During Wednesday's morning session, 5 stocks hit new 52-week lows.

Interesting Facts:

• Vertex VERX was the largest company by market cap to set a new 52-week low.
• The smallest company by market cap to hit a new 52-week low was Imara IMRA.
• FibroGen FGEN saw the most downward movement, as shares plummetted 35.52% to hit a new 52-week low.

The following stocks set new 52-week lows during the first half-hour of trading on Wednesday:

• Vertex VERX shares fell to $21.06 on Wednesday, setting a new 52-week low with a shift of down 5.16%.
• FibroGen FGEN shares set a new 52-week low of $21.82. The stock traded down 35.52%.
• GEO Group GEO shares reached a new 52-week low of $6.33 on Wednesday morning, moving down 17.93%.
• Homology Medicines FIXX shares set a new 52-week low of $7.71. The stock traded down 15.59%.
• Imara IMRA stock drifted 0.0% (flat) on Wednesday morning to hit a new 52-week low of $7.85.

Benzinga will continue to provide updates on these equities. Stay tuned for additional news.