SLX: Analysis & Opinions

  1. ViroPharma Up on Takeover Rumors - Analyst Blog

    June 18, 2013
    As per Reuters, several pharmaceutical companies have shown an interest in acquiring ViroPharma given the company's ...
  2. AstraZeneca and NGM Collaborate - Analyst Blog

    June 18, 2013
    AstraZeneca entered into an agreement with NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop candidates for type II diabetes ...
  3. US Launch of Forest's Namenda XR - Analyst Blog

    June 17, 2013
    Namenda XR is a once-daily extended-release version of the company's immediate release formulation of Namenda.
  4. XOMA Commences Gevokizumab Study - Analyst Blog

    June 17, 2013
    XOMA Corporation announced the initiation of a pilot study to evaluate the use of gevokizumab in acute inflammatory ...
  5. Update on UCB Lupus Candidate - Analyst Blog

    June 13, 2013
    UCB recently presented new data on its lupus candidate, epratuzumab, from an open-label extension study of the ...
  6. FDA Panel Meeting for Salix Drug - Analyst Blog

    June 13, 2013
    The FDA's advisory panel will review Salix' supplemental new drug application for Relistor for opioid-induced ...
  7. Orphan Drug Status for ViroPharma's Maribavir - Analyst ...

    June 12, 2013
    ViroPharma recently received "orphan drug designation" in the EU for its pipeline candidate, maribavir, ...
  8. Questcor Surges on Drug Acquisition - Analyst Blog

    June 12, 2013
    Shares of Questcor received a major boost when the company announced the acquisition of development and ...
  9. AstraZeneca to Buy Pearl Therapeutics - Analyst Blog

    June 11, 2013
    AstraZeneca entered into a definitive agreement to purchase US based privately-held company, Pearl Therapeutics
  10. Update on Gentium's Defibrotide - Analyst Blog

    June 10, 2013
    Gentium S.p.A. announced that it is seeking a re-examination of the negative opinion issued on defibrotide by the ...
  11. Encouraging Data on Novartis Candidate - Analyst Blog

    June 10, 2013
    Novartis (NVS) recently released encouraging data on its pipeline candidate, LDK378, from a phase I study.
  12. Positive Data on Novartis' Afinitor - Analyst Blog

    June 07, 2013
    Novartis recently announced positive results on Afinitor, from a phase III trial, BOLERO-3 (Breast cancer trials of ...
  13. BioLineRx Enrolls First Patient in Study - Analyst Blog

    June 07, 2013
    BioLineRx recently announced that it has enrolled the first patient in a phase II study of BL-8040, for the ...
  14. UCB, Amgen Discontinue Study - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    UCB (UCBJF) and Amgen Inc. (AMGN) recently announced their decision to discontinue a phase III program being ...
  15. Wider-Than-Expected Loss at Avanir - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AVNR) reported first quarter fiscal 2013 net loss per share of 9 cents, wider than the ...
  16. Pipeline Progess at ArQule - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    ArQule, Inc. (ARQL) and partner Daiichi Sankyo recently announced that former has enrolled the first patient for the ...
  17. Good News for UCB - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Good news flowed in at UCB (UCBJF) from Europe when the European Union (EU) approved Vimpat (lacosamide) as a single ...
  18. Valeant Closes Natur Acquisition - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (VRX) recently closed the acquisition of Russia-based Natur Produkt ...
  19. AUXL Files Patent Infringement Suit - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AUXL) recently announced the initiation of a patent infringement lawsuit against ...
  20. Data on Anacor Candidate - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANAC) recently announced positive preliminary results on tavaborole (AN2690) from ...
  21. ARIAD Closes Offering of Shares - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARIA) recently announced the closure of its previously announced public offering. ARIAD ...
  22. Data From SGEN on Cancer Candidate - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Seattle Genetics, Inc. (SGEN) recently presented interim results from a phase I study which is evaluating ASG-5ME ...
  23. EU Nod for Novo Nordisk Drugs - Analyst Blog

    January 23, 2013
    Novo Nordisk (NVO) recently announced that it has received approval in the EU (covering all 27 states) for its ...
  24. Positive CHMP Opinions for Novartis - Analyst Blog

    January 23, 2013
    Novartis' (NVS) global eye care division, Alcon, recently received a positive opinion from the Committee for ...
  25. CRL for Impax' Rytary - Analyst Blog

    January 23, 2013
    Impax Laboratories, Inc. (IPXL) received a major setback recently with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
  26. Onyx to Raise Funds - Analyst Blog

    January 18, 2013
    Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ONXX) recently announced its intention to raise funds through the issuance of 4.4 ...
  27. FDA Approval for Salix Drug - Analyst Blog

    January 07, 2013
    Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) recently said that the FDA has approved the company's anti-diarrhea drug for ...
  28. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Among Healthcare's Biggest ...

    November 30, 2012
    This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq has decreased 0.4%; the S&P 500 has ...
  29. Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co and More Big Movers in ...

    November 27, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq declining 0.2%, the S&P 500 slipping 0.2% and the Dow down 0.3%. The ...
  30. Mixed Quarter from Salix - Analyst Blog

    November 12, 2012
    Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) posted third quarter earnings of 95 cents per share, well above the Zacks ...
  31. AMC Networks and More Big Movers on the Nasdaq on ...

    November 08, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far: the Nasdaq has slipped 0.5%; the S&P 500 is trading down 0.2%; and the Dow ...
  32. HCA and Other Healthcare Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    November 08, 2012
    This morning's trading has marked a bad day for the market so far. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.5%; the S&P 500 is down ...
  33. Endo Health Solutions Needs Some Solutions Of Its Own

    November 07, 2012
    Can Endo reestablish itself as a quality healthcare name?
  34. Daily ETF Roundup: Markets Rally On Solid Economic Reports

    November 01, 2012
    Wall Street kicked off the first day of November with a bang, as a slew of positive economic reports put some ...
  35. Another Delay for Salix Candidate - Analyst Blog

    September 10, 2012
    The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently informed Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) that it is still ...
  36. Salix Pharma at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    August 21, 2012
    We recently downgraded Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) to Neutral from Outperform. Salix faced a setback in ...
  37. Earnings Beat for Salix, EPS View Up - Analyst Blog

    August 13, 2012
    Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) posted second quarter earnings of 79 cents per share, well above the Zacks ...
  38. Today's Major Nasdaq Movers, Including LECO

    July 30, 2012
    The market is currently down, with the Nasdaq decreasing 0.2%, the S&P 500 down 0.1% and the Dow slipping 0.1%. The ...
  39. Big Movers on the Healthcare Sector Today, Including ISRG

    July 30, 2012
    The market is having a bad day so far. The Nasdaq has fallen 0.2%; the S&P 500 has declined 0.1%; and the Dow is ...
  40. Positive Data on Theravance Drug - Analyst Blog

    July 11, 2012
    Theravance Inc. (THRX) recently announced positive top-line results on TD-1211 from a phase IIb study, 0084. TD-1211 ...
  41. China Could Ignite The Steel Industry

    June 12, 2012
    With its economy beginning to slow, China has begun to unveil some new stimulus measures to boost sagging growth.
  42. Sliding Steel Stocks

    May 29, 2012
    These days, it's not hard to find sectors and industries that are being adversely impacted by the confluence of ...
  43. Glencore Is Still Bullish On Natural Resources

    May 11, 2012
    As global growth has begun to slow, the prices for various commodities have dwindled as well. However, natural ...
  44. Salix Beats; Ups EPS Outlook - Analyst Blog

    May 08, 2012
    Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) posted first quarter earnings of 67 cents per share, well above the Zacks ...
  45. Salix Faces Regulatory Delays - Analyst Blog

    May 07, 2012
    Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) is facing a delay where the approval of two of its pipeline candidates is ...
  46. Infrastructure In India

    March 29, 2012
    India represents much opportunity. However, until it gets its infrastructure in order, that potential will be muted.
  47. 15 Biotech Companies Waiting For FDA Approval

    March 21, 2012
    Despite all of these uncertainties, investors still heavily focus on whether a company's new drug will be approved ...
  48. Strength In Steel

    February 06, 2012
    The steel sector suffered in 2011, due to fears about the slowing global economy and lower Chinese demand. That ...
  49. 4 ETFs On Fire Right Now

    February 03, 2012
    The commodities market had some of the best-performing ETFs of January.
  50. Infrastructure In India

    January 31, 2012
    India represents much opportunity. However, until it gets its infrastructure in order, that potential will be muted.
  51. The Salix Story Keeps Improving

    January 18, 2012
    Salix is a great candidate for growth investors.
  52. Bulk Up with These 3 Steel ETFs

    July 31, 2011
    Exchange traded funds are great complements to or substitutes for mutual funds, but they are also effective vehicles ...
  53. Value To Be Had In Steel

    July 06, 2011
    With pricing beginning to firm and long-term steel demand rising, now is the best time to add the sector to a portfolio.
  54. Infrastructure In India

    June 07, 2011
    India represents much opportunity. However, until it gets its infrastructure in order, that potential will be muted.
  55. India's Infrastructure: Much Work To Be Done

    May 18, 2011
    India represents much opportunity. However, until it gets its infrastructure in order, that potential will be muted.
  56. Valeant Offers A Princely Sum For Cephalon

    March 31, 2011
    Valeant offers a rare win-win bid for Cephalon.
  57. Salix Proves There Is Still Growth In Pharma

    March 03, 2011
    Salix has taken another blow from the FDA, but seems too cheap given its prospects.
  58. Unusual ETFs That Investors Need

    February 25, 2011
    These ETFs may have been a bit of a joke when they made their debut, but now these quirky funds are getting the last ...
  59. Alternative Ways To Play The Marcellus Shale

    October 27, 2010
    As America searches for energy independence, natural gas consumption will increase.
  60. Is Now The Time To Invest In Steel?

    October 25, 2010
    Recent price drops present long-term opportunities, while many stable ETFs remain attractive. Learn your best ...
  61. Investing In China's Roads And Railways

    September 21, 2010
    The Chinese government has started major spending to deal with mega traffic jams, and investors can get in on the ...
  62. An Infrastructure Jobs Plan Portfolio

    September 13, 2010
    The president's current $50 billion plan to reinforce America's crumbling infrastructure could be a step in the ...
  63. Winners And Losers With A Stronger Yuan

    July 05, 2010
    We look at the winners and losers resulting from a stronger yuan.
  64. Will Sunoco's Separation Increase Shareholder Value?

    June 22, 2010
    Sunoco announced the upcoming separation of its Sun Coke Energy business from the rest of the company.
  65. Three ETFs Looking For A Bounce

    May 19, 2010
    With the falling euro, and oil and steel industries, some ETFs have been beaten down and are looking for a comeback.
  66. Four ETFs On Fire

    April 05, 2010
    A rising tide lifts all boats, and the same has held true in the ETF world with strong performances by the equity ...
  67. The Hottest Thing In Natural Gas: Steel

    March 24, 2010
    While low prices are keeping a lid on producers, steel may be a stealth play on the growing natural gas industry.
  68. A Soft Spot For Iron

    February 26, 2010
    Find out why you should take a fresh look at this age-old commodity.
  69. The Best ETFs Of 2009

    December 23, 2009
    A rebound in commodity prices served as the common theme among the best-performing ETFs this year.
  70. From Russia With Love: Four "Emerging Market" Stocks

    June 08, 2009
    Take a look at four Russian stocks that have been showing big gains and some high dividends.
  71. Steel Is A Steal

    May 05, 2009
    Steel looks like it might be in teh process of turning around. Recent indicators show a shining future.
  72. Forseeing 2009's Best Stocks

    January 12, 2009
    Will a "green revolution" be the ticket to 2009's hottest stocks? Only time will tell, but you can get in early by ...
  73. Commodities Sector: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

    December 09, 2008
    Learn why two high-profile mergers were called off in the commodities sector and if there is still the potential for ...
  74. Portfolio Protection With ETFs

    June 30, 2008
    Adding non-correlated assets shields a portfolio from volatility. We examine several exchange-traded funds that can ...
  75. The Steel Curtain (SLX)

    June 28, 2007
    One steel ETF is blowing the doors off the S&P 500, while offering global diversify.
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