NERV - Minerva Neurosciences rises 75% after Steven Cohen firm discloses large stake
- Minerva Neurosciences ( NASDAQ: NERV ) is up 75% in Wednesday afternoon trading following an SEC filing stating that Point72 Capital Advisors has an 8.8% stake in the company.
- The company reached a high today of $8.58 per share, though that is still well below the 52-week high of $16.80.
- The filing, posted after Tuesday's closing bell, states that Point72 has 470K outstanding shares.
- Steven A. Cohen is founder of Point72.
- Minerva ( NERV ) is focused on treatments for central nervous system diseases. Its lead candidate, roluperidone, is in phase 3 for schizophrenia.
- Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating views Minerva ( NERV ) as a hold with strong grades for revisions and momentum .
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Minerva Neurosciences rises 75% after Steven Cohen firm discloses large stake