Benzinga's Top #PreMarket Gainers

Ophthotech

soared 23.97% to $39.00 in the pre-market trading after the company reported that it has entered into an ex-US licensing and commercialization deal with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. NewLead Holdings

shares jumped 12.82% to $2.20 after surging 209.72% on Monday. Dendreon

shares jumped 10.28% to $2.36 in pre-market trading after the company announced the presentation of PROVENGE ProACT and IMPACT studies data. Clovis Oncology

shares climbed 7.45% to $61.00 in the pre-market trading session after the company reported that it has received breakthrough therapy designation for CO-1686. AstraZeneca PLC

shares gained 1.95% to $72.02 in pre-market trading on investor call for talks with Pfizer

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