Stock Price Updates, FDA 510(k) Clearances, Conference Presentation and Resignations - Research Report on Gilead, Oculus Innovative Sciences, ARCA biopharma, Arena Pharma, and Tonix Pharma

NEW YORK, December 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD), Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCLS), ARCA biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABIO), Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARNA), and Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp (NASDAQ: TNXP). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Gilead Sciences Inc. Research Report

On December 4, 2013, Gilead Sciences Inc.'s (Gilead) stock increased 0.07%, closing the day's session at $72.47. During the past three trading days, the Company's stock ended 3.13% lower compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index which ended 1.22% lower over the same three trading sessions. The Full Research Report on Gilead Sciences Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/9898_GILD

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Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. Research Report  

On December 4, 2013, Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. (Oculus) announced that it has received a new 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Company's new Microcyn® Scar Management HydroGel. According to the Company, the Rx product, under the supervision of a healthcare professional, is intended for the management of old and new hypertrophic and keloid scarring resulting from burns, general surgical procedures and trauma wounds. Additionally, the Company stated that its US dermatology partner, Quinnova Pharmaceuticals, intends to commercialize the product in H1 2014. Commenting on the news, Jim Schutz, Oculus' CEO said, "We are pleased to receive this scar management 510(k) clearance, which is the eighth FDA approval or clearance for our Microcyn-based products to date. We believe that Quinnova's dermatology sales and marketing expertise, and our strong supporting clinical data for this new product, is a winning combination for doctors and their patients. We look forward to sharing this new FDA clearance with our international partners to make this great product available outside the United States as soon as we clear international regulatory hurdles." The Full Research Report on Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/a3ee_OCLS

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ARCA biopharma, Inc. Research Report

On November 21, 2013, ARCA biopharma, Inc. (ARCA) announced that John L. Zabriskie, Ph.D., has resigned from the Company's Board of Directors, effective November 19, 2013. According to the Company, Dr. Zabriskie has served as a member of ARCA's Board of Directors since March 2005. Michael Bristow, M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO of ARCA, stated, "I want to express our deep gratitude and appreciation for John's contributions to ARCA and the Board. John has been a tremendous asset, sharing his extensive experience and wisdom from a highly successful career in our industry. We will miss his sage advice and steady hand in guiding the Company." The Full Research Report on ARCA biopharma, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/3ae2_ABIO

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Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Research Report

On December 4, 2013, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s (Arena Pharmaceuticals) stock declined 1.06% to end the trading session at $6.53. However, over the previous three trading days, the Company's stock increased 0.15%, compared to the Nasdaq composite Index which ended 0.54% lower during the same trading period. The Full Research Report on Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/6a95_ARNA

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Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp Research Report

On November 26, 2013, Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp (Tonix Pharmaceuticals) announced that it will make a presentation at the 24th Annual Oppenheimer Healthcare Conference, to be held in New York City. According to the Company, Seth Lederman, M.D., President and CEO of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, will deliver a corporate overview at the event, at 3:55 p.m. ET, on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Lederman stated, "We are developing TNX-102 SL with the goal of offering an important new therapeutic option for fibromyalgia patients, and remain on track to announce results from the BESTFIT trial in the second half of next year. Of note, and also taking place on December 10, the Food and Drug Administration will hold its Fibromyalgia Public Meeting on Patient-Focused Drug Development in Silver Spring, MD. This meeting is intended to allow the FDA to obtain patients' perspectives on the impact of fibromyalgia on their daily lives, as well as on the available therapies for this syndrome. We believe this event will reaffirm the value of our development program and tell an important part of the Tonix story to investors." The Full Research Report on Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/3988_TNXP

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