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  • Hepion (HEPA) Stock Is Surging Before A Trial Data Review

    Hepion (HEPA) Stock Is Surging Before A Trial Data Review

    Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEPA) is experiencing a notable uptrend today, marking a 14.95% surge during the morning session, with its stock value reaching $3.3450. This rise of HEPA stock on the charts can be attributed to breaking news indicating that the company is set to review the efficacy of a pivotal trial, constituting a significant development.

    Hepion (HEPA) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company which focuses on Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)-driven therapeutic drug development for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (“NASH”), fibrotic diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma (“HCC”).

    In an announcement today, Hepion conveyed its intention to unveil additional efficacy data derived from the Phase 2 ALTITUDE-NASH clinical trial of its flagship pharmaceutical, rencofilstat. The disclosure of this data is scheduled for post-market closure on Monday, November 13, 2023.

    This revelation will ensue a late-breaker poster presentation by Hepion’s Senior Vice President of Clinical Pharmacology, Patrick Mayo, PhD, at the Liver Meeting 2023, organized by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) from November 10-14, 2023, in Boston, MA.

    Furthermore, Hepion recently publicized the outcomes of a groundbreaking research study conducted in mice, wherein rencofilstat demonstrated its efficacy in preventing the proliferation of liver tumors induced by chronic infection with the human hepatitis C virus (“HCV”).

    This study, authored by Drs. Winston Stauffer, Philippe Gallay, and their colleagues at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, and published in the peer-reviewed journal Viruses, revealed that rencofilstat effectively halted the progression from small liver nodules at 12 weeks post-infection to substantial tumors at 24 weeks post-infection.

    It underscores rencofilstat’s distinctive advantage in exerting pleiotropic effects for the treatment of various ailments, diverging from the more narrowly focused mechanisms of currently available anti-HCV drugs that lack efficacy in managing liver cancer stemming from HCV infection.

    Hepion envisions rencofilstat as an optimal therapeutic solution for such cancers, given its ability to impede viral replication and suppress cancer through distinct yet complementary pathways.

  • 38 stocks trending in pre-market

    38 stocks trending in pre-market

    AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co. Ltd. (ANPC) stock plunged 0.0% to $7.14 in the pre-market trading after announcing that it experienced strong demand for its cancer screening tests and set a record in paid test volume in the third quarter.
    BOQI International Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: BIMI) shares are trading down -4.78% at $1.99 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.50 to $7.40.
    Slack Technologies Inc. (WORK) lost over -3.44% at $39.3 in pre-market trading Friday November 27, 2020. The technology company will report its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, ended October 31, 2020, following the close of the U.S. markets on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.
    Before the trading started on November 27, 2020, Fisker Inc. (FSR) is down -5.0% to reach $20.53. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $8.70 to $21.60.
    Ferroglobe PLC (GSM) stock soared 2.36% to $1.3 in the pre-market trading following the announcement of results for the third quarter of 2020. The most recent rating by Stifel, on September 16, 2019, is a Hold.
    Appian Corporation (NASDAQ: APPN) shares are trading up 1.2% at $177.0 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $29.07 to $139.75. Analysts have a consensus price target of $84.
    The9 Limited (NCTY) tumbled over -3.74% at $3.47 in pre-market trading today. The firm recently reported that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders at the 17 Floor, No. 130 Wu Song Road, Hong Kou District, Shanghai 200080, People’s Republic of China on December 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., Shanghai time.
    Future FinTech Group Inc. (FTFT), a Software – Application company, dropped about -8.33% at $2.75 in pre-market trading Friday.
    ZK International Group Co. Ltd. (ZKIN), a Steel company, dropped about -11.4% at $2.02 in pre-market trading Friday after a news announced by company that its wholly-owned subsidiary, xSigma Corporation, (“xSigma”) www.xsigma.com is launching a Decentralized Finance (“DeFi”) protocol which aims to provide a new level of transparency and legitimacy to decentralized financial blockchain-based smart contracts.
    Athersys Inc. (ATHX) is up more than 8.47% at $1.92 in pre-market hours Friday November 27, 2020. The stock had jumped over 12.03% to $1.77 in the last trading session.
    Sundial Growers Inc. (SNDL) is up more than 12.54% at $0.3151 in pre-market hours Friday November 27, 2020. The firm will participate in Cowen’s 2020 Boston Cannabis Conference, to be held virtually between November 30 and December 2, 2020. The stock had dropped over -6.95% to $0.28 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on November 27, 2020, Tuniu Corporation (TOUR) is up 15.86% to reach $4.09 after declaring that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, before the market opens on December 1, 2020. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.73 to $3.26.
    Gevo Inc. (GEVO) stock soared 5.64% to $2.06 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on September 07, 2018, is a Buy.
    RMG Acquisition Corp. (RMG), a Shell Companies company, rose about 13.13% at $15.94 in pre-market trading Friday after reporting that the close of business on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, has been set as the record date for the determination of stockholders eligible to receive the proxy and vote at the special meeting to be held to consider and approve the previously announced merger with Romeo Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
    Veritone Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI) shares are trading down -4.12% at $20.0 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.22 to $19.67. Analysts have a consensus price target of $6.
    Viomi Technology Co. Ltd (VIOT) is up more than 2.09% at $5.85 in pre-market hours Friday November 27, 2020 after the technology company released its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. The stock had dropped over -8.76% to $5.73 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on November 27, 2020, Acasti Pharma Inc. (ACST) is down -3.1% to reach $0.2597. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.17 to $3.08.
    EHang Holdings Limited (EH) stock soared 7.41% to $14.5 in the pre-market trading after announcing that its two-seater passenger-grade AAV, EHang 216 has completed its maiden flights in three Korean locations – Seoul, Daegu, and Jeju Island. The most recent rating by Needham, on February 07, 2020, is a Buy.
    Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation (APXT) share price soared +36.67% in pre market on Friday after the news declared by AvePoint, Inc., that it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Apex Technology Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: APXT).
    Canaan Inc. (CAN), a Computer Hardware company, dropped about -8.48% at $5.83 in pre-market trading Friday.
    Tantech Holdings Ltd (TANH) stock moved up 9.05 percent to $2.17 in the pre-market trading after recently declared the closing of $10 million offering.
    BlueCity Holdings Limited (BLCT) is up more than 2.77% at $12.6 in pre-market hours Friday November 27, 2020. The company recently reported that it has entered into a definitive agreement with iRainbow Hong Kong Limited (“Finka”) and all of its subsidiaries and other entities under the control of Finka, pursuant to which BlueCity agreed to acquire 100% equity interests in Finka for an aggregate consideration of RMB240 million in cash. The stock had dropped over -9.19% to $12.26 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on November 27, 2020, Uxin Limited (UXIN) is up 13.41% to reach $1.86. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.72 to $3.10.
    Blink Charging Co. (BLNK) stock plunged -4.11% to $24.24 in the pre-market trading after declaring that it has acquired the EV charging operator U-Go Stations, Inc. and its portfolio of 44 DCFC charging locations. The most recent rating by H.C. Wainwright, on August 14, 2020, is a Neutral.
    FreightCar America Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) shares are trading up 10.45% at $2.22 at the time of writing following the company announced receipt of stockholder approval for issuance of warrant and funding of new term loan. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.73 to $2.87. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.50.
    Luokung Technology Corp. (LKCO) grew over 3.3% at $0.5568 in pre-market trading today after reporting that it has closed the acquisition of 67.36% of BOTBRAIN AI LIMITED.
    ClearOne Inc. (CLRO), a Communication Equipment company, rose about 2.43% at $2.53 in pre-market trading Friday. The firm recently declared financial results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020.
    Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PEI) stock plunged -5.41% to $1.05 in the pre-market trading. The most recent rating by SunTrust, on January 16, 2020, is a Sell.
    Yunji Inc. (NASDAQ: YJ) shares are trading down -16.23% at $4.13 at the time of writing after reporting its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.67 to $5.95. Yunji Announces Third Quarter 2020 Unaudited Financial Results.
    Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) is up 38.58% in pre market session on Friday after reporting that it has entered into a strategic Supply Agreement with Cantek Holdings, one of Israel’s leaders in the medical cannabis field.
    Aurora Mobile Limited (JG) is up more than 10.76% at $3.5 in pre-market hours Friday November 27, 2020 following the firm reported that it has entered into a 5G strategic cooperation framework agreement and a 5G messaging connection test agreement with China United Network Communications Limited Beijing Branch. The stock had dropped over -13.42% to $3.16 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on November 27, 2020, The ExOne Company (XONE) is up 7.0% to reach $13.0. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $3.55 to $16.89.
    Ideanomics Inc. (IDEX) stock soared 8.49% to $2.94 in the pre-market trading. The technology company lately revealed that it has increased its stake in California-based Solectrac, Inc. through a follow-on investment of an additional $1.3 million.
    Medigus Ltd. (MDGS) is down more than -5.14% at $2.95 in pre-market hours Friday November 27, 2020. The stock had dropped over -10.63% to $3.11 in the last trading session.
    The Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) shares are trading up 2.55% at $22.15 at the time of writing after releasing its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, ending October 31. Company’s 52-week ranged between $5.26 to $26.99. Analysts have a consensus price target of $23.
    Before the trading started on November 27, 2020, Golden Bull Limited (BTBT) is down -15.82% to reach $6.12. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $0.28 to $7.05.
    Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. (AHT) grew over 0.34% at $2.99 in pre-market trading today after announcing that closing of exchange offers for all Outstanding series of its preferred stock.
    ECMOHO Limited (MOHO), a Specialty Retail company, dropped about -3.85% at $2.75 in pre-market trading Friday after declaring that it will release its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 on Monday, November 30, 2020.