NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 01/09/13 -- The Bedford Report has released new equity reports today. As a leading provider of free in depth reports and timely market updates, Bedford is an essential resource for hundreds of thousands of investors across the country.

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARNA) shares of the obesity drug maker surged 10 percent on more than four-times the average daily volume Tuesday. The company is currently seeking partners to help market Belviq overseas.

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Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: CTIC) is committed to the development and commercialization of an integrated portfolio of oncology products aimed at making cancer more treatable. Shares of the company soared 25 percent on over 22 million shares traded Tuesday.

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ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISIS) shares spiked 12 percent on nearly 3 million shares traded Tuesday. The company is scheduled to present a company overview at the 31st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

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Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: THLD) is focused on the discovery and development of drugs targeting tumor hypoxia. Shares of the company gained 14 percent on unusually large volume Tuesday.

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