BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust
NYSE:BGTBlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRoack Inc. The fund is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe while focusing on the United States. The fund invests in bonds of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in corporate bonds with average effective duration of its portfolio will be no more than 1.5 years. The fund was formerly known as BlackRock Global Floating Rate Income Trust. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust was formed on August 30, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
iCo Therapeutics
CVE:ICOiCo Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on the identification, development, and commercialization of drug candidates to treat ocular and infectious diseases. Its in-licensed drug candidates include iCo-008, a human monoclonal antibody, which is in Phase II clinical trial to treat ulcerative colitis and bullous pemphigoid; and Oral AmpB Delivery System, an oral formulation of Amphotericin B that is in Phase 1b clinical trial for the treatment of systemic fungal and parasitic infections. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Microbix Biosystems
TSE:MBXMicrobix Biosystems Inc., a life science company, develops and commercializes proprietary biological and technological solutions for human health and wellbeing in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company manufactures diagnostic-test products, such as test-controls under the QAPs brand; viral transport medium for collection of patient samples to test for pathogens including virus causing the COVID-19 disease under the DxTM brand; Kinlytic, a biologic thrombolytic drug used to treat blood clots; and antigen products. Microbix Biosystems Inc. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.
Pernix Therapeutics
NASDAQ:PTXPernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of prescription drugs primarily for the United States market. It targets underserved therapeutic areas, such as central nervous system (CNS), including pain, neurology, and psychiatry. The company's products comprise Zohydro ER with BeadTek, an opioid agonist indicated for the management of pain; Silenor, a non-narcotic, non-scheduled, and non-addictive prescription sleep aid for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance; and Treximet, a fixed dose combination product indicated for the treatment of acute migraine. Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. markets and sells its non-core products, including generics through its wholly owned subsidiaries; and markets its non-promoted products through distributors and trade partners. It serves drug wholesalers, specialty pharmacies, retail drug stores, mass merchandisers, and grocery store pharmacies. Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey.