    Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) shares are trading up 3.48% at $175.01 at the time of writing following the news recently that pharmaceutical companies are closing on their COVID-19 vaccine candidates. The company’s 52-week range was noted as $30.50 to $187.75. Analysts have a consensus price target of $164.

    GrowGeneration Corp. (GRWG) grew over 7.26% at $22.46 in pre-market trading today after GrowGeneration reported record third-quarter 2020 Financial Results.

    Blink Charging Co. (BLNK), a Specialty Retail company, rose about 5.09% at $10.73 in pre-market trading Thursday.

    LightInTheBox Holding Co. Ltd. (LITB) stock moved up 3.31 percent to $2.5 in the pre-market trading.

    Bionano Genomics Inc. (BNGO) gained over 14.13% at $0.639 in pre-market trading Thursday 12 November 2020. Multi-Center Evaluation of Bionano Optical Genome Mapping by Cytogenetics Thought Leaders in the US Leads to Recommendation for Bionano’s Saphyr to Replace Karyotyping as First-Line Test for Detection and Identification of Structural and Copy Number Variants in Leukemia Patients.

    Vroom Inc. (VRM) is down more than -9.88% at $36.77 in pre-market hours Thursday 12 November 2020 following Vroom reported third Quarter 2020 results. The stock had jumped over 6.56% to $40.80 in the last trading session.

    Before the trading started on 12 November 2020, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (TKC) is up 3.16% to reach $5.23. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $4.36 to $6.36.

    Himax Technologies Inc. (HIMX) stock soared 12.2% to $4.6 in the pre-market trading after the prediction of Revenue to surge by approx. 10% consecutively and Gross Margin to get close to 29%. The most recent rating by Credit Suisse, on April 01, 2020, is at an Outperform.

    Qualigen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: QLGN) shares are trading down -10.03% at $3.23 at the time of writing. The company’s 52-week range was noted as $3.29 to $21.50.

    NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NBY) grew over 8.82% at $0.67 in pre-market trading today.

    IMAC Holdings Inc. (IMAC), a Medical Care Facilities company, rose about 146.1% at $2.05 in pre-market trading Thursday. IMAC Holdings, Inc. Expands Missouri Footprint with Acquisition of Lockwood Chiropractic in Webster Groves.

    Sino-Global Shipping America Ltd. (SINO) stock moved up 62.18 percent to $3.13 in the pre-market trading.

    InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp. (NVIV) lost over -3.21% at $0.555 in pre-market trading Thursday 12 November 2020.

    Castor Maritime Inc. (CTRM) is up more than 18.5% at $0.1595 in pre-market hours Thursday 12 November 2020 after the company posted fiscal Results for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020. The stock had jumped over 4.95% to $0.13 in the last trading session.

    Before the trading started on 12 November 2020, Just Energy Group Inc. (JE) is down -13.28% to reach $5.29 as a retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities, revealed its quarterly results for the fiscal year 2021. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $4.27 to $93.72.

    OraSure Technologies Inc. (OSUR) stock soared 4.55% to $14.02 in pre-market trading after the company recently topped its 3rd quarter fiscal earnings predictions. The most recent rating by Evercore ISI, on August 21, 2020, is at an Outperform.

    Riot Blockchain Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) shares are trading up 4.17% at $3.75 at the time of writing after the news that Bitcoin might take off again after a big gap. The company’s 52-week range was noted as $0.51 to $4.58.

    NortonLifeLock Inc. (NLOK) tumbled over -7.02% at $18.68 in pre-market trading today despite the earnings beat in the recent week.

    NIO Limited (NIO), an Auto Manufacturers company, rose about 3.41% at $44.55 in pre-market trading Thursday after the analyst’s prediction that NIO can be the main player in the Electric Vehicle market.

    JD.com Inc. (JD) stock moved up 5.38 percent to $87.3 in the pre-market trading following the news that JD.com was the largest US seller in China on Singles day.

    Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (KNDI) gained over 8.84% at $6.77 in pre-market trading Thursday 12 November 2020 despite its disappointing sales results in the financial 3rd quarter of this year.

    ICL Group Ltd (ICL) is up more than 3.11% at $3.98 in pre-market hours Thursday 12 November 2020 as the company topped analysts’ outlook on every front. The stock had jumped over 3.21% to $3.86 in the last trading session.

    Before the trading started on 12 November 2020, Uxin Limited (UXIN) is down -3.81% to reach $1.01 after the news that the company’s proprietary rating system has been introduced that assesses and determines the quality of a used vehicle, offers greater precision to make the decision-making process simpler for consumers and enhances the overall consumer experience. The stock has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.72 to $3.30.

    Baozun Inc. (BZUN) stock soared 3.07% to $40.57 in pre-market trading after the news that the stock still carries a great potential for investors. The most recent rating by Credit Suisse, on June 03, 2020, is at an Outperform.

    XpresSpa Group Inc. (NASDAQ: XSPA) shares are trading up 4.47% at $1.87 at the time of writing after the news that the firm to offer Business Update and will reveal Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results on November 16, 2020. The company’s 52-week range was noted as $0.15 to $8.82.

    KE Holdings Inc. (BEKE) grew over 3.48% at $72.02 in pre-market trading today after the news that the company will announce its quarterly report on November 16, 2020.

    Revolve Group Inc. (RVLV), an Internet Retail company, dropped about -8.96% at $20.43 in pre-market trading Thursday after the company Announced Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results with topping all analysts predictions.
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    American Tower Corporation (REIT) (AMT) stock moved up 2.75 percent to $245.0 in the pre-market trading after the reports that the company took over InSite Wireless Group for USD 3.5 billion.

    BIO-key International Inc. (BKYI) gained over 16.2% at $0.52 in pre-market trading Thursday 12 November 2020.

    Liminal BioSciences Inc. (LMNL) is up more than 11.19% at $4.57 in pre-market hours Thursday 12 November 2020 after the report that the firm will reschedule its announcement of quarterly results and conference call. The stock had jumped over 2.49% to $4.11 in the last trading session.

    Before the trading started on 12 November 2020, GoHealth Inc. (GOCO) is down -4.5% to reach $12.73. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $10.02 to $26.25.

    XPeng Inc. (XPEV) stock soared 10.53% to $37.06 in pre-market trading after the company unveiled upbeat quarterly results. The most recent rating by Citigroup, on November 04, 2020, is a Buy.

  • 18 Biotech Stocks That Are Great Options To Invest In

    18 Biotech Stocks That Are Great Options To Invest In

    The biotech industry is considered to be an attractive industry for the investor. This industry is continuously adopting new technological advancements. As time passes by every aspect of daily existence experience changes because of new technological breakthroughs and advancement in knowledge. Technology plays an important role in changing the lifestyle of humans. This technology also plays a very important role in the biotech industry.

    This technology has historically grown quickly. The biotech industry is striving to develop a treatment for complex diseases. It is anticipated that in 2021, one of the continuing trends in biotech is the continued improvement and development of drug research. The new technology help researchers to improve and assess diagnosis and treatment using medications.

    Check out the top 18 biotech companies you should add to your portfolio:

    BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ: BLRX)

    BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ: BLRX) shares were trading up 33.78% at $1.98 at the time of writing on Friday. BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ: BLRX) share price went from a low point around $1.06 to briefly over $3.04 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $1.98. BLRX market cap has remained high, hitting $39.57M at the time of writing. BioLineRx Ltd. (BLRX) has earlier announced the promising results from the ongoing GENESIS Phase III trial motixafortide for stem cell mobilization (SCM) in multiple myeloma patients.

    Miragen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: MGEN)

    Miragen Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: MGEN) last closed at $1.31, in a 52-week range of $0.31 to $2.27. Miragen Therapeutics Inc. (MGEN) has earlier acquired  Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. It has traded up 321.22% and traded down -42.29% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 4.80 and a quick ratio of 4.80. This company has a market capitalization of $79.29 million at the time of writing.

    Equillium Inc. (NASDAQ: EQ)

    Equillium Inc. (NASDAQ: EQ) stock soar by 5.83% to $6.35. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on July 14, 2020, is at a Buy. Previously, Equillium Inc. (EQ) has revealed that it has received a ‘Study May Proceed letter’ from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence a Phase 3 clinical trial, titled  EQUINOX, evaluating itolizumab in hospitalized COVID-19 patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

    Titan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: TTNP)

    Titan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: TTNP) shares headed falling, lower as much as -3.24%. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on June 26, 2019, is at a Buy. Titan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TTNP) revealed the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 80,000,000 units at a price of $0.10 per unit. Each unit issued in the offering comprised of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock.

    Trevena Inc. (NASDAQ: TRVN)

    Trevena Inc. (NASDAQ: TRVN) rose 2.34% after gaining more than $0.06 on Friday. Trevena Inc. (TRVN) has disclosed that oliceridine has been classified as a Schedule II controlled substance by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 16.20 and a quick ratio of 16.20. This company has a market capitalization of $381.29 million at the time of writing.

    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE)

    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE) last closed at $6.94, in a 52-week range of $1.45 to $19.39. Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (SRNE) has earlier announced preclinical data about intravenous COVI-AMG™ (STI-2020; Affinity Matured COVI-GUARD) neutralizing antibody (nAb) in a preprint publication.

    iBio Inc. (AMEX: IBIO)

    iBio Inc. (AMEX: IBIO) shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.69%. The most recent rating by Alliance Global Partners, on June 26, 2020, is at a Buy. iBio Inc. (IBIO) has earlier appointed Dr. Alexandra Kropotova to its Board of Directors, effective as of October 14, 2020. Dr. Kropotova has also been chosen as a member of iBio’s new Science & Technology Committee, which shall be chaired by Dr. Philip Russell.

    Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INO)

    Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) fall -6.10% after losing more than -$0.64 on Friday. Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (INO) announced that it is scheduled to release its third-quarter financial results of 2020 on November 9, 2020.  This company has a market capitalization of $1.76 billion at the time of writing.

    Vaxart Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT)

    Vaxart Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT) last closed at $4.92, in a 52-week range of $0.27 to $17.49. A class action has started on behalf of certain shareholders in Vaxart, Inc. It has traded up 1749.62% and traded down -71.87% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 4.00 and a quick ratio of 4.00. This company has a market capitalization of $580.22 million at the time of writing.

    Axovant Gene Therapies Ltd. (NASDAQ: AXGT)

    Axovant Gene Therapies Ltd. (NASDAQ: AXGT) stock drop by -41.64% to $2.13. The most recent rating by Cantor Fitzgerald, on April 17, 2020, is at an Overweight. Axovant Gene Therapies Ltd. (AXGT) has earlier announced program updates on Friday, October 30, 2020, at 11:30 AM Eastern time, for the Company’s AXO-Lenti-PD gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease.

    Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA)

    Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA) shares headed falling, lower as much as -2.20%. The most recent rating by Needham, on November 14, 2019, is at a Buy. Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (AKBA) earlier revealed that it is scheduled to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, on November 5, 2020, before the opening of the market.

    Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA)

    Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) fall -5.35% after losing more than -$3.81 on Friday. Moderna Inc. (MRNA) earlier revealed that it has been recognized as one of the global biopharmaceutical industry’s top employers in Science and ScienceCareers’ 2020 Top Employers Survey for the sixth consecutive year.

    Heat Biologics Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBX)

    Heat Biologics Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBX) stock soar by 3.45% to $1.20. The most recent rating by B. Riley Securities, on October 14, 2020, is at a Buy. Heat Biologics Inc. (HTBX) share price went from a low point around $0.19 to briefly over $4.30 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $1.20. HTBX market cap has remained high, hitting $172.30 Million at the time of writing.

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX)

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX) last closed at $0.26, in a 52-week range of $0.10 to $1.56. Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (ONTX) revealed that Dr. Steven M. Fruchtman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company update during the 2020 BIO Investor Forum Digital event taking place October 13-15.

    Clovis Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVS)

    Clovis Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVS) stock drop by -4.27% to $4.93. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on May 18, 2020, is at a Buy. Clovis Oncology Inc. (CLVS) is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2020 financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2020, before the open of the U.S. financial markets. Clovis’ senior management will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 8:30 a.m.

    BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: BCRX)

    BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: BCRX) shares headed rising, higher as much as 2.41%. The most recent rating by JP Morgan, on September 29, 2020, is at an Overweight. BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BCRX) revealed that the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted oral, once-daily berotralstat a positive scientific opinion through the Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS).

    Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX)

    Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) rose 0.59% after gaining more than $0.01 on Friday. Soligenix Inc. (SNGX) has disclosed that continued optional treatment with SGX301 across all lesions during the compassionate use, safety portion of the trial (Cycle 3), for a total of 6 months in the study, continued to significantly improve responses and remained safe and well-tolerated in its FLASH study.

    Scholar Rock Holding Corporation (SRRK)

    Scholar Rock Holding Corporation (SRRK) last closed at $38.90, in a 52-week range of $6.95 to $46.50. Analysts have a consensus price target of $30.00. Scholar Rock Holding Corporation (SRRK) announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 2,948,718 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $39.00 per share.

  • Here’s Why You Should Hold These 15 Biotech Stocks

    Here’s Why You Should Hold These 15 Biotech Stocks

    The biotechnology industry is considered to be an attractive industry for investors as the investors are always looking for safe and secure investments. This industry is a good option for investors as it is a strong and profitable industry. Companies in the biotechnology industry are continuously striving and exploring treatment for rare diseases. This industry has a significant contribution to the well-being of society. The biotechnology industry is constantly experiencing tech improvements and new scientific discoveries.

    Technology has always been at the heart of the biotechnology industry. New technological advancements are helpful for the biotechnology industry. This industry is anticipated to show a higher growth rate over the period of the next seven years. Globally, it is predicted that this industry will generate massive revenue in the coming years and it will also provide investment opportunities to investors who want to invest in the research and development of this industry.

    The following are the leading companies in the biotechnology industry. Let check how these companies are providing the best services to their clients:

    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE)

    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE) shares were trading down -10.49% at $9.30 at the time of writing on Friday. Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE) share price went from a low point around $1.45 to briefly over $19.39 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $9.30. SRNE market cap has remained high, hitting $2.72B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 70.

    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (SRNE) has announced earlier that it has secured the receipt of clearance from a Brazilian regulatory agency to continue with a Phase 2 clinical trial of Abivertinib in mild, moderate, and severe COVID-19 patients. If we look at the recent analyst rating SRNE, H.C. Wainwright reiterated coverage on SRNE shares with a Buy rating.

    EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: EYPT)

    EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc. (EYPT) last closed at $0.48, in a 52-week range of $0.46 to $2.69. EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc. (EYPT) revealed changes to its existing debt facility with CRG Servicing LLC (CRG). Under the terms of the amendment, CRG has waived the covenant associated with the Company’s net product revenue of DEXYCU and YUTIQ for the twelve-month period ending on December 31, 2020.

    Vaxart Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT)

    Vaxart Inc. (VXRT) stock drop by -3.49% to $6.08. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on August 12, 2020, is at a Buy. The Schall Law Firm disclosed that the class-action lawsuit has been lodged against Vaxart, Inc. (VXRT)  for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Novan Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVN)

    Novan Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVN) shares headed falling, lower as much as -4.59%. The most recent rating by Piper Jaffray, on January 06, 2020, is at a Neutral. Novan Inc. (NOVN) revealed earlier that the positive in vitro results exhibited the potential efficacy of its NITRICIL™ platform technology as an antiviral against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

    Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA)

    Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA) rose 3.42% after gaining more than $0.13 on Friday. Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (AKBA) revealed that it is scheduled to present data from its global Phase 3 programs of vadadustat for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adult patients on dialysis ) and not on dialysis at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2020 Reimagined (ASN Kidney Week) on October 22 – 25, 2020.

    Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ: RPRX)

    Royalty Pharma plc (RPRX) last closed at $41.81, in a 52-week range of $38.54 to $56.50. Analysts have a consensus price target of $52.67. Royalty Pharma plc (RPRX) disclosed today that it is scheduled to announce its third-quarter 2020 financial results on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, before the U.S. financial markets open.

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) stock soar by 1.30% to $218.08. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on July 31, 2020, is at a Buy. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) shared an update on its clinical programs targeting the small molecule correction of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).

    iBio Inc. (AMEX: IBIO)

    iBio Inc. (AMEX: IBIO) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.44%. The most recent rating by Alliance Global Partners, on June 26, 2020, is at a Buy. iBio Inc. (IBIO) earlier revealed it has appointed Dr. Alexandra Kropotova to its Board of Directors, effective as of October 14, 2020. Dr. Kropotova has also been chosen as a member of iBio’s new Science & Technology Committee, which shall be chaired by Dr. Philip Russell.

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX)

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX) last closed at $0.29, in a 52-week range of $0.10 to $1.56. Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (ONTX) earlier disclosed that Dr. Steven M. Fruchtman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company update during the 2020 BIO Investor Forum Digital event taking place October 13-15. Dr. Fruchtman and Avi Oler, Senior VP, Corporate Development, will be available for 1×1 meetings scheduled through the Bio Partnering system.

    Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA)

    Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -2.17%. The most recent rating by SVB Leerink, on September 08, 2020, is at an Underperform. Moderna Inc. (MRNA) has earlier disclosed the initiation of a rolling submission to Health Canada for mRNA-1273. This initiation follows positive results from a preclinical viral challenge study of mRNA-1273 and the positive interim analysis of the Phase 1 study of mRNA-1273 in healthy adults and older adults.

    Selecta Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: SELB)

    Selecta Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: SELB) rose 18.01% after gaining more than $0.38 on Friday. Selecta Biosciences Inc. (SELB) has earlier announced an agreement with IGAN Biosciences, Inc. The agreement is the Research License and Option agreement signed to study Selecta’s ImmTOR™ immune tolerance platform in combination with IGAN’s immunoglobulin A (IgA) protease for the treatment of IgA Nephropathy (IgAN).

    Immunomedics Inc. (NASDAQ: IMMU)

    Immunomedics Inc. (NASDAQ: IMMU) stock soar by 0.08% to $87.56. The most recent rating by Barclays, on May 05, 2020, is at an Overweight. Immunomedics Inc. (IMMU) disclosed that the Office of Orphan Products Development of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Trodelvy orphan status for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with glioblastoma.

    Clovis Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVS)

    Clovis Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVS) fall -0.75% after losing more than -$0.05 on Friday. Clovis Oncology Inc. (CLVS) share price went from a low point around $2.93 to briefly over $17.37 in the past 52 weeks. It has moved up 102.56% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -65.83% from its 52-weeks high. CLVS market cap has remained high, hitting $532.72 million at the time of writing.

    Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INO)

    Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) stock drop by -2.95% to $11.85. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on September 28, 2020, is at a Buy. Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (INO) share price went from a low point around $2.09 to briefly over $33.79 in the past 52 weeks. It has moved up 456.84% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -65.56% from its 52-weeks high. INO market cap has remained high, hitting $2.05 Billion at the time of writing.

    MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ: MNKD)

    MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ: MNKD) last closed at $2.00, in a 52-week range of $0.80 to $2.48. MannKind Corporation (MNKD) has moved up 157.08% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -17.07% from its 52-weeks high. MNKD market cap has remained high, hitting $441.20 Million at the time of writing.

  • 20 Trending Stocks In Biotechnology Industry You Should Consider Buying

    20 Trending Stocks In Biotechnology Industry You Should Consider Buying

    Investors are always looking for safe and secure investments and as a strong and profitable industry, the biotechnology industry is considered to be an attractive area of investment. This industry has experienced massive growth in recent years and is continuously adopting new technological advancements to keep pace with the fast-growing market. Biotechnology is a set of tools that uses living organisms to create or change a product, improve plants, trees, or animals, or develop microorganisms for specific uses.

    Modern Biotechnology’s main focus is on medicine. The companies in this sector are involved in the development of new treatments for various complex diseases. Technology has always been at the heart of the biotechnology industry. As the new technologies emerged with the passage of time the efficiency of companies has also improved. Similarly, technological advancements have also changed the clinical trial process.

    There are various other trends that the companies are following. Let see the top 20 companies in the biotechnology industry to get a better view:

    Cassava Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: SAVA)

    Cassava Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: SAVA) last closed at $11.47, in a 52-week range of $1.05 to $11.25. Analysts have a consensus price target of $17.00. Cassava Sciences Inc. (SAVA) has earlier announced the results of the Phase 2b study with its drug candidate Sumifilam, in Alzheimer’s disease. The clinical study which has received the funding by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has shown the improvement in Alzheimer’s disease. Cassava Sciences Inc. (SAVA) market cap has remained high, hitting $242.02 M at the time of writing.

    Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INO)

    Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) stock soar by 10.21% to $16.94. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on July 01, 2020, is at a Sell. Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (INO) has revealed that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed the company that it has some questions related to the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate INO-4800, including its CELLECTRA 2000 delivery device to be used in the trial. the company said that it will halt the trial until it clear all the ambiguities of FDA.

    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE)

    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 4.84%. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on July 31, 2020, is at a Buy. Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (SRNE) has earlier revealed the results of its’ multicenter, open-label, Phase 1b Study to Evaluate Safety and MTD of Epidural Resiniferatoxin Injection for the Treatment of Intractable Cancer Pain at the 14th Annual Pain Therapeutics Summit. The company has reported the encouraging results from its Phase 1b study to evaluate Epidural Resiniferatoxin Injection.

    Vaxart Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT)

    Vaxart Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT) rose 7.40% after gaining more than $0.51 on Friday. Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Vaxart, Inc. Vaxart Inc. share price went from a low point around $0.25 to briefly over $17.49 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $7.40. Vaxart Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $752.43 M at the time of writing.

    Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX)

    Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX) stock soar by 10.86% to $113.56. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on August 06, 2020, is at a Buy. Par Sterile Products, LLC (Par Sterile) has entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Novavax, Inc. to provide fill-finish manufacturing services at its plant in Rochester, Michigan for NVX-CoV2373, Novavax’ COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX)

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -3.23%. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on March 01, 2018, is at a Buy. Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (ONTX) earlier revealed that it has started the Phase 1 clinical trial in China for ON 123300 by its partner, HanX Biopharmaceuticals. Onconova has partnered with HanX Biopharmaceuticals in December 2017 for the development, registration, and commercialization of ON 123300 in China.

    Jaguar Health Inc. (NASDAQ: JAGX)

    Jaguar Health Inc. (NASDAQ: JAGX) last closed at $0.31, in a 52-week range of $0.29 to $1.38. Jaguar Health Inc. (JAGX) earlier revealed itis scheduled to participate in its first “Diarrhea Dialogues” virtual event on October 20 from 3:00 PM. The event, open to the financial and business community, will discuss the importance of supportive care for cancer patients as it relates to chronic lower GI tract distress, specifically with regard to debilitating diarrhea experienced as a result of cancer therapy.

    Zogenix Inc. (NASDAQ: ZGNX)

    Zogenix Inc. (NASDAQ: ZGNX) stock drop by -1.46% to $17.50. The most recent rating by Raymond James, on August 25, 2020, is at an Mkt perform. Zogenix Inc. (ZGNX) has revealed the pricing of its offering of $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.75% convertible senior notes due 2027 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

    Trevena Inc. (NASDAQ: TRVN)

    Trevena Inc. (NASDAQ: TRVN) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 4.04%. The most recent rating by Guggenheim, on September 14, 2020, is at a Buy. Trevena Inc. (TRVN) has earlier participated in three presentations at the virtual 2020 American College of Clinical Pharmacology (ACCP) Annual Meeting. The meetings have taken place from September 21st to 23rd, 2020.

    VBI Vaccines Inc. (NASDAQ: VBIV)

    VBI Vaccines Inc. (NASDAQ: VBIV) last closed at $3.08, in a 52-week range of $0.47 to $6.93. VBI Vaccines Inc. (VBIV) is scheduled to participate in upcoming presentations including Sci-B-Vac: Results on Ph3 Hep B vaccine, Targeting CMV for the development of effective GBM immunotherapy on September 29 and 30, 2020, respectively. It has today participated in the COVID-19 panel discussion on the topic: What existing treatments and vaccine development platforms show promise to control the rate of infection and spread?

    Brickell Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: BBI)

    Brickell Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: BBI) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 3.90%. The most recent rating by Lake Street, on August 28, 2020, is at a Buy. Brickell Biotech Inc. (BBI) has revealed that its Japanese development partner, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has received approval to manufacture and market sofpironium bromide gel, 5% under the brand name ECCLOCK in Japan for the treatment of primary axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis.

    VYNE Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VYNE)

    VYNE Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: VYNE) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -6.17%. VYNE Therapeutics Inc. (VYNE) has revealed that the Company will host a physician symposium on AMZEEQ and ZILXI™ on Thursday, October 1, 2020. VYNE market cap has remained high, hitting $271.70-M at the time of writing.

    Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ACOR)

    Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ACOR) shares were trading up 30.13% at $0.62 at the time of writing on Friday. Acorda Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ACOR) share price went from a low point around $0.42 to briefly over $3.27 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $0.62. ACOR market cap has remained high, hitting $22.70M at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 0. If we look at the recent analyst rating ACOR, H.C. Wainwright downgraded coverage on ACOR shares with a Neutral rating.

    Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA)

    Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) last closed at $69.47, in a 52-week range of $13.53 to $95.21. Analysts have a consensus price target of $91.90. Moderna Inc. (MRNA) has moved up 413.45% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -327.03% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 17.30. This company’s market capitalization has remained high, hitting $25.72 billion at the time of writing.

    iBio Inc. (AMEX: IBIO)

    iBio Inc. (AMEX: IBIO) rose 7.77% after gaining more than $0.15 on Friday. iBio Inc. (IBIO) share price went from a low point around $0.05 to briefly over $7.45 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $2.08. iBio Inc. has moved up 4060.00% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -72.08% from its 52-weeks high.  IBIO market cap has remained high, hitting $336.61 M at the time of writing.

    Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA)

    Akebia Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: AKBA) rose 0.81% after gaining more than $0.02 on Friday.  In the past 52-weeks of trading, this company’s stock has fluctuated between the low of $2.34 and a high of $13.71. It has moved up 5.98% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -8191% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 2.30. This company’s market capitalization has remained high, hitting $347.50 million at the time of writing.

    Vaccinex Inc. (NASDAQ: VCNX)

    Vaccinex Inc. (NASDAQ: VCNX) stock drop by -1.10% to $1.79. The most recent rating by BTIG Research, on September 23, 2020, is at a Neutral. Vaccinex Inc. (VCNX) share price went from a low point around $1.70 to briefly over $12.23 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $1.79. VCNX has moved up 5.29% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -85.36% from its 52-weeks high.  VCNX market cap has remained high, hitting $36.19M at the time of writing.

    Ocugen Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN)

    Ocugen Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN) rose 2.29% after gaining more than $0.0 on Friday. In the past 52-weeks of trading, this company’s stock has fluctuated between the low of $0.17 and a high of $16.80. It has moved up 78.53% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -98.19% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 3.30. This company’s market capitalization has remained high, hitting $40.03 million at the time of writing.

    9 Meters Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: NMTR)

    9 Meters Biopharma Inc. (NMTR) last closed at $0.76, in a 52-week range of $0.37 to $1.22. 9 Meters Biopharma Inc. (NMTR) has moved up 106.59% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -37.33% from its 52-weeks high. Looking at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of 1.30. This company’s market capitalization has remained high, hitting $101.25 million at the time of writing.

    Clovis Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVS)

    Clovis Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: CLVS) stock soar by 3.25% to $5.88. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on May 18, 2020, is at a Buy. Clovis Oncology Inc. (CLVS) share price went from a low point around $2.93 to briefly over $17.37 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $5.88. CLVS has moved up 100.68% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -66.15% from its 52-weeks high.  CLVS market cap has remained high, hitting $502.33M at the time of writing.

     

  • 20 Trending Stocks In Biotechnology Industry That Need Your Attention

    20 Trending Stocks In Biotechnology Industry That Need Your Attention

    Biotechnology is considered to be the backbone of many industrial sectors and it makes a significant contribution to the well being of society. Every single day we saw changes in every sector as we experience advancements of knowledge and the new technological breakthroughs.  One of the industries that constantly change is the biotechnology industry.

    2020 is the year of continuous development and improvement in drug research. This industry is the leading rapidly growing sector of the economy. There are various trends in the biotechnology industry that the world should expect in the coming years such as the production of personalized medicines thanks to the advancement in genetics and continuous development and improvement in drug research.

    Let’s take a quick look at the 20 leading companies which are following new trends in the biotechnology sector:

    Vaxart Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT)

    Vaxart Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT) shares were trading up 46.79% at $7.78 at the time of writing on Monday. Vaxart Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT) share price went from a low point around $0.25 to briefly over $17.49 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $7.78. VXRT market cap has remained high, hitting $766.25M at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 90.

    Vaxart Inc. has revealed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its review of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating its oral COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Vaxart Inc. also gave an update on its COVID-19 program.

    Cassava Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: SAVA)

    Cassava Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: SAVA) last closed at $7.75, in a 52-week range of $1.05 to $10.95. Cassava Sciences has announced the final results of a Phase 2bclinical study of Sumifilam in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease. Sumifilam is the first of a new class of drug compounds that bind to a protein called Filamin A. Cassava Sciences Inc. (SAVA) has earlier held a conference call on September 14.  Cassava Sciences Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $182.51 million at the time of writing.

    Immunomedics Inc. (IMMU)

    Immunomedics Inc. (IMMU) stock soar by 97.99% to $83.65. The most recent rating by Barclays, on May 05, 2020, is at an Overweight. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) has earlier announced that it has decided to buy biotech company Immunomedics Inc for $21 billion. This decision will strengthen its cancer portfolio by gaining access to a promising drug.  Immunomedics Inc. (IMMU) has a total market capitalization of $19.19 billion.

    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE)

    Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE) shares headed rising, higher as much as 17.88%. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on July 31, 2020, is at a Buy. Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE) has earlier disclosed that it has signed an exclusive license agreement with Mayo Clinic for an antibody-drug-nanoparticle albumin-bound (nab) immune complexes (ADNICs) platform targeting many types of human diseases including various solid and liquid tumors. Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. has a market cap of $1.86 billion.

    Novan Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVN)

    Novan Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVN) rose 13.00% after gaining more than $0.06 on Monday. Novan Provides Pipeline and Priority Development Programs Update. Novan Inc. (NOVN) gave a pipeline and priority development programs update. Novan Inc.’s share price went from a low point around $0.22 to briefly over $3.72 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $0.53. Novan Inc.’s market cap has remained high, hitting $82.02 million at the time of writing.

    Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INO)

    Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) stock soar by 12.30% to $11.32. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on July 01, 2020, is at a Sell. Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (INO) has earlier signed a manufacturing agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific has signed a letter of intent to manufacture INOVIO’s DNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate INO-4800.

    Evofem Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: EVFM)

    Evofem Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: EVFM) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 11.90% after Evofem Biosciences to present data at the 2020 STD prevention Virtual Conference from Phase 2b Trial of EVO100 for prevention of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Women. The most recent rating by Morgan Stanley, on August 20, 2020, is at an Equal-weight.

    iBio Inc. (AMEX: IBIO)

    iBio Inc. (AMEX: IBIO) rose 9.28% after gaining more than $0.18 on Monday. iBio Inc. (AMEX: IBIO) has earlier disclosed that it has selected IBIO-201, its LicKM-ubunit vaccine, as its leading candidate for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection. iBio revealed earlier the preclinical immunization studies with IBIO-200 and IBIO-201, combined with select adjuvants from the Infectious Disease Research Institute, induced anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.  iBio Inc has a market capitalization of $379.31 million.

    Clovis Oncology Inc. (CLVS)

    Clovis Oncology Inc. (CLVS) last closed at $7.00, in a 52-week range of $2.93 to $17.37. CLVS has traded up 138.91% from its 52-weeks low and traded down -59.70% from its 52-weeks high. Analysts have a consensus price target of $9.00. Clovis Oncology Inc. (CLVS) has earlier announced Oral Plenary Session Presentation at the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS)digital annual global meeting.

    Heat Biologics Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBX)

    Heat Biologics Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBX) stock soar by 1.82% to $1.12. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on June 20, 2016, is at a Buy. Heat Biologics Inc. (HTBX) has earlier participated in a virtual panel, entitled, “New Approaches to COVID-19: Hidden Breakthroughs,” being held on Thursday, September 10. Heat Biologics has also issued a key patent on combination platform therapy. Heat Biologics Inc. has a total market capitalization of $170.96 million.

    VBI Vaccines Inc. (NASDAQ: VBIV)

    VBI Vaccines Inc. (NASDAQ: VBIV) shares headed rising, higher as much as 12.82% after VBI Vaccines to present additional biomarker data from VBI-1901 Phase 1/2a Study in Recurrent GBM in an E-Poster at ESMO Virtual Congress 2020. The most recent rating by Raymond James, on August 27, 2020, is at a Strong buy. Its market capitalization has remained high, hitting $813.82 million.

    Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX)

    Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX) rose 13.37% after gaining more than $0.67 on Monday. Valneva and Dynavax have announced a Commercial supply agreement for Inactivated, adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccine. This is a commercial partnership for the supply of Dynavax’s CpG 1018 adjuvant for use in Valneva’s SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, VLA2001. Dynavax will supply CpG 1018 to produce up to 100 million doses of vaccine in 2021. Valneva has the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 90 million doses through 2025.

    Zosano Pharma Corporation (NASDAQ: ZSAN)

    Zosano Pharma Corporation (NASDAQ: ZSAN) last closed at $1.72, in a 52-week range of $0.41 to $2.45. Zosano Pharma Corporation (ZSAN) is scheduled to participate in a Cantor Virtual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. At the conference, Zosano Pharma Corporation will present the company overview. Zosano Pharma Corporation has a total market capitalization of $138.86 million at the time of writing.

    Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA)

    Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) stock soar by 7.30% to $63.67. The most recent rating by SVB Leerink, on September 08, 2020, is at an Underperform. Moderna Inc. (MRNA) has earlier named Michael Millette as Managing Director, Canada effective immediately. Michael Millette has joined Moderna Inc in August 2020 as Vice President. Moderna Inc has a total market cap of $24.37 billion at the time of writing.

    9 Meters Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: NMTR)

    9 Meters Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: NMTR) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 12.61%. 9 Meters Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: NMTR) is scheduled to participate in the upcoming two conferences in September including H.C. Wainwright: 22nd Annual Global Investment Conference and Oppenheimer Fall Healthcare Life Sciences & MedTech Summit. These two conferences are scheduled to take place on September 15 and September 23, respectively.

    Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX: AMPE)

    Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX: AMPE) rose 10.80% after gaining more than $0.08 on Monday. Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMPE) has revealed positive results in the early trial for intravenous Ampion treatment for COVID-19 patients on September 9, 2020. The Phase I trial was continued in the supervision of Michael Roshon, MD, Ph.D., Chief of Staff at Penrose-St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

    Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX)

    Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX) last closed at $105.80, in a 52-week range of $3.54 to $189.40. Novavax Inc. (NVAX) is scheduled to participate in the upcoming three conferences including Cantor Virtual Global Healthcare Conference, Morgan Stanley Virtual 18th Annual Global Healthcare Conference, and Leerink CyberRx Series: Vaccine Forum on September 15, 16, and 23, respectively. It has earlier participated in Citi 15th Annual BioPharma Virtual Conference, and H.C. Wainwright 22nd Annual Global Investment Conference on September 10, and 14, 2020, respectively.

    Marinus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNS)

    Marinus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNS) stock soar by 5.50% to $2.11. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on July 01, 2020, is at a Buy. Marinus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MRNS)has disclosed that it has entered into a five-year development contract with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to support the development of IV ganaxolone for the treatment of refractory status epilepticus (RSE).

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX)

    Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -3.28%. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on March 01, 2018, is at a Buy. Onconova Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX) has earlier participated in two virtual events including Marcus Evans Healthcare Investment Webinar on September 10 and H.C. Wainwright 22nd Annual Global Investment Conference onSeptmerb 14. It is scheduled to participate in the 2nd Annual RAS-Targeted Drug Development Conference on September 16, 2020.

    Trevena Inc. (NASDAQ: TRVN)

    Trevena Inc. (NASDAQ: TRVN) last closed at $2.08, in a 52-week range of $0.46 to $3.68. In the past 52-weeks of trading, Trevena Inc. (TRVN) stock fluctuated between the low of $0.46 and a high of $3.68. It has moved up $352.17% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -43.48% from its 52-weeks high. Its market capitalization is $306.38 million at the time of writing.

     

  • 3 Biotech Stocks That Are Rallying Pre-Market

    3 Biotech Stocks That Are Rallying Pre-Market

    There was a renewed optimism in the equity markets yesterday, as hopes of a COVID-19 vaccine increased. The Dow was one of the biggest gainers and closed the day higher by 200 points. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ also closed higher with gains of 1.34% and 0.69% respectively. Biotech stocks working on a COVID-19 vaccine, or a cure, continue to dominate in gains and are among the top gainers in pre-market trading. Some of the big movers ahead of markets opening are as below:

    Moderna Inc [NASDAQ:MRNA]

    Moderna Inc is one of the top gainers in pre-market trading and is up by 17.16% at the time of going to press. This follows the company’s data that shows hope for an effective COVID-19 vaccine. Data published by the Peer-reviewed New England Journal of Medicine showed that the company’s vaccine produced antibodies that neutralized the coronavirus in all the 45 patients, who took part in early human safety trials. Moderna is set to start a late-stage trial of this vaccine on July 27th. Positive sentiment is also driven by the fact that the U.S government is availing billions of dollars to Moderna and other companies for the delivery of 300 million vaccine doses by the beginning of 2021. Considering that the vaccine data came after hours, there is a possibility of the upside momentum continuing when the market opens.

    VBI Vaccines Inc [NASDAQ:VBIV]

    VBI Vaccines Inc is another biotech stock that is gaining upside momentum pre-market. At the time of writing, the stock is up by 14.86%.  Like Moderna, this stock is also working on a COVID-19 vaccine. In March, it announced that it was working with the National Research Council of Canada to come up with a vaccine. However, its biggest value driver is a cancer vaccine that is still in the works. This stock has been on the rise for weeks now after the company announced that it had observed partial response from its biomarker for cancer treatment. The company stated that there was a positive response in both safety and immunogenicity. With the potential for a vaccine for recurrent glioblastoma, this stock looks poised to stay on investor’s radar for some time.

    Immutep Limited [NASDAQ:IMMP]

    Immutep Limited is a top gainer pre-market and is currently up by 59.09%. These gains follow yesterday’s announcement that it had been granted a patent for ‘Antibody molecules to LAG-3 and U.S thereof’ by the U.S patent office. The patent is partly owned by Novartis AG and is valid until March 2035. The rally pre-market is an indicator of optimism in the company after this patent.