AstraZeneca's Constipation Drug Movantik Gets FDA Nod - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 17, 3:45PM CDT
AstraZeneca (AZN) announced that the FDA has cleared Movantik for use in adults with chronic non-cancer pain suffering from opioid-induced constipation.
3 Stocks Pushing The Health Care Sector Higher
at The Street - Wed Sep 17, 12:03PM CDT
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the health care sector higher today.
Today's Momo Momentum Stock To Watch: Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP)
at The Street - Wed Sep 17, 8:51AM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP) as a momo momentum candidate
Why Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP) Stock Is Higher Today
at The Street - Wed Sep 17, 7:28AM CDT
Some of the top 20 investors are threatening to vote down a proposed deal to buy a unit of Cosmo Pharmaceuticals, and are pressing Salix to consider selling itself.
Salix Pharmaceuticals Rises 4.81% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Sep 16, 4:04PM CDT
Salix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SLXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $148.22 to a high of $156.29. Yesterday, the shares gained 4.8%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $149.44 on volume of 2.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Stocks Erase Modest Gains; Netflix Gaps Below 50-Day Line
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Sep 16, 11:12AM CDT
Stocks held on to modest gains about two hours into Tuesday's session, one day after the Nasdaq notched its third distribution day in five trading sessions. The S&P 500 gained 0.4%; the Dow Jones industrial average added 0.2% and the Nasdaq rose...
Video: Valeant, Allergan Settle Suit, Allow Shareholder Vote
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Sep 16, 10:36AM CDT
Specialty-drug giant Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX) agreed to drop its litigation against hostile-takeover target Allergan in exchange for Allergan allowing the originally scheduled Dec. 18 special shareholder meeting that could speed...
UCERIS(R) (budesonide) 2mg Rectal Foam for the Induction of Remission of Mild-to-Moderate Distal Ulcerative Colitis Granted Tentative Approval by FDA
Business Wire - Mon Sep 15, 4:31PM CDT
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLXP) today announced that the FDA has granted tentative approval for UCERIS(R) (budesonide) rectal foam for the induction of remission in patients with active mild-to-moderate distal ulcerative colitis (UC) extending up to 40cm from the anal verge. The foam is a rectally administered corticosteroid that overcomes treatment limitations associated with currently approved therapies which are often ineffective due to insufficient distribution of active drug to the distal colon.
Nasdaq Sinks As Tesla, Other Highfliers Get Hit
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Sep 15, 3:31PM CDT
Major averages ended mixed Monday but the Nasdaq continued to sell off into the close. The Nasdaq slumped 1.1%, while the S&P 500 fell less than 0.1% and the Dow bucked the downdraft with a 0.3% gain. Volume ran higher on the Nasdaq but lower on the...
Event Schedules, Survey Findings, Regulatory Filings, and Market Activity - Research Reports on Amgen, Biogen Idec, Salix, Covidien and Shire
PR Newswire - Mon Sep 15, 7:50AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN), Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB), Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLXP), Covidien plc (NYSE: COV) and Shire plc (NASDAQ: SHPG). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/6458-100free.
Gilead, Jazz, Salix Among Top 6 IBD 50 Drugmakers
at Investor's Business Daily - Sat Sep 13, 7:02AM CDT
Biotech and pharmaceutical companies are on the rise with life-saving promises, adding to hopes that their stocks will also be healthy investments. The industry was down Friday on general market weakness and concerns over growth stocks. But it...
Stocks Drag Lower Despite Data; Conversant Soars On ADS Buyout
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Sep 12, 9:37AM CDT
Stocks leaned lower out of the starting gate Friday, despite an early raft of strong economic data. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 each dimmed 0.4%. The Dow Jones industrial average backed down 0.3%. Volume was mild to lower, up 1% on the NYSE and down...
Salix Pharmaceuticals Shares Up 35.6% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (SLXP)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Sep 10, 4:44PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Salix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SLXP) on April 22nd, 2014 at $109.07. In approximately 5 months, Salix Pharmaceuticals has returned 35.64% as of today's recent price of $147.94.
After Yesterday's Decline of 3.16%, Salix Pharmaceuticals Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Sep 10, 4:02PM CDT
Salix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SLXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $147.56 to a high of $153.26. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.2%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $151.32 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
IBD 50 Showing Little Distress, But Few Big Winners
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Sep 05, 5:45PM CDT
The IBD 50 finds itself with few signs of distress, and a fair share of success stories even as the market's uptrend moderates. It's been a month since the market started climbing from its August lows, and the main indexes have slowed their ascent....
Four Stock Spotlight Names Near Buy Points
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Sep 05, 5:45PM CDT
Several Stock Spotlight stocks are near correct buy points and might prove profitable trades if the current uptrend can find more traction. The Stock Spotlight's computer-generated screen highlights stocks with strong earnings, strong sales growth...
Salix, Gilead Among 5 Top Medical Leaders To Watch
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Sep 05, 4:06PM CDT
Top-performing medical stocks can be a panacea for a depressed portfolio. Today's Tech Leaders - Medical Screen features some heavy hitters in the pharmaceutical field. The maker of gastrointestinal disorder drugs such as Pepcid, Salix...
Off the Charts
at The Street - Fri Sep 05, 10:31AM CDT
9/04/14: YY Inc. (YY) broke out above our consolidation level, triggering our entry price. Look for follow-through tomorrow.
Salix Pharmaceuticals Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 1.81%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 04, 4:26PM CDT
Salix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SLXP) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $153.79 to a high of $158.16. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.8%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $157.00 on volume of 1.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Actavis' Gastrointestinal Drug Under FDA Priority Review - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 3:30PM CDT
Shares of Actavis plc (ACT) were up 0.9% after the company announced that the FDA has granted priority review status to its New Drug Application (NDA) for its gastrointestinal candidate, eluxadoline.