3 Things You Really Need to Know About 22nd Century Group

Few stocks have generated as much excitement in 2017 as 22nd Century Group (NYSEMKT: XXII). Shares of the plant biotechnology company nearly tripled in price by mid-September. While some of those gains were given up, 22nd Century Group stock is still up more than 150% year to date.

But why has this small-cap stock captured investors' attention? And what are the prospects for the company? Here are three things you really need to know about 22nd Century Group.

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