Development Stage
What Does Development Stage Mean?
A company that is focusing a majority of its attention on research & development.
Investopedia explains Development Stage
Because attention is focused on research, earnings are usually very small or nothing. Many early biotech firms are considered to be in this stage as they try develop cures or vaccines.
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