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title: "12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Thursday's Pre-Market Session"
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description: "In Thursday's pre-market session, Athira Pharma's stock rose by 30.6% to $5.4, while Insmed's stock fell by 20% to $158.83. Other gainers included Akanda, Aligos Therapeutics, Ensysce Biosciences, PDS Biotechnology, and IM Cannabis. Losers included Pyxis Oncology, AlphaTON Capital, Biodexa Pharmaceuticals, Aditxt, and AEON Biopharma. The article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor."
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# 12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Thursday's Pre-Market Session

### Gainers

-   **Athira Pharma** (NASDAQ:ATHA) stock increased by 30.6% to $5.4 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $16.3 million.
-   **Akanda** (NASDAQ:AKAN) shares increased by 16.16% to $0.86.
-   **Aligos Therapeutics** (NASDAQ:ALGS) stock moved upwards by 12.32% to $11.94. The company's market cap stands at $65.4 million.
-   **Ensysce Biosciences** (NASDAQ:ENSC) stock rose 9.73% to $1.24. The company's market cap stands at $4.0 million.
-   **PDS Biotechnology** (NASDAQ:PDSB) shares increased by 9.71% to $0.95. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $47.3 million.
-   **IM Cannabis** (NASDAQ:IMCC) shares moved upwards by 7.95% to $1.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.2 million.

### Losers

-   **Insmed** (NASDAQ:INSM) stock declined by 20.0% to $158.83 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $42.3 billion.
-   **Pyxis Oncology** (NASDAQ:PYXS) stock fell 15.14% to $2.86. The company's market cap stands at $209.8 million.
-   **AlphaTON Capital** (NASDAQ:ATON) stock declined by 13.36% to $0.79. The company's market cap stands at $7.4 million.
-   **Biodexa Pharmaceuticals** (NASDAQ:BDRX) shares declined by 12.46% to $4.78. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.3 million.
-   **Aditxt** (NASDAQ:ADTX) stock declined by 11.5% to $1.54. The company's market cap stands at $3.0 million.
-   **AEON Biopharma** (AMEX:AEON) stock declined by 8.27% to $0.89. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.3 million. **See Also:** www.benzinga.com/money/best-healthcare-stocks/

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