GW Pharma Rapidly Approaching CNS Launch; Leerink Starts Coverage With $162 Target


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Leerink resumed coverage on GW Pharmaceuticals PLC (NASDAQ: GWPH) in anticipation of FDA approval for Epidiolex. Analyst Paul Matteis expressed an Outperform Rating, and set the firm’s price target at $162.

Matteis primarily cited the FDA’s pending approval of Epidiolex, and the firm’s confidence in the drug as the reason for his bullish resumption of coverage.

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The analyst stated a 90 percent probability for FDA approval following three positive Phase III trials.

Looking forward, Matteis is also optimistic concerning a global launch for Epidiolex, which is currently being administered to more than 1,000 children affected by Dravet Syndrome, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome and refractory seizures.

The stock traded recently at $132.80 after opening at $134.81.


27% profit every 20 days?

This is what Nic Chahine averages with his option buys. Not selling covered calls or spreads… BUYING options. Most traders don’t even have a winning percentage of 27% buying options. He has an 83% win rate. Here’s how he does it.


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