Why Shares of Cytokinetics Incorporated Skyrocketed
George Budwell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Feb 13, 11:44AM CST
Although we don't believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on big changes -- just in case they're material to our investing thesis. What : Shares of the clinical-stage biopharma Cytokinetics ...
CYTK: 7.78 (+1.29), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30)
Medivation and Astellas Report TERRAIN Data on Xtandi - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 23, 3:20PM CST
Medivation Inc. (MDVN) and partner Astellas Pharma Inc.'s (ALPMY) Xtandi met the primary endpoint in a phase II study (TERRAIN) conducted in metastatic prostate cancer patients.
MDVN: 104.71 (+0.67), AZN: 69.96 (+0.20), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30)
Ad Comm gives thumbs up to Astellas anti-fungal
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Ad Comm meets today to review Astellas NDA for antifungal med
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Xtandi successful in Phase 2 study
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MDVN: 104.71 (+0.67), AZN: 69.96 (+0.20)
Johnson & Johnson Overcomes Threats from Competitors, Delivers Solid Quarterly Results
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jan 20, 1:01PM CST
Source: Johnson & Johnson Despite two of Johnson & Johnson 's best-selling drugs facing stiffer competition, the company still managed to deliver encouraging sales and earnings during the fourth quarter. After adjusting for currency...
MDVN: 104.71 (+0.67), JNJ: 99.62 (+1.18), GILD: 101.90 (+1.10), ABBV: 58.05 (+1.00)
Boehringer Ingelheim's OFEV cleared in Europe for IPF
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AZN: 69.96 (+0.20), FGEN: 30.25 (+0.50), BMY: 60.04 (+0.56)
These 3 Biotechs Are Looking at a Happy New Year
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Dec 31, 11:33AM CST
This healthcare edition of Industry Focus takes a look at three biotech stocks and why each company is positioned for a great performance in the coming year. If your portfolio could use some exposure to healthcare and biotechs, join the Fool's...
NFLX: 466.10 (+9.37), MDVN: 104.71 (+0.67), JNJ: 99.62 (+1.18), AMZN: 381.83 (+4.66), JPM: 59.67 (+0.10), GILD: 101.90 (+1.10), AGIO: 118.55 (+0.11), AAPL: 127.08 (+0.62), XLRN: 38.02 (+0.07), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16)
Seeking Alpha's Biotech Weekly: AbbVie Slaps Gilead, Achillion's 'Nuc' Power, And More
SA Editor Mike Taylor - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Dec 26, 3:00PM CST
Every Friday, Seeking Alpha's Biotech Weekly highlights the editors' picks of the week's Seeking Alpha analysis, as well as a review of the top Breaking News stories. What should the Seeking Alpha community be reading and writing about? Please leave...
MGNX: 34.09 (+0.10), CYTK: 7.78 (+1.29), JNJ: 99.62 (+1.18), ESRX: 84.90 (+0.40), ALNY: 95.54 (+1.67), GILD: 101.90 (+1.10), ACHN: 10.89 (-0.20), ABBV: 58.05 (+1.00), BMY: 60.04 (+0.56), ANIK: 41.30 (-0.17)
Cytokinetics Rises After Extending Astellas Agreement - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Dec 24, 4:10PM CST
Cytokinetics (CYTK) shares jumped after announcing an amendment to its collaboration with Astellas.
CYTK: 7.78 (+1.29), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), AFFX: 11.45 (+0.02)
Cytokinetics and Astellas expand partnership
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CYTK: 7.78 (+1.29)
The Most Disappointing Clinical Failures in 2014
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Sun Dec 21, 6:32PM CST
Since roughly 90% of all clinical trials end in a failure, it isn't too shocking that 2014 boasted its fair share of clinical trial disappointments. But while failure is common and expected in the industry, some defeats were more disappointing than...
MDVN: 104.71 (+0.67), JNJ: 99.62 (+1.18), AZN: 69.96 (+0.20), PFE: 34.64 (-0.23), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), GSK: 47.94 (+1.99), EXEL: 2.48 (+0.20)
3 Large Cap Biotech Stocks That Could Surprise Investors in 2015
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Dec 21, 11:55AM CST
Source: Celgene Corp. The volatility that comes with investing in biotech stocks can test the patience of even the most risk-tolerant investor. Many investors may be better served focusing on companies with proven track records of success rather...
MDVN: 104.71 (+0.67), JNJ: 99.62 (+1.18), BIIB: 391.66 (-0.45), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16)
These Biotech Stocks Are Growing Even Faster Than Gilead Sciences
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Dec 21, 7:31AM CST
Thanks to billions of dollars in new revenue from recently launched hepatitis C drugs, Gilead Sciences sales surged 117% year over year during the third quarter. That's impressive growth by any measure, but investors might be surprised to learn...
MDVN: 104.71 (+0.67), JNJ: 99.62 (+1.18), PCYC: 163.28 (+0.23), GILD: 101.90 (+1.10)
The Best Healthcare Stocks of 2014: Which Is Our Favorite for 2015?
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Dec 19, 6:44AM CST
From Medicaid expansion to cancer drugs to minimally invasive treatment for heart disease, Industry Focus looks at the 10 top performers among large-cap healthcare stocks in 2014. There were some surprises on the list this year, with strong showings...
AGN: 229.49 (+1.87), MDVN: 104.71 (+0.67), CNC: 118.18 (-0.01), JNJ: 99.62 (+1.18), VRX: 167.00 (-0.50), ACT: 285.37 (+3.71), EW: 134.23 (+1.89), SNY: 49.42 (+0.82), REGN: 402.40 (+0.66)
Astellas-Medivation Reveal Data on Xtandi for Breast Cancer - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Dec 15, 2:00PM CST
Astellas Pharma Inc. (ALPMY) and Medivation announced the presentation of stage I and preliminary stage II data from a phase II study on Xtandi triple negative breast cancer.
MDVN: 104.71 (+0.67), LCI: 57.78 (-0.91), SCMP: 15.32 (+0.04)
Ironwood earns $15M milestone from Astellas
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IRWD: 15.15 (-0.85)
AVEO Gains on Tivozanib Agreement with Ophthotech - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 13, 4:20PM CST
AVEO Pharmaceuticals' (AVEO) shares gained around 10.9% ever since the company announced a deal with Ophthotech (OPHT).
OPHT: 51.11 (+0.12), AVEO: 0.84 (-0.06), AMAG: 41.49 (+0.23)
Should Johnson & Johnson Buy Medivation Inc.?
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Nov 12, 6:55AM CST
Source: Johnson & Johnson. Johnson & Johnson is losing the battle for prostate cancer market share to the far smaller Medivation , but that may not mean that J&J should step up and acquire the company. First, a little...
MDVN: 104.71 (+0.67), JNJ: 99.62 (+1.18)
FibroGen on deck for IPO
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IPO: 24.00 (+0.09), BIS: 39.67 (-0.75), BIB: 141.30 (+2.39), AZN: 69.96 (+0.20), IBB: 323.46 (+3.04), FGEN: 30.25 (+0.50)