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4 Biotech Stocks Under $10 Moving Higher

Tickers in this article: ARWR BTX PSTI THLD
WINDERMERE, Fla. (Stockpickr) -- At Stockpickr, we track daily portfolios of stocks that are the biggest percentage gainers and the biggest percentage losers.

Stocks that are making large moves like these are favorites among short-term traders because they can jump into these names and try to capture some of that massive volatility. Stocks that are making big-percentage moves either up or down are usually in play because their sector is becoming attractive or they have a major fundamental catalyst such as a recent earnings release. Sometimes stocks making big moves have been hit with an analyst upgrade or an analyst downgrade.

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Regardless of the reason behind it, when a stock makes a large-percentage move, it is often just the start of a new major trend -- a trend that can lead to huge profits. If you time your trade correctly, combining technical indicators with fundamental trends, discipline and sound money management, you will be well on your way to investment success.

With that in mind, let's take a closer look at a several stocks under $10 that are making large moves to the upside today.

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BioTime (BTX) is engaged in the business of developing blood plasma volume expanders and related products as well as stem-cell-related products and technology for diagnostic, therapeutic and research use. This stock closed up 1.4% to $4.22 on Wednesday.

Wednesday's Range: $4.16-$4.28

52-Week Range: $2.67-$5.51

Volume: 330,000

Three-Month Average Volume: 233,430

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