Benzinga | Sep 3, 2020 08:00AM EDT

Benzinga Pro's Top 5 Stocks To Watch For Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020: DKNG, AKBA, CORT, NNVC, SWBI

Today's 5 Stock Ideas:

* DraftKings (DKNG) - The company announced the Chicago Cubs named D its first official and exclusive sports betting and daily fantasy partner. Shares were up about a half percent following the news.

* Akebia Therapeutics (AKBA) - Shares were down 70% to around $3 after the company announced trial results for an anemia with chronic kidney disease drug candidate failed to meet one primary endpoint.

* Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) - One of Wednesday's most-discussed stocks, shares closed up 58% following unconfirmed chatter of patent validity for its Korlym progestin antagonist. Shares were down 8% ahead of the open Thursday.

* NanoViricides (NNVC) - The stock rallied 42% on Wednesday following news the company would be presenting an update on its COVID-19 drug at the LD 500 Virtual Conference Thursday morning. The company's President and Chair will be presenting at 11:20 a.m. EDT today.

* Smith & Wesson (SWBI) - Will report quarterly results after the closing bell Thursday.