What's Going On With Novavax Stock?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
Novavax Inc (NASDAQ:NVAX) announced that its updated Covid-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid XBB.1.5, received emergency use authorization in Taiwan. The Taiwan FDA approved the vaccine for individuals 12 years and older, based on non-clinical data showing functional immune responses to several variants. Novavax will supply the vaccine under an existing agreement, with availability expected at vaccination centers across Taiwan. Despite the news, NVAX shares were down 1.30% at $5.33.

December 18, 2023 | 2:43 pm
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Novavax's updated Covid-19 vaccine received emergency use authorization in Taiwan, which should lead to vaccine distribution under an existing agreement. However, the stock price fell by 1.30%.
The emergency use authorization in Taiwan is a positive development for Novavax, indicating potential for increased vaccine distribution and revenue. However, the immediate negative stock price reaction suggests that the market may have already priced in the news or that investors were expecting more impactful developments. The short-term impact is negative, but this could change if the vaccine distribution leads to significant revenue increases or if the market sentiment shifts.
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