StockNews.com Initiates Coverage on XBiotech with a Sell Rating

StockNews.com, a firm specializing in investment analysis, has started covering XBiotech (NASDAQ:XBIT), a biopharmaceutical company known for its development of True Human monoclonal antibodies. In their recent research note to the investment community on Thursday, they have issued a sell recommendation for XBiotech's stock.

XBiotech's Market Performance

As trading opened on Thursday, XBiotech's shares were priced at $6.05. The company's stock has experienced a significant range, touching a 12-month low of $3.05 and peaking at a 12-month high of $6.69. Over time, XBiotech's stock has shown consistent performance with a 50-day moving average of $4.56 and a 200-day moving average of $4.44.

Institutional Investment Changes

There has been noticeable activity from hedge funds and institutional investors with regards to XBiotech's shares. In a notable transaction, Jane Street Group LLC initiated a new stake in XBiotech during the third quarter, valued at approximately $38,000. BNP Paribas Arbitrage SNC significantly increased its shareholdings by 550.8% in the second quarter, now owning 9,587 shares with a value of roughly $57,000, following an additional purchase of 8,114 shares. Other financial institutions like Virtu Financial LLC and Bank of America Corp DE have also augmented their positions, with Bank of America Corp DE improving its stake by 155.1% during the fourth quarter. Overall, institutional investors now own about 11.45% of XBiotech's stock.

XBiotech Company Profile

XBiotech Inc. is primarily focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of True Human monoclonal antibodies for a variety of diseases. The company lays significant emphasis on treatments for inflammatory and infectious diseases and is advancing the development of therapies based on interleukin-1 alpha. These treatments have potential applications across a range of medical conditions, including but not limited to cancer, stroke, heart attack, and arthritis due to their role in tissue breakdown, angiogenesis, blood clot formation, and inflammatory processes.

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