After several successes with DMC it caught me for just over a buck this round...carp! Added a recent Amex IPO today, REX 1.41 +.23 here: REX 1.41 +.23 a bio on the AMEX debuted the 23rd: American Stock Exchange Lists Common Stock of ViRexx Medical Corporation
Friday December 23, 2:09 pm ET
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Stock Exchange® (Amex®) today listed the common stock of ViRexx Medical Corporation, under the ticker symbol REX.
ViRexx Medical Corp. is an Edmonton, Alberta-based biotechnology company focused on the development of novel therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer and chronic viral infections. ViRexx's most advanced programs include drug candidates for the treatment of ovarian cancer, chronic Hepatitis B & C and solid tumors.
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"The American Stock Exchange gladly welcomes ViRexx Medical Corporation to our market," said John McGonegal, senior vice president of Amex's equities group. "ViRexx performs important work in the medical industry, and we hope to be supportive of its endeavors as it seeks to expand and deliver its services to a demanding marketplace."
Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chief Executive Officer of ViRexx, said, "Achieving an Amex listing is part of a larger strategy to increase our exposure and presence in the U.S. as we increase our clinical activity. This listing supports ViRexx's product development by increasing our access to potential U.S. investors."
The company has chosen AIM Securities Inc. as its specialist. For further information on REX and other Amex-listed companies, please visit www.amex.com.
The American Stock Exchange® (Amex®) is the only primary exchange that offers trading across a full range of equities, options and exchange traded funds (ETFs), including structured products and HOLDRS(SM). In addition to its role as a national equities market, the Amex is the pioneer of the ETF, responsible for bringing the first domestic product to market in 1993. Leading the industry in ETF listings, the Amex lists 150 ETFs. The Amex is also one of the largest options exchanges in the U.S., trading options on broad-based and sector indexes as well as domestic and foreign stocks. For more information, please visit www.amex.com.
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Source: American Stock Exchange |
