Final Glance: Biotechnology companies
AP - Tue Aug 19, 5:09PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Will Roche (RHHBY) Buy the Remaining Stake in Chugai? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 4:55PM CDT
As per a news report from Bloomberg, Switzerland-based oncology major, Roche (RHHBY) is set to buy the remaining 39.5% stake in its Japanese subsidiary, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd for approximately $10 billion.
Amgen (AMGN) Reports Encouraging Top-Line Data on AMG 416 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 4:25PM CDT
Amgen Inc. (AMGN) announced that AMG 416 has met the primary as well as secondary endpoints in the second phase III registration study.
Pfizer Submits Palbociclib Marketing Application to the FDA - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 3:20PM CDT
Pfizer Inc. (PFE) announced that it has submitted the marketing application for its oncology candidate, palbociclib, to the FDA.
Midday Glance: Biotechnology companies
AP - Tue Aug 19, 3:03PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Biogen Strengthens MS Portfolio with Plegridy FDA Approval - Analyst Blog
Arpita Dutt - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 12:20PM CDT
Plegridy's less frequent dosing schedule could help it gain share from other beta interferon treatments.
Technical Updates, Drug Recommendations, and Upcoming Events - Research Reports on Gilead, Pfizer, AbbVie, Express Scripts and Humana
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 19, 8:20AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV), Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ: ESRX) and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/5808-100free.
PDL BioPharma Misses on Q2 Earnings due to Higher Expenses - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 8:10AM CDT
PDL BioPharma (PDLI) posted second-quarter 2014 earnings of 52 cents per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents.
Celladon Corp. (CLDN) Jumps: Stock Adds 11.3% in Session - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 19, 7:51AM CDT
Celladon Corporation (CLDN) was a big mover last session, as its shares rose over 11% on the day.
Achillion Pharmaceuticals Soars on Mid-Stage HCV Study Data - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 18, 3:45PM CDT
Achillion Pharmaceuticals (ACHN) reported positive interim results from a phase II study on ACH-3102.
Should Achillion Pharma (ACHN) Be In Your Portfolio Now? - Stocks in the News
Zacks Research Staff - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 18, 2:20PM CDT
ACHN is soaring today, but have investors already missed all the big gains?
Roche's Avastin Approved by FDA for Advanced Cervical Cancer - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 18, 1:30PM CDT
Roche (RHHBY) received positive news when the FDA approved Avastin in combination with paclitaxel and cisplatin or paclitaxel and topotecan for the treatment of women with persistent, recurrent or metastatic carcinoma of the cervix.
Achillion Pharmaceuticals Up On Buyout Rumors
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Aug 18, 12:52PM CDT
Achillion Pharmaceuticals (ACHN) stock touched an 18-month high for the second straight trading day on Monday, after Deutsche Bank upgraded the biotech startup and boosted price target on positive news about its new hepatitis drug. Achillion stock...
Jazz, Celgene Lead Top 4 Drugmaker Profit Margins
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Aug 18, 12:46PM CDT
Some of the fattest annual profit margins come from drugmakers whose products are meant to make people healthier. Today's Screen of the Day is Healthy Profit Margin and includes four highly rated drug stocks. Don't miss out on Jazz Pharmaceuticals...
Gilead Scores Legal Victory Over Roche for Sovaldi, Shares Up - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 18, 12:34PM CDT
Gilead (GILD) received a favorable verdict on Sovaldi.
Jim Cramer Answers Twitter (TWTR) Questions on Walmart (WMT), Yelp (YELP), Kinder Morgan (KMI) and More
at The Street - Mon Aug 18, 11:40AM CDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer answers Twitter (TWTR) questions on Walmart (WMT), Yelp (YELP), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMP), WhiteWave (WWAV) and more.
3 Big Stocks on Traders' Radars
at The Street - Mon Aug 18, 11:02AM CDT
Here's how to trade some of the most active stocks on the market today.
Early Glance: Biotechnology companies
AP - Mon Aug 18, 9:29AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are up at 10 a.m.:
Next Resistance Level for Gilead Sciences (GILD) is $101.14
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 18, 9:12AM CDT
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) has opened bullishly above the pivot of $98.67 today and has reached the first level of resistance at $100.31. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $101.14 and $103.61.
Gilead, Vipshop Lead Top 4 IBD 50 Stocks In EPS Gains
at Investor's Business Daily - Sat Aug 16, 7:02AM CDT
With the market back in a confirmed uptrend, a look at companies like Gilead Sciences (GILD) that posted outstanding earnings per share growth last quarter could yield new stock-watch candidates. Today's IBD 50 list ranks four stocks that had the...