Stockwatch: Batsu Games − Drug And Vaccine Development
Investors New To Biotech Are Just Learning That Failure Has Penalties
Executive Summary
Batsu is the Japanese term for games that have penalties, unlike those which are just for fun. Seasoned investors are well aware of the risks of drug and vaccine development but many investors new to the sector are just learning of the downsides.
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