Healthcare
Why is Calliditas Therapeutics’ (CALT) stock rallying in pre-market?
December 16, 2021 09:46 AM PST| By Rupam RoyThe stocks of Calliditas Therapeutics AB (NASDAQ: CALT) were trending on Wall Street Thursday, a day after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its delayed-release capsules, TARPEYO (budesonide). The stocks of the company were up over.....
Ocugen Inc (OCGN): Why is Covaxin developer’s stock up in pre-market?
December 15, 2021 07:49 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Data showed that Ocugen's vaccine candidate, Covaxin, provides a strong immune memory against the virus. The OCGN stock was up over 5% in pre-market trading Wednesday, December 15. The OCGN stock gave a return of over 56% year-to-da.....
Genenta Science IPO: GNTA stock set to debut on NASDAQ
December 15, 2021 07:11 AM PST| By Versha JainHighlights Genenta Science S.p.A. is expected to list on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol GNTA on December 15. The company upsized its offering to 2.4 million American Depositary Shares (ADS), representing one ordinary share each. The is.....
Why is Galera Therapeutics' stock soaring? GRTX up over 150%
December 14, 2021 09:24 AM PST| By Versha JainHighlights Galera Therapeutics, Inc.’s stock jumped more than 150% in Tuesday's pre-market session. The company provided an update about its therapeutic avasopasem. The stock has declined 86.51% year-to-date. The Galera Therapeutics.....
Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA) jumps 95% on $6.7B Pfizer acquisition
December 13, 2021 09:36 AM PST| By Versha JainArena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARNA) jumped 95.98% in pre-market, Monday, December 13, after the news of Pfizer acquiring Arena came in. The ARNA stock traded high at US$97.87 at 6:48 am ET. On December 12, 2021, Arena entered into an agreem.....
Top 8 US vaccine stocks of 2021
December 13, 2021 08:29 AM PST| By Versha JainHighlights Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE: PFE) got emergency use authorization for a booster dose from the FDA for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (Comirnaty) on people 16 years and older, on December 9. Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) delivered around 287 .....
Intensity Therapeutics (INTS) IPO: How to buy the stock?
December 10, 2021 09:30 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Intensity Therapeutics is offering 2.1 million shares of its common stock in the IPO. The expected price range for the IPO is US$6-US$8 per share. Intensity Therapeutics has released a positive report for its lead proprietary invest.....
Inspira Technologies (IINN) stock soars 130% Thursday – Know why
December 09, 2021 08:52 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Inspira Technologies (IINN) stock rallied over 130% in premarket trading. Inspira has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Innovimed Sp. It has filed a patent application (PCT) for its novel ART device. Israel-headqu.....
Why did Dare Bioscience (DARE) stock jump Wednesday?
December 08, 2021 12:20 PM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Dare Bioscience Inc. (NASDAQ: DARE) received FDA approval for a new drug on Tuesday. Dare Bioscience’s stock price rose over 61% YTD. Its Xaciato drug is used in treating bacterial vaginosis in females. Shares of Dare Bio.....
GSK and VIR: Two rising healthcare stocks to explore
December 07, 2021 09:07 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights An early-stage study showed that GSK and VIR's Covid-19 treatment is effective against the Omicron variant. Sotrovimab showed effective results against all 37 mutations in the spike protein of Omicron. The GSK stock surged over 10% .....
Why is Adicet Bio (ACET) stock rising today?
December 06, 2021 11:20 AM PST| By Versha JainHighlights Adicet Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACET) stock jumped more than 44% on positive data from its Phase 1 clinical study of ADI-001 cancer drug. The company launched its IPO in 2018. Adicet Bio develops allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapies.&n.....
5 healthcare stocks that rose more than 80% YTD
December 05, 2021 04:07 PM PST| By Versha JainThe healthcare sector comprises various segments, such as drugs, medical equipment, and healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, etc. As the Omicron threat looms, the healthcare industry has been on alert to avert another.....
Why Celyad Oncology (CYAD) stocks rally on Friday?
December 03, 2021 12:36 PM PST| By Versha JainHighlights The stocks of Celyad Oncology (CYAD) were up over 45% on Friday morning. Fortress Investment invested US$32.5 million in Celyad through a private placement. Fortress purchased 6.5 million shares of Celyad’s common stocks. .....
Longeveron Inc (LGVN) stock’s record rally continues - Know why?
December 03, 2021 11:24 AM PST| By Versha JainHighlights Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN) stock rallied on Friday as its common stock offering in a private placement draws to a close. Longeveron Inc. had launched its IPO in February 2021. The LGVN stock gained 218% since the launch. It rose.....
Cumberland (CPIX) stock jumped 100% today – Here’s why
November 30, 2021 12:07 PM PST| By Versha JainHighlights Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CPIX) stock soared more than 100% on Tuesday. The biotechnology company grew by 55% YTD. FDA has approved expanded labeling of its pain reliever injection for pre-operative administratio.....
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) stock price, YTD gain – among top performers
November 30, 2021 11:47 AM PST| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights The HCA Healthcare, Inc. stock gained nearly 40% this year. The stock’s 52-week highest and the lowest stock prices were US$263.92 and US$148.92, respectively. The Nashville, Tennessee-based company on Tuesday announced plans t.....
First Wave BioPharma (FWBI) stock soars over 36% on upbeat trial data
November 30, 2021 09:11 AM PST| By Versha JainThe First Wave BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWBI) stock rose more than 36% in the premarket on Tuesday after announcing the data monitoring committee’s (DMA) decision to continue enrollment of its Reservoir Phase 2 trials for covid-related g.....
Five hot healthcare stocks to watch as Omicron threat looms
November 29, 2021 01:58 PM PST| By Versha JainHighlights The Florida-based NRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops novel therapeutics for central nervous system disorders and life-threatening pulmonary diseases. The Pennsylvania-based Krystal Biotech, Inc. develops treatments for skin diseases......
Why is Allied Healthcare (AHPI) stock up 53% Friday?
November 26, 2021 01:17 PM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Stocks of Allied Healthcare Products rallied over 53% in the premarket on Friday. WHO is likely to convene to discuss the spread of a new Covid variant in South Africa. The AHPI stock price surged over 4% YTD. Stocks of Allied .....
Guess why Moderna (MRNA) stock jumped 23% Friday?
November 26, 2021 11:56 AM PST| By Rupam RoyHighlights Moderna’s covid vaccine was found to be most effective among four other drugs in a study. Its vaccine had an effectiveness of 88.8% against covid infection and 93.6% against covid-related deaths. The MRNA stock price grew over.....