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Highlights of weekly biotech stock moves

Regulatory, clinical and other milestones

September 8, 2014 7:00 AM UTC

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) gained $2.63 (11%) to $26.61 on Tuesday after FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation to Nuplazid pimavanserin to treat Parkinson's disease psychosis. The compound has completed a Phase III trial in the indication, with an NDA submission slated for year end.

Acadia finished the week up $2.98 (12%) to $26.96...