JPM: Ionis Looks Past Kynamro To Profitability

Despite significant progress on its late-stage programs and the promise of profitability, Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc. can't seem to please investors who can only focus on the a failed partnership.

The biotech, which changed its name from ISIS pharmaceuticals in December due to its negative associations, made several small announcements...

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