The Share Price of Moderna (MRNA) Surged Over 10% in a Day

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As shown by the chart of pharmaceutical company Moderna (MRNA):
→ 2024 was an extremely difficult year, with the price falling by approximately 60%;
→ however, in early 2025, we can see signs of renewed strength.

During yesterday’s session, Moderna’s (MRNA) share price rose by more than 10%, following news of the first death in the US from H5N1 bird flu. According to Barron’s, Moderna is one of the few pharmaceutical companies currently developing a vaccine for H5N1 bird flu, which is spreading rapidly across North America.

This brings back memories of 2020, when MRNA’s share price surged with a significant bullish gap on news of the COVID-19 vaccine trials.

Interestingly, the 2024 low is near the lower boundary of the 2020 gap, around the $37 level. From a technical analysis perspective, this “gap closure” could be viewed as a bullish sign, supported by yesterday’s price action.

Additionally:
→ there has been a breakout above the descending trend channel that dominated the end of 2024;
→ it is possible that price movements may form a new ascending channel (shown in blue);
→ further growth may be hindered by the psychological resistance level of $50.

According to TipRanks, analysts remain cautious about Moderna’s prospects:
→ only 4 out of 19 analysts recommend buying MRNA shares;
→ the average 12-month price target for MRNA is $62.

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