What's Behind Arena Pharmaceuticals' Volatility Lately?

Shareholders of Arena Pharmaceuticals endured a significant drop in share prices last month only to see shares win back some of their gains this month after the company announced the departure of its co-founder and CEO.

Although a fresh set of eyes in the C-suite could begin to repair the significant damage done to shareholder value over the past few years, the company's challenges extend far beyond its leadership and, without a major cost-cutting program, the struggles facing Arena Pharmaceuticals makes it too risky of a stock to buy.

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