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Applied Genetic Technologies (AGTC) Jumped After Biogen Collaboration

Applied Genetic Technologies (AGTC) announced Thursday morning that it has entered into a broad collaboration and license agreement with Biogen (BIIB) to develop gene-based therapies for ophthalmic diseases.

Applied Genetic Technologies gapped up sharply Thursday, but was range-bound throughout the session. Shares finished with a gain of 2.77 at $19.03 on the highest volume of the year. The stock jumped to a 2-week high and re-crossed its 50-day moving average.

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