Pfizer Insider Trading: Former Employee Found Guilty Of Trading On Successful COVID-19 Paxlovid Trial News
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Amit Dagar, a former Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) employee, was found guilty of securities fraud for insider trading on Paxlovid trial news. He purchased stock options before the trial results were announced and tipped off a friend. Pfizer had previously cut its earnings and revenue guidance due to reduced demand for COVID-19 products. The FDA has approved Paxlovid under emergency use, and Pfizer is considering raising its price. PFE shares saw a slight decrease in premarket trading.

January 19, 2024 | 12:43 pm
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Former Pfizer employee convicted of insider trading on Paxlovid trial news. The company faces reduced demand for COVID-19 products and is contemplating a price increase for Paxlovid.
The conviction of a former employee for insider trading could negatively impact Pfizer's reputation, potentially affecting investor confidence. Additionally, the reduced demand for COVID-19 products and the potential price increase for Paxlovid could lead to negative sentiment in the short term, pressuring the stock price.
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