09:04 AM EDT, 09/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals ( LXRX ) said Monday that Jeff Wade, president and chief operating officer, is stepping down to pursue other opportunities, effective Sept. 30. The company said it is searching for a new chief financial officer. Price: 1.7300, Change: +0.03, Percent Change: +1.76 ...

09:04 AM EDT, 09/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Virax Biolabs ( VRAX ) said Monday it has extended its exclusive distribution agreement with Cosmos Health ( COSM ) to commercialize Mpox virus test kits in Gulf countries. Shares of Virax rose more than 38% in recent premarket activity. Cosmos Health ( COSM ) added over 6% recently. Virax had previously signed...

09:07 AM EDT, 09/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- NG Energy International ( GASXF ) said on Monday that it received approval to begin early production at the Sinu-9 block in Colombia. The company said it has started commissioning the central processing facility to the Jobo delivery point in the Colombian Natural Gas Transportation System. NG's share price rose 2.0% to $1.04...

09:09 AM EDT, 09/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were edging higher pre-bell Monday as the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLP ) and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLY ) were both up 0.2% recently. Estee Lauder ( EL ) issued a statement urging shareholders to reject TRC Capital Investment's unsolicited mini-tender offer to purchase...