Human Genome Sciences Set New High For Year Monday

Human Genome Sciences (HGSI) and GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) announced Monday morning that BENLYSTA met the primary endpoint in the second of two Phase 3 trials in seropositive patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Human Genome Sciences gapped open sharply higher Monday, but traded in a range for the majority of the session. Shares finished up by $6.59 at $25.28 on the highest volume in 3 months. The stock rose above a 2-month range and set a new high for the year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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