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NASDAQ:NERV 21 October 2025

Minerva Neurosciences Stock Skyrockets on $200M Lifeline for Schizophrenia Drug

Minerva Neurosciences Stock Skyrockets on $200M Lifeline for Schizophrenia Drug

Minerva Neurosciences shares jumped over 150% on October 21, 2025, after announcing a private placement to raise up to $200 million led by Vivo Capital. The cash will fund a Phase 3 trial and FDA resubmission for its schizophrenia drug roluperidone. Trading volume surged to 39.5 million shares, and the stock hit a new 52-week high near $6.80. Market cap rose from under $20 million to about $48 million.

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