4000 IBB July call spreads 300/315 traded today
redsox34 said:
FOLD is starting to move. +8% today and +25% since May 9 earnings.
Also, outlay of $450,000 was spent on Sept $10 calls today. $1 per contract.
I added more at $7.70 towards end of last week.
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Halozyme has invented what it calls recombinant human hyaluronidase (rHuPH20), which is an enzyme that allows for the quick delivery of an otherwise intravenous active ingredient by way of injection under the skin. It's this enzyme that Roche has licensed from the company and combined with Rituxan to create this alternative delivery method. The efficacy of the drug is the same or similar, as is the tolerability profile. What's different, however, is the administration time. The drug takes between 5 and 7 minutes to administer, wiping close to 98% off the time a patient has to spend under-dose. That's a massive difference for patients that need weekly or more dosing, and if the drug is approved, chances are we'll see it pick up a large portion of the IV market, very quickly. And we're not guessing here it's already approved in Europe (where it's called MabThera) where it's most commonly administered subcutaneously.
So, we're obviously looking for an FDA green light for the drug when the agency reports its decision, but what are the chances of us seeing one?
Very good.
The data that supports the application is strong and thorough. The drug's already approved and widely used in Europe. The active compound is already regarded as safe and effective in the US. A panel validated the asset as part of an advisory meeting earlier this year, at which physicians and oncology experts voted unanimously (11-0) in favor of the FDA approving the drug. Things look good and we'd be surprised if the decision didn't go Halozyme's way come June 26. Of course, there's always room for a surprise this is the biotechnology space but from a risk limitation perspective, this one's about as good as you're going to get.
Note that the action date is June 26, but there's a chance we might see a decision hit press earlier, hence our highlighting of this one now.
Hope you've been holding this still....good oneredsox34 said:
4000 IBB July call spreads 300/315 traded today
FTAC2011 said:
Anyone feel like researching a big gamble?
AVEO
Pharma company that had the FDA deny their application because they changed patients Between groups. Their drug (which was showing success) is a cancer drug that was extending mortality rates in trials and was showing upside. May be a while though as they have I think one trial in phase three and others in beginning stages. They have also entered into a couple of licensing deals recently.
I really don't know if this is a huge potential as they were once trading around $20 (at 75 cents now) or if it is just a poorly run company.
I have made about 6 grand on it playing on bumps, so I'm using my gains, but I'm way down right now as my cost basis is approx $1.25
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The field of gene therapy is making significant strides towards the day when a one-time treatment inserting a healthy gene into patients could cure a host of inherited, often fatal diseases. But it's been a rocky road. And new clinical data presented this morning by Bluebird Bio make clear that success is far from guaranteed. Bluebird is testing a gene therapy for two inherited blood disorders and the data managed both to impress and to leave important questions unanswered.
On the impressive side: A patient with the inherited blood disease beta-thalassemia, which causes severe anemia, was able to stop regular blood transfusions one month after treatment and achieved a normal level of hemoglobin in six months, according to interim data from an ongoing phase 3 clinical trial. The positive outcome for this patient suggests, but does not yet prove, that manufacturing changes made by Bluebird last year to improve the efficacy of its investigational therapy, Lentiglobin, are having the desired effect.
Other data released Friday, however, raised concerns. Among the red flags: A second patient treated in the trial showed a lower-than-expected response in a biomarker for healthy hemoglobin production. Investors are likely to eye that data point with concern, though that patient has not been followed long enough to chart clinical changes in hemoglobin levels or blood transfusions. There are no clinical results yet for a third patient, either.
04texag said:Hope you've been holding this still....good oneredsox34 said:
4000 IBB July call spreads 300/315 traded today
ColinAggie said:
AVEO having a great start today!
ColinAggie said:
AVEO having a great start today!
I am heavily involved and holding and buying more as we speak. Getting the passing in the EU will likely make them a buyout target. That's what I think at least.FTAC2011 said:ColinAggie said:
AVEO having a great start today!
Have you looked into it at all? If so, what are your thoughts? Looks like they could (and should) get approval for their product in 2 months or less. If so I would expect another big jump as it will trigger a $4M milestone payment to them and get them on the road to another $12M in payments.
They could be an acquisition target.
ColinAggie said:I am heavily involved and holding and buying more as we speak. Getting the passing in the EU will likely make them a buyout target. That's what I think at least.FTAC2011 said:ColinAggie said:
AVEO having a great start today!
Have you looked into it at all? If so, what are your thoughts? Looks like they could (and should) get approval for their product in 2 months or less. If so I would expect another big jump as it will trigger a $4M milestone payment to them and get them on the road to another $12M in payments.
They could be an acquisition target.
It's a recent one for me. I'm cost averaged in at $1.40. No true strategy, but it's looking like I'll be holding onto it for at least two months.FTAC2011 said:ColinAggie said:I am heavily involved and holding and buying more as we speak. Getting the passing in the EU will likely make them a buyout target. That's what I think at least.FTAC2011 said:ColinAggie said:
AVEO having a great start today!
Have you looked into it at all? If so, what are your thoughts? Looks like they could (and should) get approval for their product in 2 months or less. If so I would expect another big jump as it will trigger a $4M milestone payment to them and get them on the road to another $12M in payments.
They could be an acquisition target.
When did you first buy? I've been in for about 3 years now buying and selling. I'm definitely going to buy more I just don't know when... I don't want to miss the boat, but if it does what it always does the past three years the price bumps then slowly trickles down until another bump.. do you have a strategy right now? Dollar cost average until approval decision?
ColinAggie said:It's a recent one for me. I'm cost averaged in at $1.40. No true strategy, but it's looking like I'll be holding onto it for at least two months.FTAC2011 said:ColinAggie said:I am heavily involved and holding and buying more as we speak. Getting the passing in the EU will likely make them a buyout target. That's what I think at least.FTAC2011 said:ColinAggie said:
AVEO having a great start today!
Have you looked into it at all? If so, what are your thoughts? Looks like they could (and should) get approval for their product in 2 months or less. If so I would expect another big jump as it will trigger a $4M milestone payment to them and get them on the road to another $12M in payments.
They could be an acquisition target.
When did you first buy? I've been in for about 3 years now buying and selling. I'm definitely going to buy more I just don't know when... I don't want to miss the boat, but if it does what it always does the past three years the price bumps then slowly trickles down until another bump.. do you have a strategy right now? Dollar cost average until approval decision?
FTAC2011 said:ColinAggie said:It's a recent one for me. I'm cost averaged in at $1.40. No true strategy, but it's looking like I'll be holding onto it for at least two months.FTAC2011 said:ColinAggie said:I am heavily involved and holding and buying more as we speak. Getting the passing in the EU will likely make them a buyout target. That's what I think at least.FTAC2011 said:ColinAggie said:
AVEO having a great start today!
Have you looked into it at all? If so, what are your thoughts? Looks like they could (and should) get approval for their product in 2 months or less. If so I would expect another big jump as it will trigger a $4M milestone payment to them and get them on the road to another $12M in payments.
They could be an acquisition target.
When did you first buy? I've been in for about 3 years now buying and selling. I'm definitely going to buy more I just don't know when... I don't want to miss the boat, but if it does what it always does the past three years the price bumps then slowly trickles down until another bump.. do you have a strategy right now? Dollar cost average until approval decision?
Good luck! Check in with any moves if you don't mind