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Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) Catches Eye: Stock Jumps 6.2%

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Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (HRTX - Free Report) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This stock, which remained volatile and traded within the range of $17.61–$21.39 in the past one-month time frame, witnessed a sharp increase yesterday.

The move came after the company announced positive topline results from phase 3b clinical study of HTX-011 in total knee arthroplasty.

The company has seen no changes when it comes to estimate revision over the past few weeks, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter has also remained unchanged. The recent price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.

Heron Therapeutics currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.  

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