Early Briefing and Review: Gilead Sciences, InterMune, NPS Pharma, and Halozyme Therapeutics

LONDON, August 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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On Monday, August 5, 2013, the S&P 500 closed 0.15% lower at 1,707.14. Shares in biotechnology companies ended on a mixed note as the broader market edged lower. The major movers in the sector included Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD), InterMune Inc. (NASDAQ: ITMN), NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: NPSP), and Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO). AAAResearchReports.com has released free charting and technical research on these aforementioned companies. Register to read these reports at:

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Shares in Gilead Sciences Inc. fell sharply on Monday as the broader market declined. The company's shares ended the day 1.30% lower at $60.95 after fluctuating between $60.43 and $61.90. A total of 6.11 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 11.01 million. Gilead Sciences' shares have declined 0.73% in the last three trading sessions. Nevertheless, Gilead Sciences' stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Sign up for free report on GILD at:

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InterMune Inc.'s stock closed slightly lower on Monday as the broader market ended on a declining note. The company's shares fluctuated between $15.49 and $15.90 before finishing the day 0.89% lower at $15.52. A total of 1.10 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.43 million. Despite Monday's pullback, InterMune's shares have gained 0.06% in the last three trading sessions. ITMN free technical report can be accessed by signing up at:

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Shares in NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc. edged higher on Monday, extending their gains from previous trading sessions. The company's shares oscillated between $18.55 and $19.06 before finishing the day 0.96% higher at $18.92. A total of 1.23 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.56 million. NPS Pharmaceuticals' shares have gained 42.79% in the last three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 5.74% during the same period. Furthermore, the stock is currently trading near its 52-week high of $19.06. A free report on NPSP can be accessed by registering at:

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Halozyme Therapeutics Inc.'s stock rose sharply on Monday. The company's shares closed the day 2.70% higher at $7.24. A total of 1.79 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 1.52 million. The stock is trading below its 50-day moving average. In the last three months, Halozyme Therapeutics' shares have advanced 19.87%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 5.74% during the same period. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on HALO for free at:

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