What Caused The Opening Gap In Altimmune?

Clinical stage immunotherapeutic biotechnology company Altimmune Inc (NYSE:ALT) today had a large opening gap of 12.28%.

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Why Is ALT Moving?

Altimmune shares are trading higher after the company agreed to acquire Spitfire Pharma, which will add a NASH drug candidate to the company's portfolio.

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