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What: Shareholders of biotech firm Dendreon
So what: In a mid-stage study, Johnson & Johnson's
To add insult to injury, the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosed a formal investigation into the company, which the company believes is based on potentially misleading statements surrounding Provenge and the company's finances. Now that's what I call a daily double-whammy!
Now what: Since "duck and cover" isn't officially listed as an investment strategy, today's move lower could represent an interesting buying opportunity if you think Dendreon can persuade physicians to prescribe its treatment. Dendreon's drug launch has been less than comforting for investors, and sales are moving in the right direction -- just not nearly as quickly as everyone had hoped. I remain optimistic that it will turn things around, but I must admit, my patience is waning.
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