11 Best Stocks to Buy According to Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies

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9. United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR)

Renaissance Technologies Stake: $608,921,086

Stock Performance (end Q2-October 9): 54.51%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 44

United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) is one of the best stocks to buy according to Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies. On October 2, Jefferies reiterated its “Buy” rating and a price target of $564 for United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR). This decision comes amid ongoing legal proceedings related to a patent dispute. The patent dispute involves interpretations of a recent Bayer case. Judge Andrews is currently reviewing letters from both parties about whether certain dependent claims (claims 5, 6, 9 & 17) have sufficient “patentable weight” for the case’s anticipation/obviousness analysis.

If only these dependent claims are found valid and infringed, United Therapeutics could block competitor Yutrepia or seek damages, but only for products or uses that meet the narrower requirements of those claims. The next step is a court order on the “patentable weight” issue for dependent claims; both parties can appeal the decision.

United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) is a biotechnology company. It develops and commercializes therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and other chronic and life-threatening conditions. Its key products include Remodulin, Tyvaso, Orenitram, and Unituxin.

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