BioXcel Therapeutics [BTAI] - Last Close: $11.21 BioXcel Therapeutics is running hot in the wake of a recent clinical update. Earlier this week, the company shares promising topline results from a TRANQUILITY Phase 3 trial of BXCL501 for Alzheimer's-related agitation. The news sent BTAI to a 42.2% gain on Wednesday, and it's carrying the momentum into today's premarket. BTAI is one of this morning's top stocks with a 14.0% gain. My Take: BTAI experienced a big sell off last week, but the declines must've been overdone because share prices have rebounded significantly since then. Trading volume has spiked this week as well, so there could be more upside here. Coya Therapeutics [COYA] - Last Close: $4.15 News of a new executive higher is boosting shares of Coya Therapeutics. Wednesday morning, the biotech firm said it has appointed drug development veteran Dr. Fred Grossman to the positions of President & Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Grossman will succeed Dr. Adrian Hepner, effective July 17th, 2023, and he brings two decades of clinical development expertise with him. Prior to joining Coya, Dr. Grossman held executive positions at Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Sunovion. COYA is up 15.9% in today's premarket. My Take: I'm not sure if this news really explains today's move, but it's the only story on my radar at the moment. COYA could have something else going on., so keep an eye on the headlines if you're interested in making a play here. Kazia Therapeutics [KZIA] - Last Close: $1.17 Kazia Therapeutics just landed a major regulatory win. This morning, the FDA awarded a Fast Track Designation (FTD) to Kazia's lead product, paxalisib, as a combination treatment for solid tumor brain metastases. Kazia says the designation will provide enhanced access to FDA regulators, and the drug may also be eligible for Accelerated Approval and Priority Review. Paxalisib was previously granted FTD for glioblastoma in 2020, so this is its second opportunity to access the benefits of the designation. KZIA is one of today's top movers with a 22.2% gain on elevated premarket trading volume. My Take: KZIA's paxalisib appears to be on the right path, and it could provide more catalysts for the stock in the months ahead. Mullen Automotive [MULN] - Last Close: $0.1709 Mullen Automotive is heating up in today's premarket. Yesterday, the EV maker announced the hiring of Christian Attar to combat the naked short-selling of its shares.
Mullen said it made the decision after it received reports that it was the target of a "market manipulation scheme" involving illegal naked short selling. The company hired Attar in partnership with Warshaw, Burstein, LLP to investigate and expose any wrongdoing. The news sparked a 69.3% rally in shares of MULN on Wednesday, and the rally is continuing in today's premarket. MULN is currently up 45.5% on elevated premarket trading volume. My Take: MULN appears to be in big trouble. Shares were going for $10 just six months ago. There could be opportunities for short-term gains here, but the stock's long-term trajectory doesn't seem promising. GainersAkumin [AKU] >> +32.3%Palatin [PTN] >> +15.2%Biodesix [BDSX] >> +14.5%Avalo Therapeutics [AVTX] >> +13.8%DeclinersAllarity Therapeutics [ALLR] >> (51.2%) VBI Vaccines [VBIV] >> (26.8%)Nymox Pharma [NYMX] >> (16.2%)Altamira Therapeutics [CYTO] >> (17.6%) Park Aerospace Corp. [PKE] ... AM Levi Strauss & Co [LEVI] ... PM Kura Sushi Usa, Inc. [KRUS] ... PM Simulations Plus, Inc. [SLP] ... PM ADP employment [Jun] ... 8:15a Initial jobless claims [Jul] ... 8:30a U.S. trade deficit [May] ... 8:30a Job openings [May] ... 10a ISM services [Jun] ... 10a |