Stem Cell Related Stocks Spiking on Reports Obama to Lift 8-Yr Ban on Embryonic Research (STEM, CYTX, PSTI, ASTM, GERN)
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Any stock related to stem cell research is surging today following rumors that President Obama is expected to issue an executive order lifting an 8-year ban on embryonic stem cell research.
StemCells (Nasdaq: STEM) is leading the group higher, up about 18% from Friday's close. The stock most recently traded at $2.49. Elsewhere in the sector: Cytori Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CYTX) up 10.4% to $4.25, Pluristem Therapeutics (Nasdaq: PSTI) up 14.7% to $1.33 and Aastrom Biosciences (Nasdaq: ASTM) is up 12.6% to $0.58. Meanwhile, recent high-flyer Geron (Nasdaq: GERN) is only modestly higher today, currently up 3.8% to $6.62.
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