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We need a winner today and it's already 4:23:07 PM on Thu Mar 27, 2025 -0400 ... So let's find out if NuCana (NCNA) is going up or if it's going nowhere fast. So, I pulled together a bunch of data for you to look over real fast. It's at 1.07 up from 0.83. Is there something here we can get excited about? Help me analyze.
Here's the first list of news for NuCana:
C1 - Mar-20-25 04:01PM - NuCana Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
C2 - Nov-25-24 07:00AM - NuCana Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
C3 - Nov-11-24 07:00AM - NuCana Announces Encouraging Initial Data from Phase 1b/2 Modular Study of NUC-3373 in Combination with Pembrolizumab or Docetaxel
C4 - Oct-04-24 01:03PM - Baillie Gifford's Strategic Acquisition of NuCana PLC Shares
C5 - Sep-25-24 04:01PM - NuCana Announces Grant of Composition-of-Matter Patent for NUC-7738 in the United States
C6 - Sep-16-24 09:24AM - NuCana's Encouraging Data From Resistant Melanoma Treatment Provides Some Relief After Disappointing Colorectal Cancer Data, Stock Surges
C7 - Sep-14-24 03:01AM - NuCana Presents Encouraging Data on NUC-7738 in Combination with Pembrolizumab in PD-1 Inhibitor Refractory and Resistant Melanoma Patients at the ESMO Congress 2024
C8 - Aug-30-24 08:47AM - NuCana Stock Plunges On Colorectal Combo Therapy Trial Setback, Ends Mid-Stage Study After Disappointing Data
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**NuCana Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update**
Date: Mar-20-25 04:01PM
Source: (GlobeNewswire)
URL: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/20/3046697/0/en/NuCana-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Year-End-2024-Financial-Results-and-Provides-Business-Update.html
March 20, 2025 16:01 ET| Source:NuCana plcNuCana plc
Remains on Track to Initiate an Expansion Study of NUC-7738 in Combination with Pembrolizumab for Patients with PD-1 Inhibitor-Resistant Melanoma in 2025
Data from the Expansion Study to Support Interaction with FDA and Define Regulatory Strategy for NUC-7738
Data from the Ongoing Phase 1b/2 Study of NUC-3373 in Combination with Pembrolizumab
EDINBURGH, United Kingdom, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NuCana plc (NASDAQ: NCNA) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024
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NuCana has reported its financial results for Q4 and the full year of 2024. The company remains on track to initiate an expansion study of NUC-7738 in combination with Pembrolizumab for patients with PD-1 Inhibitor-Resistant Melanoma in 2025. The data from this expansion study will be used to interact with the FDA and determine the regulatory strategy for NUC-7738. Additionally, data from the ongoing Phase 1b/2 study of NUC-3373 in combination with Pembrolizumab has also been released.
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A1 - 2025-03-20T20:25:06Z - NuCana Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update...
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**NuCana Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update**Date: 2025-03-20Source: {'uri': 'manilatimes.net', 'dataType': 'news', 'title': 'The Manila times'}URL: https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/03/21/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/nucana-reports-fourth-quarter-and-year-end-2024-financial-results-and-provides-business-update/2077383Vaxart Provides Business Update and Reports Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Remains on Track to Initiate an Expansion Study of NUC-7738 in Combination with Pembrolizumab for Patients with PD-1 Inhibitor-Resistant Melanoma in 2025
Data from the Expansion Study to Support Interaction with FDA and Define Regulatory Strategy for NUC-7738
Data from the Ongoing Phase 1b/2 Study of NUC-3373 in Combination with Pembrolizumab
Anticipated Cash Runway Extended into Q3 2025
EDINBURGH, United Kingdom, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWS
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The pharmaceutical company, NuCana, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and the entire year of 2024. They are also planning to initiate an expansion study of NUC-7738, a drug used in combination with Pembrolizumab for patients with PD-1 Inhibitor-Resistant Melanoma, in 2025. This data will be used to interact with the FDA and to define a regulatory strategy for NUC-7738. Moreover, they are also running a Phase 1b/2 Study of NUC-3373 in combination with Pembrolizumab. The company's cash runway has been extended into the third quarter of 2025.
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Showing A1 (chunk 2 of 16): WIRE) -- NuCana plc (NASDAQ: NCNA) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 and provided an update on its clinical development program with its two lead anti-cancer medicines.
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"Throughout 2024, we shared multiple data updates from our two lead anti-cancer medicines, NUC-7738 and NUC-3373," said Hugh S. Griffith, NuCana's Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Our lead program, NUC-7738, is a novel agent that profoundly impacts gene expression in cancer cells and targets multiple aspects of the tumor microenvironment. Over the past year, we presented data highlighting NUC-7738's potential, when used in combination with pembrolizumab, to redu
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NuCana plc (NASDAQ: NCNA) has released its financial figures for Q4 and the full year of 2024, along with updates on its clinical development program. The company's two leading anti-cancer drugs are NUC-7738 and NUC-3373. Throughout 2024, NuCana shared several data updates on these drugs. CEO Hugh S. Griffith emphasized the potential of NUC-7738, which significantly affects gene expression in cancer cells and targets various aspects of the tumor microenvironment. The company has presented data showing NUC-7738's potential to reduce cancer's impact when used in combination with pembrolizumab.
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Showing A1 (chunk 3 of 16): ce tumor volume and prolong progression free survival in PD-1 inhibitor refractory and resistant patients with metastatic melanoma in the NuTide:701 study. Notably, disease control was observed in 75% (9/12) of the patients, five of whom had tumor reductions, with two patients achieving Partial Responses. Seven of the 12 patients had a progression free survival time of greater than five months, which is highly atypical in this patient population. Equally important, the combination has shown a favorable safety profile."
Mr. Griffith added, "Encouraged by these findings, we are excited to further evaluate NUC-7738's potential in an expansion of the NuTide:701 study for patients with PD-1 inhibitor-resistant melanoma. We plan to initiate this expansion study and provide data updates later this year. In addition, we plan to meet with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to seek guidance on
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This extract talks about the results of the NuTide:701 study conducted on patients with metastatic melanoma who were resistant to PD-1 inhibitors. The combination treatment showed disease control in 75% of the patients, with some experiencing tumor reductions and two achieving Partial Responses. Seven patients showed a progression-free survival time of over five months. The combination also had a favorable safety profile. Based on these results, a further evaluation of NUC-7738's potential is planned. The company also intends to meet with the FDA for guidance.
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Showing A1 (chunk 4 of 16): the optimal registration strategy for NUC-7738 as we look to advance it towards approval."
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Mr. Griffith continued, "Turning to NUC-3373, our second anti-cancer program is a targeted thymidylate synthase inhibitor with immune modulating properties. It is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1b/2 study known as NuTide:303, which has two separate modules. One module is studying NUC-3373 in combination with pembrolizumab for patients with advanced solid tumors and the second module is studying NUC-3373 with docetaxel for patients with lung cancer. We are excited with the data we have seen from the NuTide:303 study and are particularly encouraged by the significant tumor volume reductions and prolonged progression free survival observed. Two patients achieved Partial Responses, including a patient with urothelial bladder cancer who achieved 100% reduction in their target lesi
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This excerpt discusses the developments of two anti-cancer programs, NUC-7738 and NUC-3373, by an unnamed company. NUC-3373 is currently in a Phase 1b/2 study named NuTide:303, which has two modules. One module studies NUC-3373 used in conjunction with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors, while the other studies its use with docetaxel for lung cancer patients. The data from this study has been encouraging, showing significant tumor volume reductions and prolonged progression-free survival. Two patients achieved partial responses, including a bladder cancer patient who had a 100% reduction in their target lesion.
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Showing A1 (chunk 5 of 16): ons. While we were disappointed with the surprising and unexpected outcome of the NuTide:323 study of NUC-3373 in combination with leucovorin, irinotecan, and bevacizumab in patients with advanced colorectal cancer, we are continuing to evaluate further potential pathways for NUC-3373 in this challenging indication. We look forward to generating further data from this program as we work towards our mission of improving treatment outcomes for patients with cancer which drives our relentless pursuit of the development of new anti-cancer agents."
Mr. Griffith concluded, "In addition to the clinical advancements we have made, we have also strengthened our intellectual property portfolio with the addition of a new granted patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering NUC-7738's composition of matter. Looking ahead in 2025, we are on track to advance both NUC-7738 and NUC-3
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The company is disappointed with the outcome of the NuTide:323 study of NUC-3373 but will continue to explore potential pathways for this drug in treating advanced colorectal cancer. They are also making advancements in their clinical work and have strengthened their intellectual property portfolio with a new patent granted for NUC-7738's composition. By 2025, the company anticipates further advancements for both NUC-7738 and NUC-3.
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B1 - 2024-08-15T20:01:00Z - NuCana Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
B2 - 2024-05-30T12:36:00Z - NuCana to Present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
B3 - 2024-05-21T12:00:00Z - NuCana to Present at TD Cowen’s 5th Annual Oncology Innovation Summit
B4 - 2024-05-16T20:01:00Z - NuCana Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
B5 - 2024-05-01T20:01:00Z - NuCana Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement
B6 - 2024-04-09T20:30:00Z - NuCana Presents Data at the AACR 2024 Annual Meeting Highlighting the Ability of NUC-7738 to Profoundly Alter Tumor Biology in a Paired Biopsy Clinical Study
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**NuCana Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update**Date: Unknown DateSource: Unknown SourceURL: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/08/15/2931230/0/en/NuCana-Reports-Second-Quarter-2024-Financial-Results-and-Provides-Business-Update.htmlNuCana reported a net loss of £7.0 million for Q2 2024 and had £11.6 million in cash as of June 30, 2024. The company is advancing its clinical programs, including NUC-3373 and NUC-7738, and expects to announce data readouts in the second half of 2024.
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NuCana, a biopharmaceutical company, reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The company registered a net loss of £7.0 million for the quarter. However, it held a cash balance of £11.6 million as of June 30, 2024. NuCana is progressing with its clinical programs, including NUC-3373 and NUC-7738, and anticipates announcing data readouts in the second half of 2024.
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This is our set of metrics.
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| Volume: 256,906 | Perf Month: 13.83% | Option/Short: No / Yes | Sales Y/Y TTM: - |
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| Avg Volume: 115.97K | Perf Quarter: -11.57% | Short Float: 0.17% | ROE: -183.07% |
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| Rel Volume: 2.22 | Index: - | Short Ratio: 0.08 | ROI: -318.25% |
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| RSI (14): 65.13 | Market Cap: 6.06M | Short Interest: 0.01M | Sales Surprise: - |
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| ATR (14): 0.10 | Shs Outstand: 5.66M | Beta: 1.51 | EPS Surprise: 86.54% |
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| SMA20: 24.72% | Shs Float: 5.33M | Sales Q/Q: - | P/E: - |
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| SMA50: 11.97% | Inst Own: 5.88% | Sales past 5Y: 0.00% | Earnings: Mar 20 AMC |
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| SMA200: -52.06% | Insider Own: 5.88% | Employees: 22 | |
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| Perf Week: 32.59% | Insider Trans: 0.00% | Debt/Eq: 0.03 | |
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Latest Close: 1.07
Average Volume: 67590.83
30-Day High: 1.07
30-Day Low: 0.7605
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2) MARKET_SCORE: If you calculate a 92% likelihood of an upward moves, say: MARKET_SCORE[92]
3) PRICE_TARGET: If you think the high today will be 50% higher, add to the price.
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1) Brief Summary: The company has shown a strong performance in the past month with a 13.83% increase, and even stronger performance over the past week with a 32.59% increase. The company's volume is also considerably higher than its average volume, indicating a higher interest in the stock. However, the company's performance over the quarter has declined by -11.57%. The company also has a high beta of 1.51, indicating it is more volatile than the market. The company's ROE and ROI are both negative, a potential concern for investors. Overall, despite recent performance, the company's long-term stability is questionable due to its negative financial indicators such as ROE and ROI.
2) MARKET_SCORE[60]: Given the recent positive performance and high volume, the likelihood of upward moves is predicted to be 60%.
3) PRICE_TARGET[$1.60]: Given the current price of $1.07 and considering the company's recent performance, a 50% increase is projected, leading to a price target of $1.60.
4) AI_RPT_HEADLINE: "Company's Short-Term Gain Overshadows Long-Term Concerns."
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