Shares of Insys Therapeutics, a small-cap biotech with a focus on pain management, plunged as much as 30% on Wednesday after receiving a double whammy.
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Why Insys Therapeutics’ Stock Crashed 18.5% in August
Arizona’s attorney general is suing Insys Therapeutics over its marketing of the fentanyl opioid spray, Subsys, and that news caused the company’s shares to tumble 18.5% in August, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Insys Therapeutics Finally Launched Its Highly Anticipated Drug
If you look around, chances are you won’t find many marijuana stocks struggling. But there’s always an outlier — and for the marijuana industry that’s drugmaker Insys Therapeutics.
3 Things You Need to Know About Marijuana Stock Insys Therapeutics
Insys Therapeutics is one of several biotechs developing cannabinoid drugs. Unlike most of these other companies, though, Insys has already won regulatory approval for its first cannabinoid — Syndros.
GW Pharmaceuticals Crashed 17% in May
The threat of increasing competition for GW Pharmaceuticals’ promising epilepsy drug took a toll on investors’ confidence last month.
Better Know a Marijuana Stock: Cara Therapeutics
Cara Therapeutics has been phenomenal over the past couple of years, and it’s rightfully beginning to catch the attention of marijuana stock investors.
661 Million Reasons to Like These 3 Cannabis Stocks
Here’s why these three cannabis stocks are in better shape than most others in the market. Take a deeper look into GW Pharmaceuticals, Insys Therapeutics, and Aphria.
This New Study Should Encourage Marijuana Stock Investors
The marijuana industry, and marijuana stock investors for that matter, have been expanding by leaps and bounds over the past two decades. One good way to keep this up is through university-based clinical studies. Studies like these really fan the flame of what might be possible with cannabis-based medicines.
Investors Are Betting Big Against Marijuana Stock Insys Therapeutics
As of April 13, 2017, more than 10.4 million shares of Insys Therapeutics (NASDAQ: INSY) were sold short. That’s 44% of the marijuana stock’s float. Investors have clearly bet big against Insys, anticipating that the stock will sink.
The 3 Most Undervalued Marijuana Stocks With a Twist
Marijuana stocks are extremely risky. But, if things go right for these pot stocks over the next two to three years, they could be a steal for investors.
Which Marijuana Stock Will Be Next to Reach a $1 Billion Valuation?
With two marijuana stocks already sporting market caps over $1 billion, one of these four pot stocks is likely to be next.
5 Drug-Developing Marijuana Stocks You Need to Know
Medical marijuana remains the safest investment route — if you’re forced to choose one — so here’s a brief rundown of the cannabinoid-based drugs working their way through clinical and preclinical trials.
Why This Marijuana Stock Fell 16.4% in March
Insys Therapeutics dropped after it received disappointing news from the DEA regarding its marijuana drug Syndros.
Why Wasn’t Insys Therapeutics’ Bounce Bigger?
Insys Therapeutics’ stock rose on good news — but not tremendously so.
What Caused This Marijuana Stock to Soar 27% in February?
Insys Therapeutics announced a compassionate-use program for its cannabis-based epilepsy drug, igniting optimism that the company is continuing to develop marijuana medicine.
3 Marijuana Stocks to Buy on a Federal Crackdown
A federal crackdown on marijuana isn’t bad news for all marijuana stocks.
How Big Could the Opportunity Be for Marijuana Stocks in California?
The market for marijuana is exploding as Americans overwhelmingly embrace legalization. Analysts are projecting tens of billions of dollars in future marijuana sales, making this an intriguing market for investors.
Could This Study Could Be Disastrous for Marijuana Stocks?
A comprehensive study slams many of the alleged benefits of marijuana and points to serious negative effects. What will the impact of this study be for marijuana stocks?
3 Myths About Marijuana Stocks
Most myths have at least a little bit of truth interspersed with a lot that is false. That’s the case with these three myths about marijuana stocks that some might mistakenly believe.
Marijuana Investing in 2017: 5 Numbers Everyone Should Know
If you’re considering investing in marijuana stocks in the new year, here are five numbers you should know before taking the plunge.
What Happened to Marijuana Stocks in 2016?
Let’s take a look back on this past year and see what the future holds for marijuana stocks.
4 Stocks You Can Buy to Profit From the Rising Use of MMJ
According to a report by the equity research firm Cowen & Co., marijuana will generate $50 billion in revenue by 2026. That’s roughly eight times the estimated revenue this year. GW Pharmaceuticals and Insys Therapeutics are two big companies with an even bigger future.
Defendant in Opioid Kickback Case Claims Right to Smoke Pot
A U.S. ex-pharmaceutical sales representative accused of paying kickbacks to induce doctors to write prescriptions for an opioid drug is asserting he has a constitutional right to continue smoking marijuana so he can remain clear-headed for his defense. “It is a very creative defense,” said Keith Stroup, the legal counsel and founder of NORML, a…
The Prison Industrial Complex is Bankrolling Efforts to Keep Pot Illegal
A food service company is spending tens of thousands of dollars to fight an effort to decriminalize marijuana in Arizona.
Arizona Anti-Marijuana Group Gets Big Donation From Opiate Maker
An Arizona opiate maker has given the largest donation to a group working to keep marijuana illegal in the state, according to an article at Tuscon.com. Drug manufacturer Insys Therapeutics made a $500,000 donation to Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy, according to information from the Arizona Secretary of State’s office.
Cannabis Makes Headway in Mainstream Pharma
The medical sector of the cannabis industry continues to explode behind constant research and innovative studies for identifying viable cancer treatments and other therapies for different ailments.
Insys Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results
PHOENIX, Aug. 3, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSY) (“Insys” or “the Company”) today announced financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2016.
FDA Approves Liquid Form of Synthetic Marijuana
As the debate around medical marijuana rages on, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a synthetic version of the substance. The recently approved Syndros, manufactured by Insys Therapeutics, is a liquid form of dronabinol, a synthesized version of THC.
Insys’s Stock Soars After Cannabis-based Oral Drug Gets FDA Approval
Shares of Insys Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:INSYS) soared 19% in premarket trade Tuesday.
Insys Therapeutics Successfully Completes Safety and Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study of Cannabidiol Oral Solution in Pediatric Epilepsy Patients
PHOENIX, May 24, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSY) (“Insys” or “the Company”) today announced that it has successfully completed its Phase 1/Phase 2 safety and pharmacokinetic (PK) study in pediatric subjects with treatment-resistant epilepsy.
A Biotech Future for Marijuana?
It is often thought that the economic future for recreational marijuana is relatively limited. The people who use it for fun will eventually move from the black market to the legal market.
Are Cannabis Stocks Riding a Market Wave?
In the past few weeks we have seen some massive volatility in the most active cannabis stocks. At the same time we have seen broad market indexes like the NASDAQ and the S&P 500 hit new record highs, begging the question of whether the cannabis stocks are just following general momentum.
What the 5 Largest Cannabis Stocks Can Tell Us
The early leaders in market cap (the total value of publicly-traded equity) in a expanding industry like cannabis can tell us a lot. These companies have a lot of advantages by being on this perch, but also some responsibilities.