Pre-Market Analysis: MannKind, Galena Biopharma, Ariad Pharma, and Novavax

LONDON, August 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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On Thursday, August 1, 2013, shares in biotechnology companies ended mostly higher, tracking the broader market which also finished high on the back of positive US economic statistics. The major movers in the industry included MannKind Corporation (NASDAQ: MNKD), Galena Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: GALE), Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ARIA), and Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ: NVAX). All these companies are tracked by AAAResearchReports.com. Free technical research on MNKD, GALE, ARIA, and NVAX can be downloaded upon sign up at:

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Shares in MannKind Corporation rallied on Thursday, extending their gains from previous trading sessions. The company's shares hit a 52-week high of $8.25 before finishing the day 4.15% higher at $8.03. A total of 11.33 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 6.32 million. The stock has gained 10.45% in the last three trading sessions and 18.26% in the last one month as compared to a gain of 1.28% and 5.69% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Sign up and read the complimentary report on MNKD at:

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Galena Biopharma Inc.'s stock surged on Thursday, finishing at $2.09, up 7.18% from its previous closing price. The company's shares fluctuated between $1.95 and $2.10. A total of 2.87 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 1.86 million. The stock has gained 17.42% in the last three sessions, outperforming the S&P 500. Further, the stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The free report on GALE can be downloaded by signing up now at:

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Shares in Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. moved higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the broader market. The company's shares traded between $18.57 and $19.04 before ending the session 2.10% higher at $18.97. A total of 1.38 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 2.17 million. The company's shares have advanced 3.21% in the last three sessions, outperforming the S&P 500. However, in the last one month, the stock has underperformed the broader market, falling by 2.87% as compared to a gain of 5.69% in the S&P 500. A free report on ARIA can be accessed by registering at:

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Novavax Inc.'s stock edged lower on Thursday even as the broader market posted significant gains. The company's shares oscillated between $2.63 and $2.74 before finishing the day 0.37% lower at $2.68. A total of 2.03 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 1.78 million. Despite Thursday's pullback, the company's shares have gained 6.77% in the last three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500. Moreover, the stock is currently trading near its 52-week high of $2.78 and above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on NVAX for free at:

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