Why Verastem (VSTM) Stock Rose 26.44% in 10 Minutes on Oct 14, 2026
The 26.44% gain was larger than any reaction MoveSurge measured after Verastem headlines between Jul 16, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026; the largest of those was -3.09% in 15 minutes, on Aug 6, 2026.
- VSTM rose 26.44% in the 10 minutes after the 06:04:00 ET headline, from $7.11 to $8.99.
- 361,623 shares changed hands in those 10 minutes.
- The headline crossed in pre-market trading, 3 hours 26 minutes before the 9:30 ET open.
06:04:00 ET
Reaction by asset (real prices)
| Asset | 2m before | At release | +1m | +10m | +1m % | +10m % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSTM | 7.11 | 7.11 | 8.00 | 8.99 | +12.52% | +26.44% |
Verastem (VSTM) shares rose 26.44% in the 10 minutes after this headline reached the MoveSurge news feed at 06:04:00 ET on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: “Verastem Oncology sets price for $250 million common stock and pre-funded warrant offering.”
VSTM in the first 10 minutes
From a reference price of $7.11 just before the headline, the stock was up 12.52% after one minute and up 26.44%, at $8.99, after 10 minutes. The move kept building after the first minute. 361,623 shares changed hands in those 10 minutes. The headline crossed in pre-market trading, 3 hours 26 minutes before the 9:30 ET open.
Other VSTM headlines on October 14, 2026
- 06:01 ET: “Verastem appoints Michael Bailey as President and CEO following Daniel Paterson's retirement.” (+15.74% in 10 minutes)
Earlier VSTM headlines and the measured reaction
The 26.44% gain was larger than any reaction MoveSurge measured after Verastem headlines between Jul 16, 2026 and Oct 13, 2026; the largest of those was -3.09% in 15 minutes, on Aug 6, 2026.
- Aug 6, 2026, 16:05 ET: “Verastem (VSTM) Fiscal Q2 earnings results” (-3.09% in 15 minutes)
Verastem at a glance
| Sector | Health Care |
| Industry | Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations |
| Market value | $747 million (as of Oct 14, 2026) |
| Next earnings report on the calendar | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Prices are closes of 1-minute bars. Each move on this page is measured from the last completed bar before its headline.
What headline moved Verastem stock on October 14, 2026?
At 06:04:00 ET, this headline crossed: “Verastem Oncology sets price for $250 million common stock and pre-funded warrant offering.” The stock rose 26.44% in the next 10 minutes.
How far did VSTM move after the headline?
From $7.11 just before the headline to $8.99 10 minutes later, a +26.44% move.
When does Verastem report earnings next?
The next report on the MoveSurge earnings calendar is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Sources
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VSTM headline and measured reaction, Oct 14, 2026
— MoveSurge
The headline as it crossed, its timestamp, and the measured price reaction reported on this page.
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