Shares of Enveric Biosciences Inc. (ENVB) doubled in very heavy volume in midday trading Wednesday, after the Florida-based biotechnology company focused on cannabinoid-based treatments and cancer treatments said it acquired a perpetual license from Diverse Biotech for novel molecules for developing cancer treatments. Trading volume ballooned to 214.6 million shares, compared with the full-day average of about 2.4 million shares over the past 30 days. Enveric’s stock, which was up 100%, was both the biggest gainer and most actively traded on major U.S. exchanges. “This is an exclusive, novel way of bringing together CBD and well-known, existing compounds that hold promise to create a new, improved drug class,” added Enveric Chief Executive David Johnson. “As a patient-centric company, Enveric is constantly looking for new ways to eliminate or minimize cancer treatment side effects for patients in need.” Enveric’s stock has still lost 7.9% over the past three months, while the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has tacked on 1.7% and the S&P 500 has gained 6.3%.
-Tomi Kilgore; 415-439-6400; AskNewswires@dowjones.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
03-10-21 1234ET
Copyright (c) 2021 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Recent Comments