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Biotech / Medical : Ligand (LGND) Breakout! -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: aknahow who wrote (26835)	12/9/1998 6:27:00 PM
From: Henry Niman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 32384

Actually, the Merger Mania page has become extremely popular. Not surprisingly, the pharmas involved are frequent visitors as are those who could be involved, so just about the entire pharma sector is dropping by as are the analysts. Last few days have been quite remarkable. Reuter's just came out with its version of Much More Merger Mania and mentioned about a dozen companies! The effect will eventually impact the Biotechs also. On Monday, venture capitalist, Jean Deleage (his VC firm participated in the Progenx/Ligand second round of financing) gave an interview. He sees much more consolidation in the Biotech sector. Details linked to the Biotech Boom table at biocognizance.com