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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.

  • Travena, Inc. (TRVN) Stock Exhibits Minor Volatility Following First Patient Enrolment in ACTIV-4 Host Tissue Trial

    Travena, Inc. (TRVN) Stock Exhibits Minor Volatility Following First Patient Enrolment in ACTIV-4 Host Tissue Trial

    Travena, Inc. (TRVN) stock prices were down 3.24% shortly after market trading commenced on July 27th, 2021, bringing the price per share down to USD$1.3464.

    First Patient Enrolment

    July 26th, 2021 saw TRVN stock announce the enrollment of its first patient in the ACTIV-4 Host Tissue (Accelerating Covid-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines) trial. With the end of Covid-19 requiring a multi-pronged solution, TRVN stock is excited to be developing TRV027 as a pioneering active treatment arm available for patient randomization.

    ACTIV-4 Host Tissue Trial

    The ACTIV-4 Host Tissue trial serves to evaluate four investigational agents that fight dysregulation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and immune system irregularities caused by Covid-19 infections. The treatment is a novel AT1 receptor selective agonist that targets the AT1 receptor to bind to within the RAAS, thereby obstructing the damaging pathway that results in acute lung damage and abnormal blood clotting. TRVN stock’s treatment activates the cellular pathway that selectively targets reparative actions that improve lung function and promote anti-inflammatory effects.

    TRVN Stock’s Efforts Against Pandemic

    More than 1600 patients will be enrolled across 50 sites spanning the United States for the TRVN stock’s trial. TRV027 is part of the initial trial launch, with additional study arms being added to the trial over time. The study will serve to evaluate the impact of each intervention on recovery, supplemental oxygen use, need for mechanical ventilation, organ failure, and mortality. As the global Covid-19 pandemic continues to devastate the globe, the development of interventions remains a top priority, aiming to combat the vascular, fibrotic, and inflammatory damage done by the virus.

    About the Trial

    The ACTIV-4 Host Tissue is a multi-site, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial with multiple treatment arms. Each arm is expected to enroll roughly 300-400 Covid-19 patients that are 18 years of age or older. The four trial arms will test investigational agents that target the RAAS or immune system through distinct mechanisms of action. The trial is designed for TRVN stock to determine whether modulation of these systems is a viable solution to preventing progression to critical illness in hospitalized Covid-19 patients.

    Future Outlook for TRVN Stock

    Armed with the initiation of patient testing in its ACTIV-4 Host Tissue trial, TRVN stock is poised to capitalize on the opportunities afforded to it. The company is keen to leverage the resources at its disposal to usher in significant long-term growth, which investors hope will translate into gains in shareholder value.

  • What changed for these 31 stocks in Pre Market Session

    What changed for these 31 stocks in Pre Market Session

    Xenetic Biosciences Inc. (XBIO) stock plunged -15.46% to $2.68 in the pre-market trading following the company’s announcement of $6.0 million registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq Rules. The most recent rating by Maxim Group, on January 08, 2020, is a Buy.
    Curis Inc. (CRIS), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -5.72% at $7.25 in pre-market trading Thursday after declaring the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 25,652,174 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $5.75 per share for total gross proceeds of approximately $147.5 million.
    ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (CNET) lost over -11.33% at $1.8 in pre-market trading Thursday December 10, 2020 after reporting the official opening of its first live streaming platform in Guangzhou, China.
    Genius Brands International Inc. (GNUS) is up more than 9.74% at $1.69 in pre-market hours Thursday December 10, 2020. The firm recently revealed that it will be presenting at the 13th Annual LD Micro investor conference on Tuesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST. The stock had dropped over -4.35% to $1.54 in the last trading session.
    Rocket Companies Inc. (RKT), a Mortgage Finance company, rose about 3.09% at $21.71 in pre-market trading Thursday following the release of Clear HOI platform from its subsidiary to mortgage lenders nationwide.
    Intec Pharma Ltd (NTEC) stock moved down -7.76 percent to $4.28 in the pre-market trading. Intec Pharma Announces Cannabinoid Research Collaboration with GW Pharma.
    Atossa Therapeutics Inc. (ATOS) gained over 2.31% at $0.8919 in pre-market trading Thursday December 10, 2020 after revealing cannabinoid research collaboration with GW Pharma.
    Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM) is up more than 2.25% at $6.82 in pre-market hours Thursday December 10, 2020 following the declaration from the company that it has closed the registered direct offering of 30,000,000 of the Company’s American Depositary Shares at a price of $6.00 per ADS. The stock had dropped over -6.06% to $6.67 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on December 10, 2020, Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. (SRNE) is down -2.44% to reach $8.01 following the FDA acceptance of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its Phase 1 clinical trials for intravenous (IV) STI-2020 (COVI-AMG). It has been trading in a 52-week range of $1.55 to $19.39.
    Genetic Technologies Limited (GENE) stock plunged -9.17% to $4.06 in the pre-market trading.
    Greenwich LifeSciences Inc. (GLSI) grew over 46.76% at $83.8 in pre-market trading today after reporting the publication of a poster for the GP2 Phase IIb clinical trial final efficacy analysis at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in a virtual format.
    Lipocine Inc. (LPCN), a Biotechnology company, dropped about -5.3% at $1.25 in pre-market trading Thursday after announcing that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted tentative approval to TLANDO.
    SELLAS Life Sciences Group Inc. (SLS) stock moved up 51.8 percent to $9.7 in the pre-market trading. The biotechnology firm recently revealed exclusive license agreement with 3D Medicines for development and commercialization of Galinpepimut-S (GPS) and GPS+ in Greater China.
    Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FRAN) shares are trading down -10.68% at $2.51 at the time of writing after receiving court approval of “First Day” motions to support ongoing operations. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.70 to $19.91. Analysts have a consensus price target of $2.50.
    Oncternal Therapeutics Inc. (ONCT) tumbled over -27.78% at $4.55 in pre-market trading today after announcing that the firm increased its previously declared bought deal to $75.0 million.
    Gran Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE) is down more than -2.83% at $0.35 in pre-market hours Thursday December 10, 2020. The company recently declared a financial update and the Company’s 2021 capital budget and production guidance. The stock had dropped over -5.68% to $0.36 in the last trading session.
    Before the trading started on December 10, 2020, Fisker Inc. (FSR) is down -4.04% to reach $16.15. The firm recently confirmed that it has signed agreements with Cox Automotive U.K. (“Cox”) and Rivus Fleet Solutions for delivery, servicing, fleet management and reselling programs in the United Kingdom. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $8.70 to $23.63.
    Immutep Limited (IMMP) stock soared 89.35% to $4.09 in the pre-market trading after declaring that its Chinese partner, EOC Pharma will commence a new Phase II clinical trial in up to 152 metastatic breast cancer patients in China. The most recent rating by B. Riley FBR, on September 28, 2018, is a Buy.
    Remark Holdings Inc. (MARK), a Internet Content & Information company, rose about 3.09% at $1.67 in pre-market trading Thursday after reporting that Remark’s KanKan AI business successfully released its edge computing systems, the S and T Series Smart Boxes.
    Baidu Inc. (BIDU) gained over 2.42% at $155.26 in pre-market trading Thursday December 10, 2020. The firm recently released new intelligent vehicle solutions for automakers and several high-end intelligent driving products during the second Apollo Ecosystem Conference.
    Before the trading started on December 10, 2020, Editas Medicine Inc. (EDIT) is up 9.13% to reach $55.2 after reporting submission of IND application for EDIT-301 with the FDA. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $14.01 to $43.65.
    Artelo Biosciences Inc. (ARTL) stock plunged -2.47% to $0.66 in the pre-market trading. The healthcare firm recently declared that it has filed a composition of matter patent application directed to a new solid dosage formulation, including its method of use, with the UK Patent Office.
    AquaBounty Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AQB) shares are trading down -17.07% at $7.19 at the time of writing following the selection of Innovasea as the Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (“RAS”) technology provider for its planned 10,000 metric ton farm. Company’s 52-week ranged between $1.52 to $11.40. Analysts have a consensus price target of $5.
    Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (PSTI) lost over -5.57% at $6.61 in pre-market trading Thursday December 10, 2020 after declaring DMC recommendation following interim analysis of its phase III CLI study.
    Before the trading started on December 10, 2020, Veru Inc. (VERU) is up 25.96% to reach $4.9 after reporting that it has exclusively licensed worldwide rights to enobosarm, a late-stage oral novel androgen receptor (AR) targeting agent for the treatment of endocrine resistant ER+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $2.10 to $4.74.
    Uranium Energy Corp. (AMEX: UEC) shares are trading down -4.32% at $1.33 at the time of writing. Company’s 52-week ranged between $0.35 to $1.59. Analysts have a consensus price target of $1.50.
    Boxlight Corporation (BOXL), a Communication Equipment company, rose about 7.23% at $1.78 in pre-market trading Thursday. The firm recently confirmed that they are the recipients of three THE Journal’s Best New EdTech Product Awards.
    Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (RGLS) stock moved up 19.34 percent to $1.07 in the pre-market trading. The company lately announced closing of $19.4 million private placement of equity.
    Before the trading started on December 10, 2020, Sea Limited (SE) is down -3.3% to reach $196.0 after reporting that it proposes to offer 11,000,000 American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share of the Company, in an underwritten public offering. It has been trading in a 52-week range of $35.61 to $207.51.
    Barclays PLC (NYSE: BCS) shares are trading down -3.85% at $7.5 at the time of writing. The firm recently revealed the launch of BARX Book for Equities, a new single-dealer platform developed in partnership with Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ). Company’s 52-week ranged between $3.41 to $10.22.
    Qualigen Therapeutics Inc. (QLGN) stock moved up 13.85 percent to $4.44 in the pre-market trading. The company recently announced board member Amy Broidrick as EVP, Chief Strategy Officer and named Sidney Emery, Jr. to its board.

  • 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.