Novocure (Nasdaq:NVCR) shares took a hit today on fourth-quarter results that came in mixed compared to the consensus forecast. Shares of NVCR dipped 4.6% at $78.26 apiece in midday trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — rose 8.1%. The Root, Switzerland-based tumor-treating fields developer […]
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Novocure announces leadership team restructuring
Novocure (Nasdaq:NVCR) today announced organizational changes for its leadership team as it prepares for future growth. The company said the changes became effective Jan. 17. Pritesh Shah, Novocure’s chief commercial officer, transitioned into a new role as chief growth officer. His responsibilities include product and portfolio strategy, brand management, launch framework and market access/intelligence. He […]
Novocure beats The Street in Q3
Novocure (Nasdaq:NVCR) shares rose slightly today on third-quarter results that came in ahead of the consensus forecast. The St. Helier, Jersey–based tumor-treating fields developer posted losses of $26.6 million for the quarter. That amounts to losses of 25¢ per share on sales of $131 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2022. Novocure registered […]
Novocure sinks on missed Q4 projections
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) shares took a sharp dip on fourth-quarter results that came up short of the consensus forecast. NVCR shares were down 12.7% at $63.70 per share in early-morning trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — was down 1.3%. The St. Helier, Jersey-based company […]
These medtech companies care a lot about research
They’re making glaucoma-treating stents, tumor-treating fields, coin-sized CGMs and more. Discover the medtech companies that spend the most on research as a percentage of revenue. The list comes from our annual Big 100 report, which examines the world’s 100 largest medical device companies and ranks them by revenue. (Check out our full Big 100 report […]
Novocure signs agreement to build development facility in New Hampshire
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) announced today that it signed a purchase and sale agreement for an office building in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The agreement covers the acquisition and construction of the building at 64 Vaughan Mall, situated centrally in downtown Portsmouth. The purchase price for the property totals $9.5 million and, after closing (expected on or before […]
How medtech fared in the first waves of the pandemic
Medtech industry revenue, research spending and employment declined in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Medical Design & Outsourcing analysis of financial data. Total sales, R&D spending and employment for the world’s largest medical device companies declined in 2020 and early 2021, according to a Medical Design & Outsourcing analysis tallying the ongoing pandemic’s initial […]
Novocure slides on Q3 earnings, revenue misses
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) shares slid this morning on third-quarter results that fell short the consensus forecast. NVCR shares were down -7.3% at $102.68 per share in mid-morning trading. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — remained virtually unchanged. The St. Helier, Jersey-based developer of electric fields for […]
Novocure wins FDA breakthough designation for liver tumor treatment device
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) announced today that the FDA granted breakthrough designation for its NovoTTF-200T liver cancer treatment system. St. Helier, Jersey-based Novocure designed its NovoTTF-200T system, a tumor treating fields (TTFields) delivery system for use in tandem with atezolizumab and bevacizumab for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic liver cancer. According to a […]
Novocure plummets on missed Q2 projections
Novocure (NSDQ:NVCR) shares took a dive today on second-quarter results that came up short of the consensus forecast. NVCR shares were down -11.7% at $160.67 in mid-afternoon trading today. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — was up 0.9% on the day. Get the full story at our sister […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Stocks show no signs of slowing down
The medtech industry hit further highs in the market last week and the stocks show no sign of stopping their ascent now. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — finished last week at 97.62 (Nov. 6), marking a 7.3% leap from the 91.01 points registered at the […]