H.C. Wainwright lowered the firm’s price target on Akebia (AKBA) to $6 from $8 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm cites the announcement of the company not pursuing initiation of the Phase 3 VALOR trial or associated broad chronic kidney disease non-dialysis labeling for Vafeso for the target drop.
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