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  • Trevena Inc. (TRVN) Stock Bullish in Pre Market Following an Upbeat News

    Trevena Inc. (TRVN) Stock Bullish in Pre Market Following an Upbeat News

    On January 27, Trevena Inc. (TRVN) declared the acceptance of NDA submission for oliceridine injection by China NMPA. Following the announcement, the stock became bullish in the premarket trading on Friday.

    During regular trading, the stock fluctuated between a high of $0.5600 and a low of $0.4630. TRVN closed the session at $0.4800, with a loss of 5.40% on Thursday. Consequent to the announcement, the stock rebounded to gain 10.38% in the pre-market. Hence, TRVN was trading at $0.5298 per share at the last check on Friday.

    Founded in 2009, Trevena Inc. works on novel medicines for central nervous system disorders. Currently, its 164.52 million outstanding shares trade at a market capitalization of $83.48 million.

    NDA Application

    Recently, TRVN’s partner Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical submitted New Drug Application for OLINVYK (oliceridine) injection with China NMPA. As per Thursday’s announcement, China’s National Medical Products Administrations (NMPA) has accepted the NDA submission.

    Oliceridine is a novel IV analgesic approved by the U.S. FDA for acute pain management in adults.

    Moreover, the NDA submission was based on data from two clinical bridging trials of OLINVYK in Chinese patients. The trials were designed to evaluate the safety profile, pharmacokinetics, and analgesic efficacy of OLINVYK.

    In 2018, the company entered into an exclusive license with Nhwa for the development and commercialization of OLINVYK in China.

    TRVN’s 2022 Participations

    So far in 2022, the company’s President & CEO, Carrie Bourdow, and CFO, Barry Shin have participated in three conferences.

    Firstly, LifeSci Partners 11th Annual Corporate Access Event & Panel Discussion from January 5-7, 2022.

    Secondly, H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Virtual Conference from January 10-12, 2022.

    Finally, BIO Partnering at JPM from January 10 to January 13, 2022.

    TRV045 Clinical Development

    On December 13, the TRVN announced the commencement of clinical development of TRV045. Following the FDA’s green signal, the company plans to commence A THREE-APRT Phase 1 MAD, food effect, and MAD trial. Furthermore, the study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of TRV045 along with its pharmacokinetics.

    TRV045 is under development as a potential treatment for diabetic neuropathic pain (DNP).

    In addition, the company is also assessing TRV045 for epilepsy under collaboration with the National Institute of Health.

    TRVN’s Financials

    In Q3 2021, the company incurred a net loss of $13.9 million ($0.08/share) against $5.6 million ($0.04/share) in Q3 of 2020.

    Additionally, TRVN ended the third quarter of 2021, with cash and cash equivalents of $78.6 million on September 30, 2021.

  • How Has The Trevena (TRVN) Stock Declined 13% In Extended Trades?

    How Has The Trevena (TRVN) Stock Declined 13% In Extended Trades?

    In after-hours trading, shares of Trevena Inc. (TRVN) were down -12.76% on Friday. The stock closed the previous trading session up 2.62% or $0.05 at $1.96. The stock fluctuated between $1.93 and $2.00 throughout the day. A total of 22.49 million shares were exchanged, more than TRVN’s 50-day volume of 3.41 million as well as its year-to-date volume of 3.46 million.

    The TRVN stock has lost 13.95 percent in the past 12 months, and in the last week the stock has gained 2.62%. A total of -20.33 % has been lost by TRVN stock over the last six months, and 7.10 % has been gained over the last three months. The TRVN stock price is down by 8.41% this year. In response to the reinstatement of patient recruitment for one of its studies, TRVN stock rose.

    In what study did TRVN take part?

    Trevena specializes in developing and commercializing treatments for patients with disorders of the central nervous system. A TRVN product, OLINVYK (oliceridine) injection, is approved in the United States for the treatment of adults who have acute pain severe enough to require intravenous opioid analgesic therapy and for whom alternative treatments are ineffective.

    TRRVN’s novel pipeline includes four investigational drug candidates that are the result of Nobel Prize-winning research. TRV027 is used to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome, abnormal blood clotting, and COVID-19-related symptoms; TRV734 treats opioid use disorder; TRV250 treats migraines and TRV045 treats epilepsy.

    Trevena announced recently that NIDA has reopened enrollment for its TRV734 prospective patient study, which tests the new mu opioid receptor selective agonist.

    • As part of TRVN’s ongoing collaboration with NIDA, TRV734 is being evaluated as potential maintenance therapy for opioid use disorder (OUD).
    • As a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, TRVN has paused its study.
    • In spite of COVID-19, opioid use disorder (OUD) is still a public health emergency.
    • TRVN believes it is important to continue developing effective treatments for patients suffering from opioid addiction.
    • By resuming their TRV734 study, NIDA emphasizes the unmet need for treatments for OUD, as TRV734 may be an effective treatment option with improved tolerability.
    • NIH and TRVN will join forces to explore a number of its pipeline assets as part of this collaboration.
    • This study aims to enroll approximately 50 opioid-dependent people undergoing stable methadone maintenance therapy in a double-blind, placebo- and positive-controlled study.
    • Using the Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale, this study will also evaluate whether TRVN’s TRV734 suppresses withdrawal symptoms.

    How the TRVN candidate will be evaluated?

    TRV734 will be the third Trevena (TRVN) investigational drug product being studied by NIDA. According to the Subjective Opioid Withdrawal Scale, the primary outcome is a reduction in withdrawal symptoms through TRVN drug. Additionally, secondary outcomes will include an assessment of safety, tolerability, and measure of changes in neurocognitive function of TRVN candidate.

  • Why Is Trevena (TRVN) Stock Up in Pre-Hour Trades?

    Why Is Trevena (TRVN) Stock Up in Pre-Hour Trades?

    The shares of Trevena Inc. (TRVN) were up 6.44% in premarket trading at $2.15. TRVN stock closed at $2.02 yesterday, down -8.18% or $0.18. TRVN stock fluctuated between $2.01 and $2.18 on the day.

    TRVN stock traded at 2.63 million shares, less than the company’s average daily volume of 3.22 million during its 50-day period. On the resumption of patient recruitment by the NIH, TRVN stock jumped.

    Why were patients recruited?

    Trevena focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative drugs for patients with diseases related to the central nervous system (CNS). OLINVYK (oliceridine) injection is TRVN’s only U.S.-approved product. As an opioid analgesic, OLINVYK has been indicated in the treatment of acute pain in adults who are unable to be managed using alternative treatments.

    As announced by Trevena today, NIDA is once again recruiting patients for TRV734, the Company’s novel mu-opioid receptor selective agonist.

    • TRVN has been collaborating with NIDA to evaluate TRV734 as a potential treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD).
    • The TRVN study was halted in March 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Despite COVID-19, opioid use disorder is an urgent public health issue that must be addressed.
    • In order to meet the needs of opioid addicted individuals, it is important to continue to develop effective treatments.

    TRN plans to go further:

    NIDA’s willingness to re-open the TRV734 study, which may present a treatment option that is effective and more tolerable than the current recommendations, demonstrates the unmet need for OUD medicines. Trevena (TRVN) will leverage this collaboration to explore several pipeline assets in the NIH.

  • 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.

  • 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.

     

  • Stocks to Watch as Market Sentiment Turns Positive

    The markets are up this morning driven by positive news on the economy and a possible COVID-19 vaccine. Over the weekend, president Trump announced that he had signed an executive order to help save the economy.

    This follows an impasse between democrats and republicans on the same. With the clarity this offers and the safeguards it creates in the economy, positive sentiment could rise in the market in the near-term. Market sentiment is also driven by the growing expectation of a COVID-19 vaccine within the year, or in early 2021. According to Goldman Sachs analysts, there could be one vaccine in distribution by end of Q1 of 2021. In this environment of increased optimism, a number of stocks look poised for a good start to the day. Some of the stocks that are highly bullish ahead of markets opening are as below:

    Trevena Inc [NASDAQ: TRVN]

    Trevena Inc is a top performer pre-market and is up over 50%. This follows the company’s announcement that it had got FDA approval for OLINVYK in the management of acute pain that is so severe that it needs intravenous opioids. The company added that the newly approved treatment will be available in the market in 3 months. Commenting on the approval, the CEO Carrie L. Bourdow has stated that OLINVYK’s approval was a huge step for Trevana in its goal of changing cutting-edge science into therapies that could help patients.  He added that they would be working fast in the goal of giving patients better treatment options.

    Majesco [NASDAQ: MJCO]

    This is another top performer this morning, and is up by 20%. This follows news that Thomas Bravo had raised its bid for the company to $729 million.  On Saturday, Thomas Bravo, a private equity firm stated that it had amended its bid to $16 a share, up from its earlier bid of $13.10. The bid comes a few days after ICE agreed on a deal to buy Thomas Bravo’s Ellie Mae. The improved deal could see the value of this stock rise in the day to reflect the improved deal.

    Bridgeline Digital Inc [NASDAQ: BLIIN]

    Bridgeline Digital is another top performer pre-market and is up by 10%. This follows the selection of its Celebros Search by a big lighting company for their site search solution. Commenting on the deal, CEO Ari Khan stated that Celebros search is a powerful tool that combines eCommerce tools to help drive sales online.  Khan added that the search makes use of machine learning to understand consumer needs and give accurate search suggestions. Give that the deal could improve the company’s bottom-line, it is likely to drive positive sentiment in the day.