Why Exact Sciences Shares Are Soaring 11.6% Today
After the company reported better-than-expected top- and bottom-line third-quarter results today, shares of Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) are jumping 11.6% at 12:30 p.m. EDT.
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