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Simplyjo - who has written 81 posts on FavStocks.
I have done by Post Graduation in Tourism from College of Vocational Studies apart from a full time MBA degree in Finance.I have worked with several reputed companies including IBM, MakeMyTrip and Habitat World.
I love to read, write and travel.
Currently, I am a SAHM ,earning a living off the stock market and making a killing with forex trades. I am sharing my knowledge so as to help others learn and expand their horizon.
Ziopharm Oncology Soars High (NASDAQ:ZIOP)
On early Wednesday morning shares of Ziopharm Oncology moved up a whopping 37 percent after they announced the release of the promising data of their cancer drug Zymafos.
Continue reading...Merck Galapagos Deal (NYSE:MRK)
16 October 2009
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Early Wednesday afternoon, Merck announced that they have made a decision of research collaboration with Galapagos NV.
Continue reading...NCOA Signs Sanofi-Aventis (NYSE:SNY)
16 October 2009
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The NCOA (National Council On Aging) announced that they have added Sanofi-Aventis U.S. to their list of growing sponsors for BenefitsCheckUp program.
Continue reading...Sanofi-Aventis’ Merial Expands (NYSE:SNY)
14 October 2009
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Sanofi-Aventis’ animal health group Merial has announced the new US$ 70 million project for the expansion of poultry-vaccines plant in the Nanchang development zone in China.
Continue reading...Johnson & Johnson gearing up (NYSE:JNJ)
12 October 2009
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The world’s biggest healthcare company, Johnson & Johnson has stated that currently they are waiting for the approval of their new products. On a Tuesday morning, the world’s premier health company provided more information about the earnings for the third quarter.
Continue reading...Mixed results from Avanir (NASDAQ:AVNR)
12 October 2009
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Avanir Pharmaceuticals on Friday announced that the test results for their drug candidate Zenvia shows mixed results for the treatment of involuntary emotional outbursts in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Continue reading...Targacept Public Offering (NASDAQ:TRGT)
9 October 2009
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In the early morning trade on Thursday, Targacept Inc, a biotechnology company has announced that it is publicly offering 2.2 million shares of common stock. Though the company has not yet priced the offering, they have clearly stated that they need to raise money from this public offering for the betterment of the company.
Continue reading...Abaxis Heartworm Test (NASDAQ:ABAX)
9 October 2009
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On early Thursday morning, Abaxis Inc announces the launch of the first fully automated canine wellness program that includes a Canine Heartworm Antigen Test. Abaxis is a medical products company manufacturing point-of-care blood analysis instruments for the medical research and veterinary markets.
Continue reading...Neogen’s New Subsidiary (NASDAQ:NEOG)
9 October 2009
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Neogen Corporation that has been into development and marketing of products related to food and animal safety has announced the formation of their new subsidiary in Brazil called Neogen do Brasil which means Neogen of Brazil when translated to English.
Continue reading...Allos Therapeutics Offering (NASDAQ:ALTH)
8 October 2009
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Allos Therapeutics has announced on Wednesday morning that they will be expanding the share offerings and will now sell around 14 million shares for $7.10 per share. On Monday, Allos Therapeutics has already announced that they have so far sold 12.65 million shares. However, the company has not provided any reasons behind why they are [...]
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16 October 2009
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