Bad Arena (ARNA) News Good For Orexigen (OREX) And Vivus (VVUS)
September 18, 2009 · Filed Under obesity
Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA) disappointing news about diappointing trial results for its obesity treatment lorcaserin.
The news, however, is pushing the firms two competitor higher in early trading as they are perceived to benefit from ARNA’s failure. Vivus (VVUS) is trading up 7% to $11.35 on heavy volume. Orexigen (OREX) started the session higher by now trades a little below flat at $9.14
Douglas A. McIntyre
