Biotech Stocks Rise After Hours Following Trial News and Strategic Developments
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 24 2025
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Should l Buy CYCN?
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Cyclerion Therapeutics Surge: Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. (CYCN) saw a 48.01% increase in after-hours trading after announcing a strategic relaunch focused on neuropsychiatric therapies, including a licensing agreement with MIT for its treatment-resistant depression program, with a Phase 2 trial expected to start in 2026.
Clearside Biomedical Updates: Clearside Biomedical Inc. (CLSD) rose 6.82% in after-hours trading following presentations at the EURETINA Congress regarding its Phase 2b trial for wet age-related macular degeneration, with the next key milestone being the initiation of a Phase 3 trial.
Reviva Pharmaceuticals Conference Participation: Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. (RVPH) experienced an 11.50% rise in after-hours trading ahead of its participation in the Lytham Partners Fall 2025 Investor Conference, despite a decline during regular trading hours.
Corcept Therapeutics Data Presentation: Corcept Therapeutics Inc. (CORT) gained 4.54% in after-hours trading and announced it will present late-breaking data from its Phase 3 trial for relacorilant in ovarian cancer at the 2025 ESMO Annual Meeting, with key PDUFA dates set for late 2025 and mid-2026.
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About CYCN
Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to identifying, developing, and delivering therapies for central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The Company is focused on building a pipeline with therapeutics to treat certain neuropsychiatric diseases. It is focused on an individualized therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) - a condition with significant unmet medical need. Its assets include Olinciguat and Praliciguat. The Company has entered into an exclusive license option agreement for its vascular soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulator, olinciguat. Praliciguat is an oral, once-daily, systemic sGC stimulator that is licensed to Akeibia Therapeutics, Inc and is being advanced in rare kidney disease.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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