The approval of the rheumatoid arthritis treatment will help douse recent concerns about its pipeline.
Vivus shares dropped after it reported weaker-than-expected sales of its weight loss drug.
Can they also help boost the company's dormant stock?
These undervalued equities offer rapid growth potential and strong finances.
Although Abbott has recently gained on positive trial results, Gilead Sciences remains in the forefront of the market.
The company's Abraxane delays tumor growth in patients with advanced melanoma.
The drug company is a defensive, income generator with added potential for capital gains.
The US approval of Stribild is a big plus for the company's AIDS treatment franchise.
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