One important metric to look for in a stock is an 80 or higher Relative Strength Rating. Biocryst Pharmaceuticals now clears that threshold, with a jump from 72 to 85 Thursday.
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Biocryst Pharmaceuticals is not currently offering a proper buying opportunity. With earnings just released, let's see if the stock goes on to build a base that could launch a new move.
The company saw both earnings and sales growth rise last quarter. Earnings-per-share increased from 0% to 30%. Revenue rose from 31% to 85%.
The company earns the No. 138 rank among its peers in the Medical-Biomed/Biotech industry group. Genmab and Vertex Pharmaceuticals are also among the group's highest-rated stocks.
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