Bird Flu Stocks Rise Again on Global Fears

August 30, 2011 9:59 AM EDT
Bird flu stocks are seeing action for the second straight day following media reports the strain is making a major comeback in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Health experts are warning of a global flu pandemic if the virus mutates to spread more easily through humans.

Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) +18%
Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (Amex: SVA) +11%
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: BCRX) +9%
Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (AMEX: HEB) +6%
AVI Biopharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVII) +2%


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