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Maxx Chatsko

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Maxx has been a contributor to Fool.com since 2013. He graduated from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (2012) with a Bachelor of Science in Bioprocess Engineering and from Carnegie Mellon University (2016) with a Master of Science in Materials Science & Engineering.

Recent Articles by Maxx Chatsko

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Jul 31, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why Fluidigm Soared as Much as 58.6% Today

The struggling laboratory hardware developer received a $37 million infusion to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jul 29, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Coronavirus Vaccine Stocks: Investors Cannot Overlook These Risks

If coronavirus vaccine development efforts are a race, then pharmaceutical companies will need to hurdle more than clinical trials to be successful.

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Jul 27, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why MediciNova Is Soaring Today

The small-cap pharmaceutical company announced a collaboration to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

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Jul 27, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why Amyris Stock Rose as Much as 12.2% Today

The synthetic biology pioneer announced a collaboration for its vaccine adjuvant ambitions.

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Jul 24, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Missing in the Hydrogen Economy Pitch: The Tax Credit Cliff for Fuel Cells

Fuel-cell manufacturers have fixed the eyes of investors on the growth potential of a hydrogen economy, but it might be distracting from a looming financial crunch.

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Jul 22, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Twist Bioscience Has Gained 186% in 2020. Is the Synbio Stock a Buy?

The company's $2.7 billion valuation is being driven by the coronavirus pandemic and federal stimulus. It doesn't appear sustainable.

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Jul 21, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

U.S. Uranium Output Hit an All-Time Low in 2019. Does It Matter?

Nuclear power plants provide roughly 20% of the nation's electricity, but domestic uranium production could have met just 0.4% of fuel requirements last year.

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Jul 21, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

2 Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years

Two decades is a long time, but these up-and-coming biopharma companies could earn significantly larger valuations in that span.

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Jul 18, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Fuel Cell Investors Shouldn't Get Too Caught Up in the Hydrogen Economy Just Yet

Dreams of a hydrogen future have sent fuel cell stocks soaring in 2020, but investors might get burned by the technological hype.

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Jul 15, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Renewable Energy Is the New Growth Driver for Dominion Energy

The unexpected sale of its gas transmission and storage business makes regulated utility operations, and renewable energy, more important than ever.

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Jul 15, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Is Neoleukin Therapeutics a Buy?

The drug developer has an intriguing technology platform and expects to enter clinical trials before the end of 2020, but there are a few things investors cannot overlook.

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Jul 15, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

About to Buy Penny Stocks? Look at These 2 Companies First

These two healthcare stocks are risky, but they have much better chances of success than penny stocks.

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Jul 9, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why MacroGenics Jumped 156.6% in the First Half of 2020

Investors remain optimistic that the leading drug candidate can earn marketing approval before the end of the year.

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Jul 9, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why SolarEdge Technologies Jumped 46% in the First Half of 2020

After a brief tumble in March, the clean energy company is trading at an all-time high.

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Jul 9, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why Adaptive Biotechnologies Soared 61.7% in the First Half of 2020

Investors expect the company's technology platform to come in handy as the world corrals the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jul 9, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why Incyte Rose 19.1% in the First Half of 2020

Incyte might finally be convincing Wall Street that its pipeline is the real deal.

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Jul 8, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why Elanco Animal Health Fell 27.2% in the First Half of 2020

The animal health company's reliance on livestock has proved a risk during an uncertain year. Can a massive acquisition change that?

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Jul 8, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why Beyond Meat Soared 77.2% in the First Half of 2020

The animal-free protein developer clawed its way back after a disappointing second half of 2019.

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Jul 8, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why Axsome Therapeutics Fell 20.4% in the First Half of 2020

One of the best investments of 2019 fell on hard times in the first six months of 2020, but it's not as bad as it seems.

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Jul 8, 2020 by Maxx Chatsko

Here's Why Amarin Tumbled 67.7% in the First Half of 2020

The pharma stock collapsed on the threat of generic competition for a drug that launched in December 2019, but the move may have been a bit of an overreaction.

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