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Biotech Stock Roundup: Favorable Briefing Documents for MDCO…

The Medicines Co. (MDCO – Analyst Report) was in the news for different reasons last week – while the company reported disappointing preliminary top-line results for the first quarter, later on the company received some good news with the FDA issuing positive briefing documents for Kengreal ahead of an advisory panel meeting. Other companies making it to the headlines over […]

Stock Market News for April 15, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks finished mostly in the green on Tuesday, banking on gains in energy shares which were powered by a rise in oil prices. However, the Nasdaq settled in the red due to overall weakness in the technology sector. Meanwhile, investors remained focused on mixed earnings results and weaker than expected retail sales.For a look at the issues currently facing the […]

Stock Market News for April 14, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended Monday’s trading session in the red as investors feared a stronger dollar and weaker oil prices may affect first quarter earnings results. Investors were also apprehensive about the timing of the Federal Reserve’s decision to hike federal funds rates.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s Ahead of Wall Street articleThe […]

Stock Market News for April 13, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

Benchmarks ended in the green on Friday after General Electric’s announcement of a restructuring and buyback plan boosted investor sentiment. Friday’s gains also helped benchmarks settle in positive territory for the second straight week.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s Ahead of Wall Street articleThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) gained almost […]

The Biotech Stocks JMP Is Watching – Merck & Company, Inc …

Related MRKSunTrust’s Latest Comments On MerckMorgan Stanley’s Major Pharma Q1 PreviewMerck, NewLink Ebola Vaccine Enters Third Phase III Study – Analyst Blog(Zacks)Related Why Johnson & Johnson’s Strong Pharmaceutical Business Is A ConcernBenzinga’s Top UpgradesNew drug trial results positive(Investor’s Business Daily)In a report published Thursday, JMP Securities analysts expressed their views on Biotechnology stocks after the EASL abstracts were made available […]

Stock Market News for April 09, 2015 – April 9, 2015 – Zacks.com

Benchmarks ended Wednesday’s volatile trading session with modest gains after Fed minutes hinted at a possible rate hike this year. While “several” officials favored a rate hike in June, others opined a rate hike isn’t necessary until later this year as strong dollar and drop in oil prices will keep inflation rate lower. Meanwhile, new deal between Mylan and Perrigo […]

5 Biotech Stocks Roth Capital Analysts Are Watching – Celldex …

Related CLDXWhy Cowen & Co Likes Celldex Therapeutics Following Its FDA ‘Breakthrough’Biotech Stocks Moving HigherCelldex Therapeutics(Investor’s Business Daily)Related BLRXMorning Market GainersBenzinga’s Top #PreMarket GainersRoth Capital Weighs In On 5 Biotech Stocks To Watch(Seeking Alpha)As the biotech sector becomes more volatile, analyst Joseph Pantginis of Roth Capital points out that it is increasingly necessary to “focus on names with definitive catalysts.”Though […]

Stock Market News for April 07, 2015 – April 7, 2015 – Zacks.com

Benchmarks posted solid gains on Monday after weak jobs report raised hopes of a delay in interest rate hike. Friday’s nonfarm payroll data showed job additions slumped to a 15-month low in March. Meanwhile, U.S. service sector growth rate also touched a three-month low last month.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s […]

Stock Market News for April 01, 2015 – April 1, 2015 – Zacks.com

Weakness in healthcare, industrial and energy shares dragged benchmarks significantly lower on Tuesday. The energy sector took a beating after oil prices dropped. Yesterday’s decline pulled the Dow into the red for the quarter, while S&P 500 managed meager gains.For a look at the issues currently facing the markets, make sure to read today’s Ahead of Wall Street articleThe Dow […]

Stock Market News for March 31, 2015 – Zacks Investment Research

China central bank governor’s indications about additional monetary stimulus and a slew of new deals in the healthcare sector helped benchmarks start the holiday shortened week on a positive note. China’s move to ease lending requirements for buying a second home also added to the bullish sentiment. While all 10 sectors of the S&P 500 ended in the green, 28 […]