Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc fka ARIA

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Why did HB say there would be no 534 partnership until Rida news is released? What's the significance of the connection? Could it be that is MRK playing games delaying Rida in order to get the upper hand? Does anyone here think MRK is a valid candidate for a 534 partnership as well? I can't understand why they would not partner 534 until Rida final unless they knew it was positive. What does one have to do with the other? Wouldn't a negative on Rida compromise Aria's bargaining power? Now that they have enough $ to go out until 2012, why wait until after Rida? Looking for some insight, thanks.

It's getting a little quiet around here. We need some stimulating conversation other than the usual Harvey bashing.