3 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | August 23, 2013 9:45 am

This week, the overall grades of three Pharmaceutical stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

VIVUS, Inc. (NASDAQ:VVUS[2]) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. VIVUS is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of therapeutic products for large underserved markets. For Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Equity, VVUS also gets an F. The stock price has fallen 10% over the past month, worse than the 1.3% decrease the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. As of Aug. 22, 2013, 30.4% of outstanding VIVUS, Inc. shares were held short. To get an in-depth look at VVUS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VVUS stock[3].

Cempra, Inc. (NASDAQ:CEMP[4]) earns a D this week, falling from last week’s grade of C. Cempra manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products. The stock gets F’s in Equity and Cash Flow. For a full analysis of CEMP stock, visit Portfolio Grader[5].

Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated.’s (NASDAQ:CORT[6]) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). Corcept Therapeutics engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of severe metabolic and psychiatric disorders. The stock gets F’s in Equity and Cash Flow. To get an in-depth look at CORT, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CORT stock[7].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[8] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[9].

Endnotes:

  1. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  2. VVUS: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=VVUS
  3. To get an in-depth look at VVUS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VVUS stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=VVUS
  4. CEMP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CEMP
  5. For a full analysis of CEMP stock, visit Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CEMP
  6. CORT: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CORT
  7. To get an in-depth look at CORT, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CORT stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CORT
  8. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  9. here: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/

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