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Let's focus on two biotechs that made moves because of breaking news.
Cell Therapeutics
Investors also need to set reasonable expectations for what a positive approval means. As fellow Fool Brian Orelli points out, pixantrone is a third-line treatment, so the type of blockbuster enthusiasm that sent Dendreon
And at the opposite end of the spectrum we have SIGA Technologies
The two companies' relationship would fall under the "it's complicated" status on Facebook after SIGA canceled a merger with PharmAthene once it realized how valuable smallpox antiviral drug ST-246 was. PharmAthene recently won a court verdict affirming its right to a portion of the drug's profits. Although the legal wrangling could continue, today's pop is still excellent news for both companies, and investors should be able to relax and enjoy the weekend.
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