Why Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Shares Rose 2.8% in September

Why Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Shares Rose 2.8% in September

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Motley Fool
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  • Vertex, known for its cystic fibrosis therapies, is branching out into gene-editing therapies for rare genetic blood disorders.
  • The company’s revenue was up in the second quarter by 12% year over year.
  • Vertex’s cystic fibrosis drug, Trikafta, is helping the company bankroll research and development.