Before the Bell Scans: GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Keryx Biopharma Inc., AstraZeneca PLC, and Raptor Pharma Corp.

LONDON, August 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

On Tuesday, August 13, 2013, the U.S. equity market posted modest gains. The S&P 500 Index gained 0.28% to 1,694.16, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.20% to 15,451.01, and the NASDAQ Composite Index closed 0.39% higher at 3,684.44. Shares in drug manufacturing companies ended higher, tracking gains in the broader market. The major movers in the sector included GlaxoSmithKline PLC (NYSE: GSK), Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: KERX), AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE: AZN), and Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: RPTP). All these companies are tracked by AAAResearchReports.com. Free technical research on GSK, KERX, AZN, and RPTP can be downloaded upon sign up at:

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GlaxoSmithKline PLC's stock edged higher on Tuesday, reversing some of its recent losses. The company's shares fluctuated between $51.42 and $52.03 before closing the day 1.38% higher at $52.01. A total of 2.48 million shares were traded which is above the daily average volume of 1.88 million. The stock has gained 0.68% in the last three trading sessions, compared to a loss of 0.20% in the S&P 500 during the same period. Moreover, the company's shares are currently trading near their 52-week high of $54.00, and also above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Sign up today to read free research report on GSK at:

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Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc.'s stock ended slightly higher on Tuesday, finishing at $8.97, up 0.34% from its previous closing price. The company's shares fluctuated between $8.79 and $8.98. A total of 0.89 million shares were traded which is below the daily average volume of 1.96 million. The company's shares have gained 10.60% in last one month, outperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.83% during the same period. Register to download free technical analysis on KERX at:

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Shares in AstraZeneca PLC extended their gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares fluctuated between $51.00 and $51.48 before finishing the day 0.80% higher at $51.41. A total of 1.63 million shares were traded which is above the daily average volume of 1.55 million. The company's shares have gained 1.86% in the last three trading sessions and 3.69% in the last one month. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high of $53.45. Moreover, company's shares are trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. A free report on AZN can be accessed by registering at:

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Shares in Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. rose sharply on Tuesday, tracking gains in the broader market. The company's shares closed the day 1.51% higher at $10.77 after fluctuating between $10.40 and $10.80. A total of 0.41 million shares were traded which is above the daily average volume of 0.35 million. In the last three months, the stock has gained 82.85%, outperforming the S&P 500 which gained 3.70% during the same period. Additionally, the stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Register with AAA Research Reports and download the research on RPTP for free at:

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