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Ariad Pharmaceuticals (ARIA) In Focus: Stock Jumps 8.2%

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Ariad Pharmaceuticals.Inc was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by over 8% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This reverses the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $6.74 to $7.51 in the past one-month time frame.

The company has seen one negative revision in the past months, while its Zacks Consensus Estimate moved lower over the same time frame, suggesting there may be trouble down the road. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if this recent move higher can last.

Ariad Pharmaceuticals has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) while its Earnings ESP is positive.

A better-ranked stock in the same industry is Achaogen, Inc sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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