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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
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S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks With RSIs That Scream Oversold
S&P 500   4,967.23
DOW   37,986.40
QQQ   414.65
How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 4/19/2024
Stock market today: Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to the finish line of another losing week
American Express profits jump 34%, helped by jump in new customers, higher spending
American Express, Fifth Third rise; Netflix, PPG Industries fall, Friday, 4/19/2024
Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 
3 Magnificent Seven Stocks Outperforming the Rest
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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
$0.38
+2.7%
$0.66
$0.20
$7.00
$2.61M1.42628,884 shs47,561 shs
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
$37.13
-1.3%
$44.04
$14.33
$47.74
$2.77B0.8855,802 shs726,137 shs
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
$1.64
+0.6%
$1.66
$1.33
$4.49
$87.17M1.77318,498 shs29,523 shs
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
SELB
Selecta Biosciences
$1.06
$0.81
$1.99
$136.76M0.84979,585 shs2.77 million shs
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
$9.84
-3.8%
$11.74
$4.26
$15.18
$249.03M0.48139,894 shs150,977 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
+0.60%-11.95%-29.87%-74.57%-94.45%
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
-6.35%-13.44%-15.10%-8.31%+152.99%
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
-6.86%-3.83%+12.41%+16.43%-57.44%
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
SELB
Selecta Biosciences
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%-28.36%
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
-5.63%-13.38%-9.55%-8.42%+115.82%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
2.2877 of 5 stars
3.32.00.04.00.00.00.0
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
3.4548 of 5 stars
3.50.00.04.62.62.50.0
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
2.009 of 5 stars
3.43.00.00.02.52.50.0
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
SELB
Selecta Biosciences
2.1615 of 5 stars
3.30.00.04.50.62.50.6
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
2.8617 of 5 stars
3.54.00.00.02.42.50.6

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
2.50
Moderate Buy$8.502,136.84% Upside
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
3.00
Buy$44.5519.97% Upside
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
2.75
Moderate Buy$10.75555.49% Upside
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
SELB
Selecta Biosciences
2.50
Moderate Buy$2.80∞ Upside
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
3.00
Buy$28.79192.54% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest SELB, VSTM, MIST, AGRX, and IDYA Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/22/2024
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
HC Wainwright
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$25.00
3/21/2024
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $60.00
3/19/2024
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
HC Wainwright
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$17.50
3/18/2024
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
Maxim Group
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
3/15/2024
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
Royal Bank of Canada
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$32.00
3/8/2024
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
BTIG Research
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Initiated CoverageBuy$55.00
3/5/2024
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$6.00 ➝ $5.00
2/26/2024
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
HC Wainwright
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$25.00
2/23/2024
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
Leerink Partnrs
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
2/23/2024
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$51.00 ➝ $57.00
2/22/2024
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
Capital One Financial
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Reiterated RatingOverweight
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
$19.59M0.13N/AN/A($5.51) per share-0.07
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
$23.39M118.36N/AN/A$9.64 per share3.85
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
$1M87.17N/AN/A$0.50 per share3.28
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
SELB
Selecta Biosciences
$110.78M0.00N/A9.91$0.61 per share0.00
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
$2.60M95.78N/AN/A$2.27 per share4.33

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
-$14.47M-$9.84N/AN/A-73.83%N/A-179.07%5/9/2024 (Estimated)
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
-$112.96M-$1.97N/AN/AN/A-483.05%-23.00%-21.78%5/14/2024 (Estimated)
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
-$59.69M-$1.39N/AN/AN/AN/A-170.99%-64.45%5/9/2024 (Estimated)
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
SELB
Selecta Biosciences
$35.38M-$0.22N/AN/AN/A-72.04%-44.13%-22.00%N/A
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
-$87.37M-$4.10N/AN/AN/AN/A-127.00%-54.73%5/14/2024 (Estimated)

Latest SELB, VSTM, MIST, AGRX, and IDYA Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
3/21/2024Q4 2023
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
-$0.30-$0.32-$0.02-$0.32N/AN/A
3/14/2024Q4 2023
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
-$0.82-$1.02-$0.20-$1.02N/AN/A
2/20/202412/31/2023
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
-$0.47-$0.52-$0.05-$0.52$8.84 million$3.90 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
SELB
Selecta Biosciences
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
N/A
0.46
0.33
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
N/A
19.65
19.65
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
2.97
10.11
10.11
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
SELB
Selecta Biosciences
0.21
4.18
4.18
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
0.70
5.45
5.45

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
10.92%
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
98.29%
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
86.18%
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
SELB
Selecta Biosciences
41.95%
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
88.37%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
AGRX
Agile Therapeutics
196.86 million6.82 millionNot Optionable
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences
12474.56 million70.76 millionOptionable
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. stock logo
MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals
4753.15 million47.62 millionOptionable
Selecta Biosciences, Inc. stock logo
SELB
Selecta Biosciences
64155.20 million106.78 millionOptionable
Verastem, Inc. stock logo
VSTM
Verastem
7325.31 million24.57 millionOptionable

SELB, VSTM, MIST, AGRX, and IDYA Headlines

SourceHeadline
Verastem Oncology Names John Hayslip as Chief Medical OfficerVerastem Oncology Names John Hayslip as Chief Medical Officer
marketwatch.com - April 18 at 7:05 PM
Verastem Oncology Announces Appointment of John Hayslip, M.D., to Chief Medical OfficerVerastem Oncology Announces Appointment of John Hayslip, M.D., to Chief Medical Officer
businesswire.com - April 18 at 4:05 PM
Verastem gets grant for dual RAF/MEK inhibitor for cancer treatment in solid formVerastem gets grant for dual RAF/MEK inhibitor for cancer treatment in solid form
pharmaceutical-technology.com - April 18 at 9:04 AM
Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM) Short Interest Down 17.9% in MarchVerastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM) Short Interest Down 17.9% in March
americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 3:22 AM
Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Shattuck Labs (STTK) and Verastem (VSTM)Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Shattuck Labs (STTK) and Verastem (VSTM)
markets.businessinsider.com - April 12 at 5:19 PM
Verastem (NASDAQ:VSTM) Stock Price Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $9.47Verastem (NASDAQ:VSTM) Stock Price Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $9.47
americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 2:22 AM
Verastem (NASDAQ:VSTM) Share Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $9.47Verastem (NASDAQ:VSTM) Share Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $9.47
marketbeat.com - April 12 at 2:18 AM
Verastem CFO sells shares to cover tax obligationsVerastem CFO sells shares to cover tax obligations
investing.com - April 10 at 1:47 PM
Verastem Oncology Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)Verastem Oncology Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
businesswire.com - April 4 at 7:30 AM
Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM) Receives Average Rating of "Buy" from AnalystsVerastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM) Receives Average Rating of "Buy" from Analysts
marketbeat.com - April 4 at 2:16 AM
Verastem’s Strategic Advancements and Financial Stability Underscore Buy RatingVerastem’s Strategic Advancements and Financial Stability Underscore Buy Rating
markets.businessinsider.com - March 27 at 7:36 PM
Verastem director sells over $8,500 in company stockVerastem director sells over $8,500 in company stock
investing.com - March 22 at 8:04 PM
VSTM Apr 2024 11.000 callVSTM Apr 2024 11.000 call
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 4:57 AM
Verastem: Financial Resilience and Promising Drug Pipeline Despite Short-Term LossesVerastem: Financial Resilience and Promising Drug Pipeline Despite Short-Term Losses
markets.businessinsider.com - March 19 at 1:14 PM
Verastems (VSTM) "Buy" Rating Reiterated at HC WainwrightVerastem's (VSTM) "Buy" Rating Reiterated at HC Wainwright
marketbeat.com - March 19 at 8:34 AM
Global Patient Survey Results Reveal Significant Negative Impact on Social, Emotional and Mental Well-Being for People Living with Low-Grade Serous Ovarian CancerGlobal Patient Survey Results Reveal Significant Negative Impact on Social, Emotional and Mental Well-Being for People Living with Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
businesswire.com - March 18 at 7:00 AM
VSTM Apr 2024 14.000 callVSTM Apr 2024 14.000 call
finance.yahoo.com - March 16 at 8:52 AM
Recap: Verastem Q4 EarningsRecap: Verastem Q4 Earnings
benzinga.com - March 14 at 10:18 PM
VSTM Stock Earnings: Verastem Misses EPS for Q4 2023VSTM Stock Earnings: Verastem Misses EPS for Q4 2023
investorplace.com - March 14 at 10:04 PM
Verastem Oncology Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Highlights Recent Business UpdatesVerastem Oncology Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Highlights Recent Business Updates
businesswire.com - March 14 at 4:05 PM
Verastem Oncology Announces Multiple Oral Presentations at SGO 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer that Highlight Advances in Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Research and Reinforce Commitment to Addressing Urgent Unmet NeedsVerastem Oncology Announces Multiple Oral Presentations at SGO 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer that Highlight Advances in Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Research and Reinforce Commitment to Addressing Urgent Unmet Needs
finance.yahoo.com - March 11 at 8:25 AM
Verastem Oncology Announces Multiple Oral Presentations at SGO 2024 Annual Meeting on Womens Cancer that Highlight Advances in Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Research and Reinforce Commitment to Addressing Urgent Unmet NeedsVerastem Oncology Announces Multiple Oral Presentations at SGO 2024 Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer that Highlight Advances in Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Research and Reinforce Commitment to Addressing Urgent Unmet Needs
businesswire.com - March 11 at 7:30 AM
VSTM Mar 2024 2.000 putVSTM Mar 2024 2.000 put
finance.yahoo.com - March 10 at 7:50 PM
Verastem Oncology Granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation For Avutometinib In Ovarian CancerVerastem Oncology Granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation For Avutometinib In Ovarian Cancer
markets.businessinsider.com - March 6 at 6:41 PM

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Company Descriptions

Agile Therapeutics logo

Agile Therapeutics

NASDAQ:AGRX
Agile Therapeutics, Inc., a women's healthcare company, researches, develops, and commercializes prescription contraceptive products for women in the United States. Its lead product is Twirla, also known as AG200-15, a once-weekly prescription combination hormonal contraceptive patch. The company is also developing a pipeline of Twirla line extensions and other products, including AG200-15 Extended Regimen (ER), a regimen that allows a woman to have four episodes of withdrawal bleeding per year; AG200-15 smaller patch (SmP), which is a regimen designed to provide shorter and lighter withdrawal bleeds, and enhance contraceptive efficacy; AG200-15 ER SmP, a regimen to allow a woman to extend the length of her contraceptive cycle, as well as have shorter and lighter withdrawal bleeding episodes per year; and P-Patch, a progestin-only contraceptive patch intended for use by women who are unable or unwilling to take estrogen. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.
IDEAYA Biosciences logo

IDEAYA Biosciences

NASDAQ:IDYA
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc., a synthetic lethality-focused precision medicine oncology company, discovers and develops targeted therapeutics for patient populations selected using molecular diagnostics in the United States. The company's products in development include IDE196, a protein kinase C inhibitor that is in Phase 2/3 clinical trials for genetically defined cancers having GNAQ or GNA11 gene mutations; IDE397, a methionine adenosyltransferase 2a inhibitor that is in Phase 1/2 clinical trials for patients with solid tumors having methylthioadenosine phosphorylase gene deletions, such as non-small cell lung, bladder, gastric, and esophageal cancers; IDE161, a poly ADP-ribose glycohydrolase inhibitor that is in Phase 1 clinical trial to treat tumors with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), and other genetic or molecular signatures; GSK101, a Pol Theta Helicase inhibitor that is in Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of tumors with BRCA or other homologous recombination, and HRD mutations; and Werner Helicase inhibitors for tumors with high microsatellite instability. It offers preclinical research programs focused on pharmacological inhibition; DECIPHER dual CRISPR library for synthetic lethality target and biomarker discovery; and INQUIRE chemical library and HARMONY machine-learning engines to enhance its drug discovery platform. The company has strategic alliances with GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer Inc., Novartis International Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Amgen Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc., Cancer Research UK, and the University of Manchester. IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Milestone Pharmaceuticals logo

Milestone Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ:MIST
Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the development and commercialization of cardiovascular medicines. The company's lead product candidate is etripamil, a novel and potent calcium channel blocker, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in the United States and Canada; and Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular rate. It has a license and collaboration agreement with Ji Xing Pharmaceuticals to develop and commercialize etripamil prophylactic and therapeutic uses in humans, as well as with the Montreal Heart Institute, the WCN network, and other research centers. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.
Selecta Biosciences logo

Selecta Biosciences

NASDAQ:SELB
Selecta Biosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the research and development of nanoparticle immunomodulatory drugs for the treatment and prevention of human diseases. The company's lead therapeutic gene therapy program is SEL-302 that is in Phase I clinical trial to enhance the treatment of methylmalonic acidemia. It is also developing biologic therapies, such as SEL-212 that is in Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of chronic refractory gout; and product candidates to treat IgA-mediated diseases, including IgA nephropathy, linear IgA bullous dermatitis, IgA pemphigus, and Henoch-Schonlein purpura. In addition, the company is developing gene therapies comprising for the treatment of pompe disease, duchenne muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, lysosomal storage disorder, and other autoimmune diseases. Further, it develops tolerogenic therapies to treat autoimmune diseases. The company has license and collaboration agreements with Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.; Genovis AB (publ.); Cyrus Biotechnology, Inc.; IGAN Biosciences, Inc.; Astellas Therapeutics, Inc.; Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ.); Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.; Asklepios Biopharmaceutical, Inc.; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and Shenyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Selecta Biosciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.
Verastem logo

Verastem

NASDAQ:VSTM
Verastem, Inc., a development-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing drugs for the treatment of cancer in the United States. Its product candidates are Avutometinib, an orally available small molecule RAF/MEK clamp that inhibits the ras sarcoma RAF/MEK, ERK mitogen activated pathway kinase pathway which is involved in cell proliferation, migration, transformation, and survival of tumor cells; and Defactinib, an oral small molecule inhibitor of FAK and proline-rich tyrosine kinase for various solid tumors. The company is involved in clinical studies, including RAMP 301, a randomized global confirmatory trial to evaluate the combination of Avutometinib and Defactinib for the treatment of patients with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer; RAMP 201, an adaptive two-part multicenter, parallel cohort, randomized open label trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Avutometinib and in combination with Defactinib; and FRAME, an investigation of Avutometinib and Defactinib in patients with KRAS mutant cancers and subsequent analyses; and RAMP 204 and 205. It has license agreements with Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for the development, commercialization, and manufacture of products containing Avutometinib; and Pfizer Inc. to research, develop, manufacture, and commercialize products containing Pfizer's inhibitors of FAK for therapeutic, diagnostic, and prophylactic uses in humans. In addition, it has a clinical collaboration agreement with Amgen, Inc. to evaluate the combination of Avutometinib with Amgen's KRAS-G12C inhibitor LUMAKRAS which in Phase 1/2 trial entitled RAMP 203; and a discovery and development collaboration with GenFleet Therapeutics to advance new programs targeting RAS pathway-driven cancers. Verastem, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.