Ariad Pharmaceuticals (ARIA) Moves Higher after FDA Node for Iclusig

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Jefferies Cuts PT on ARIAD Pharma (ARIA) Due to Iclusig Safety Issues, Maintains Buy

December 17, 2012 7:56 AM EST

On Friday ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARIA) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval of Iclusig (ponatinib). Despite the good news, analysts at Jefferies lowered their price target on ARIAD Pharma to $23 from $27, though they maintained a Buy rating. The price cut relates to new... More