Technical Perspectives on Biotech Stocks -- Vericel, Viking Therapeutics, VistaGen Therapeutics, and ZIOPHARM Oncology

Technical Perspectives on Biotech Stocks -- Vericel, Viking Therapeutics, VistaGen Therapeutics, and ZIOPHARM Oncology

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Vericel

Shares in Massachusetts headquartered Vericel Corp. rose 1.34%, ending Tuesday's trading session at $11.35. The stock recorded a trading volume of 940,359 shares. The Company's shares have surged 71.97% in the last month, 140.21% over the last three months, and 298.25% over the past year. The stock is trading 51.10% and 133.39% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Moreover, shares of Vericel, which researches, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells patient-specific expanded cellular therapies for use in the treatment of patients with severe diseases and conditions, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 70.87.

On March 06(th), 2018, research firm Needham reiterated its 'Buy' rating on the Company's stock with an increase of the target price from $5 a share to $15 a share.

On March 12(th), 2018, Vericel announced that it will host an Analyst and Investor Day on April 11(th), 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET in New York City. The Company's executives will provide business updates and facilitate discussions with surgeon thought leaders, who currently use Vericel's products in their practices. Also speaking will be Dara Torres, world champion swimmer, best-selling author, five-time Olympian, and MACI(®) (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) patient. Get the full research report on VCEL for free by clicking below at: www.wallstequities.com/registration/?symbol=VCEL

Viking Therapeutics

California headquartered Viking Therapeutics Inc.'s stock dropped 4.79%, closing the day at $5.76 with a total trading volume of 758,237 shares. The Company's shares have advanced 41.18% in the previous three months and 336.36% over the past year. The stock is trading 2.58% and 106.76% above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, respectively. Additionally, shares of Viking Therapeutics, which focuses on the development of therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, have an RSI of 45.36.

On March 06(th), 2018, Viking Therapeutics announced that its CEO, Brian Lian, Ph.D., will deliver a corporate presentation at H.C. Wainwright & Co.'s 2(nd) Annual NASH Investor Conference on March 19(th), 2018, at 10:40 p.m. ET at St. Regis Hotel in New York. Mr. Lian will also deliver a corporate presentation at Oppenheimer's 28(th) Annual Healthcare Conference on March 20(th), 2018, at 2:10 p.m. ET at Westin New York Grand Central Hotel in New York. Access the free research report on VKTX now by signing up at: www.wallstequities.com/registration/?symbol=VKTX

VistaGen Therapeutics

On Tuesday, shares in California headquartered VistaGen Therapeutics Inc. recorded a trading volume of 581,643 shares. The stock ended the day 4.42% higher at $1.30. The Company's shares have advanced 12.07% in the past month. The stock is trading above its 50-day moving average by 3.52%. Furthermore, shares of VistaGen Therapeutics, which engages in developing and commercializing product candidates for patients with central nervous system diseases, have an RSI of 52.37.

On March 05(th), 2018, VistaGen Therapeutics announced that Shawn Singh, CEO, will present at Oppenheimer's 28(th) Annual Healthcare Conference on March 21(st), 2018, at 8:00 a.m. ET in New York City. Are you already registered with Wall St. Equities? Do so now for free, and get the report on VTGN at: www.wallstequities.com/registration/?symbol=VTGN

ZIOPHARM Oncology

Massachusetts headquartered ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc.'s stock climbed 1.14%, finishing yesterday's session at $4.44 with a total trading volume of 1.36 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 14.14% in the last month and 0.23% in the previous three months. The stock is trading above its 50-day moving average by 7.45%. Additionally, shares of ZIOPHARM Oncology have an RSI of 59.33.

On March 01(st), 2018, ZIOPHARM Oncology announced its results for the quarter and year ended December 31(st), 2017. For Q4 2017, net loss applicable to the common stockholders was $18.3 million; R&D expenses were $11.2 million; and G&A expenses were $3.9 million. For the full year 2017, net loss applicable to the common stockholders was $73.3 million; R&D expenses were $45.1 million; and G&A expenses were $14.8 million. Aspiring Member, please take a moment to register below for your free research report on ZIOP at: www.wallstequities.com/registration/?symbol=ZIOP

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