Quantcast
 
New ETF Book by Larry Connors - Click here to read more


 

Myriad Pharmaceuticals Spin-Off From Myriad Genetics Completed - Update

Wed. July 01, 2009; Posted: 12:29 PM
Stocks RSS
(RTTNews) - Myriad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MYRX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) Wednesday said it completed its previously announced spin-off from Myriad Genetics, Inc. (MYGN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating). The new company formed as a result of the spin-off would start regular trading today on the Nasdaq global market under the ticker symbol - MYRX.

Adrian Hobden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Myriad Pharmaceuticals said, "Myriad Pharmaceuticals has a robust pipeline of novel oncology and anti-HIV candidates and an experienced leadership team to advance these assets."

Commenting on future programs, Myriad Pharmaceuticals indicated that it plans to advance three clinical development programs in Oncology and Infectious diseases.

Myriad Pharmaceutical is currently involved in the development of its most advanced cancer drug candidate Azixa. Interim result from the ongoing Azixa Phase 2 trial is expected to be released by the end of 2009.

"We are especially enthusiastic to see the data from Azixa efficacy trials by the end of 2009, as well as to begin a Phase 2b trial for our HIV maturation inhibitor later this year," Hobden added.

Myriad Pharmaceuticals also indicated developing MPC-3100, a second clinical stage cancer drug candidate, for treating multiple cancers. The company expects to report results from Phase 1 testing of MPC-3100 during the first half of 2010.

MPC-4326 is yet another drug that is being developed by the company as an oral treatment of human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1 | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) infection. MPC-4326 or bevirimat dimeglumine is expected to begin a Phase 2b clinical trial in the second half of 2009.

As of July 1, 2009, Myriad Pharmaceuticals had $188 million in cash and cash equivalents.

MYRX is currently trading at $4.00, down $0.65 or 13.98%, on a volume of 1.96 million shares.

For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com Copyright(c) 2009 RTTNews.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved

For full details for MYRX click here.

    


More News:   Market Updates | Stock Alerts | All Trading News | Stock Index

Email
Print
Archives
Feedback
Email Article Link
Close X
Recipients email address
Your name
Your email
Add a note (optional)




Stocks RSS





Related News [MYRX]
  UPCOMING EVENTS
Learn new strategies, how to trade in this market, and the stocks you should be focusing on each day. Join us for our free 20 minute tele-seminars during the week.
* Attendance is strictly limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
PREMIER SPONSORED LINKS
TRADE CENTER
 
The TradingMarkets Directory
RELATED SITES
Nothing but forex
Please call 1-213-955-5858 ext. 1

About TradingMarkets | Contact | Advertise | Careers | Link to Us | Site Map | Help | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Return Policy | Testimonials | Feedback

Disclaimer:

The Connors Group, Inc. ("Company") is not an investment advisory service, nor a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer and does not purport to tell or suggest which securities or currencies customers should buy or sell for themselves. The analysts and employees or affiliates of Company may hold positions in the stocks, currencies or industries discussed here. You understand and acknowledge that there is a very high degree of risk involved in trading securities and/or currencies. The Company, the authors, the publisher, and all affiliates of Company assume no responsibility or liability for your trading and investment results. Factual statements on the Company's website, or in its publications, are made as of the date stated and are subject to change without notice.

It should not be assumed that the methods, techniques, or indicators presented in these products will be profitable or that they will not result in losses. Past results of any individual trader or trading system published by Company are not indicative of future returns by that trader or system, and are not indicative of future returns which be realized by you. In addition, the indicators, strategies, columns, articles and all other features of Company's products (collectively, the "Information") are provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Examples presented on Company's website are for educational purposes only. Such set-ups are not solicitations of any order to buy or sell. Accordingly, you should not rely solely on the Information in making any investment. Rather, you should use the Information only as a starting point for doing additional independent research in order to allow you to form your own opinion regarding investments. You should always check with your licensed financial advisor and tax advisor to determine the suitability of any investment.

HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN INHERENT LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING AND MAY NOT BE IMPACTED BY BROKERAGE AND OTHER SLIPPAGE FEES. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER- OR OVER-COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.

The Connors Group, Inc.
10 Exchange Place, Suite 1800
Jersey City, NJ 07302

© Copyright 2009 The Connors Group, Inc.


All analyst commentary provided on TradingMarkets.com is provided for educational purposes only. The analysts and employees or affiliates of TradingMarkets.com may hold positions in the stocks or industries discussed here. This information is NOT a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any securities. Your use of this and all information contained on TradingMarkets.com is governed by the Terms and Conditions of Use. Please click the link to view those terms. Follow this link to read our Editorial Policy.

© 2009 The Connors Group, Inc.