Technical Reports on Biotech Stocks -- Halozyme Therapeutics, Keryx Biopharma, Curis, and Agios Pharma

NEW YORK, January 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Biotechnology was one of the weakest performing sectors in 2016, declining over -21%, as represented by the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF. According to an article on Seeking Alpha, signs of a potential breakout for the industry this year are present and M&As are expected to catalyze momentum and improve investor confidence. Ahead of today's trading session, Stock-Callers.com tracks the performances of the following equities: Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO), Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: KERX), Curis Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), and Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AGIO). Download the free research reports on these stocks today:

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Halozyme Therapeutics  

On Wednesday, shares in California headquartered Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. recorded a trading volume of 2.93 million shares, which was above their three months average volume of 2.07 million shares. The stock ended the day at $11.91, dropping 7.60% from the last trading session. The Company's shares have advanced 3.30% in the last one month, 2.85% over the previous three months, and 20.55% since the start of this year. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 5.53% and 14.68%, respectively. Furthermore, shares of Halozyme Therapeutics, which researches, develops, and commercializes human enzymes, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 52.16.

On January 06^th, 2017, research firm Citigroup downgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Buy' to 'Neutral'.

On January 09^th, 2017, Halozyme Therapeutics announced that two new studies exploring four tumor types are planned to start in 2017 as part of a recently announced clinical collaboration with Genentech. Halozyme has also been included in an innovative, patient-centered clinical trial planned for initiation in 2017 called Precision Promise, led by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The Company also provided financial guidance for 2017 of revenue of $115 million to $130 million, excluding revenue from any new ENHANZE global collaboration and licensing agreements that may be signed during the year. Operating expenses is expected to be between $240 million to $250 million and year-end cash balance in range of $100 million to $110 million. See our free and comprehensive research report on HALO at:

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Keryx Biopharma  

Massachusetts headquartered Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc.'s stock rose 3.23%, finishing yesterday's session at $6.40. A total volume of 3.30 million shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 1.49 million shares. The Company's shares have gained 6.49% in the last month, 18.08% in the previous three months, and 9.22% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 11.71% and 16.55%, respectively. Additionally, shares of Keryx Biopharma, which focuses on providing therapies for patients with renal disease in the US, have an RSI of 62.19.

On January 08^th, 2017, Keryx Biopharmaceuticals announced that it has appointed Christine Carberry as Chief Operating Officer and Melissa Bradford-Klug as Chief Business Officer, both will report to Greg Madison. Ms. Carberry will start on January 16^th, 2017, while Ms. Bradford-Klug started on January 03^rd, 2017.

Yesterday, research firm Citigroup upgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Sell' to 'Neutral'. KERX free research report PDF is just a click away at:

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Curis  

Shares in Massachusetts headquartered Curis Inc. ended Wednesday's session 3.83% lower at $3.01. The stock recorded a trading volume of 755,410 shares, which was above its three months average volume of 622,650 shares. The Company's shares have gained 3.44% in the last one month. The stock is trading 35.44% above its 200-day moving average. Moreover, shares of Curis, which engages in the discovery and development of drug candidates for the treatment of human cancers, have an RSI of 45.08.

On January 09^th, 2017, Curis announced that it has exercised its option to extend the exclusivity period with Aurigene under the collaboration, license and option agreement established in January, 2015. The extension of exclusivity is associated with a payment of $7.5 million to Aurigene, payable in two equal installments in the Q1 and Q3 of 2017. Sign up for your complimentary report on CRIS at:

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Agios Pharma  

At the close, Massachusetts-based Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s stock slid 4.02%, finishing at $40.56. A total volume of 921,419 shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 847,000 shares. The Company's shares are trading 15.82% below their 200-day moving average. Additionally, shares of Agios Pharma, which engages in the discovery and development of medicines for the treatment of cancer and rare genetic metabolic disorders in the US, have an RSI of 35.47.

On January 08^th, 2017, Agios Pharma announced that it expects to achieve potential approval of enasidenib in the US for IDH2m positive R/R AML in collaboration with Celgene by the end of 2017. The company plans to submit a new drug application to the US FDA for AG-120 by the end of 2017. Register for free on Stock-Callers.com and download the latest research report on AGIO at:

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