Biotech

Celator Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CPXX) shares surged 71.59% to $30.08 on Tuesday after an acquisition announcement by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Celator Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:CPXX)  is an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing products to improve patient outcomes in cancer. CombiPlex, its technology platform,  enables the design and evaluation of optimized combinations incorporating traditional...

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: VNDA) just picked up approval for its schizophrenia maintenance candidate. Here's all you need to know about the drug, and what it means for the company going forward. Imagine the trauma of you or a loved one losing touch with reality, feeling paranoid, experiencing auditory, visual,...

Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:SRPT) shares rose 26.63% on Tuesday to $23.10, returning 1.07% to $23.10 in after-hours trading. Sarepta Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:SRPT) shared that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified the company that it will not be able to complete their work by the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target date of...

XenoPort, Inc. (NASDAQ:XNPT) shares jumped 56.36% on Tuesday's US session followed by an additional 0.29% increase to $6.90 in after-hours trading. XenoPort, Inc. (NASDAQ:XNPT) shares are now trading near their 52-week high of $7.86 after the company announced Arbor Pharmaceutical's acquisition plans. Arbor will purchase all outstanding shares at $7.03...

Flex Pharma Inc (NASDAQ:FLKS) shares advanced 11.08% on Friday to $12.43 after the company printed stronger than expected earnings figures. Flex Pharma Inc (NASDAQ:FLKS) is a biotechnology company that develops treatments for nocturnal leg cramps, muscle cramps and spasms associated with severe neuromuscular conditions, and exercise associated muscle cramps. Its...