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RHHBY to Acquire 89bio for $3.5B, Add Late-Stage MASH Drug to Pipeline

Roche is set to acquire 89bio for $3.5B, adding late-stage MASH drug pegozafermin to its cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic pipeline.

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Ekta Bagri

3 Promising Genomics & Synthetic Biology Stocks in Spotlight in 2025

GeneDx, Twist Bioscience and Wave Life Sciences are emerging as key players in the fast-growing genomics and synthetic biology space.

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LLY's Orforglipron Tops NVO's Oral Pill in Diabetes Study: What's Next?

Eli Lilly's orforglipron beat NVO's Rybelsus in a 52-week diabetes study, showing stronger A1C and weight loss benefits.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Can CorMedix's Melinta Deal Fuel Growth Via Portfolio Diversification?

CRMD's $300M Melinta buy adds seven therapies, easing reliance on DefenCath sales and bolstering growth in hospital-focused markets.

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NVO Stock Rises on Upbeat Phase III Data for Cagrilintide in Obesity

Novo Nordisk stock rises as its next-generation subcutaneous obesity treatment candidate, cagrilintide, delivers meaningful weight loss in a phase III obesity study.

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INCY Announces New Late-Stage Data on Skin Disease Drug

Incyte's povorcitinib shows strong 24-week STOP-HS data in hidradenitis suppurativa, supporting 2025-2026 regulatory filings.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Will Rybelsus' Updated EU Label Propel Fresh Growth Potential for NVO?

Novo Nordisk gains EU approval for adding the cardiovascular indication to Rybelsus' label, strengthening its edge in the competitive diabetes market.

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CorMedix Rallies 60% YTD: Is This an Indication to Buy the Stock?

CRMD stock surges nearly 60% YTD as DefenCath drives strong sales, boosted by a $300M Melinta acquisition deal and raised revenue outlook.

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REGN Loses 21.1% Year to Date: Buy, Sell or Hold the Sock?

Regeneron shares slump as Eylea struggles, but Dupixent gains and a strengthening oncology pipeline offer growth potential.

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Zoetis Gains CVMP Backing for Portela, Eyes EU Approval in Cat OA Pain

ZTS secures CVMP's positive opinion recommending the approval of Portela, a long-acting OA pain therapy for cats, with final decision expected in late 2025.

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RAPP Stock Soars 62% in a Week on Meeting Phase II Epilepsy Study Goal

Rapport Therapeutics stock jumps 62% in a week as mid-stage study of RAP-219 meets goals in drug-resistant epilepsy patients.

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OLMA Stock Soars 47% in September So Far on Second PFE Deal

Olema Pharmaceuticals surges 47% in September after striking a second collaboration with Pfizer for its lead breast cancer product candidate, palazestrant.

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BMY-BioNTech Partnership: A Potential Catalyst for Long-Term Gains?

Bristol Myers and BioNTech report strong mid-stage lung cancer trial data for pumitamig, showing high response rates and manageable safety.

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Is BDTX's Cash balance Enough to Successfully Develop Its NSCLC Drug?

Black Diamond sharpens focus on silevertinib after outlicensing BDTX-4933, cutting costs, and securing cash runway into late 2027.

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TVTX Stock Soars as FDA Waives Advisory Committee for Filspari sNDA

Travere Therapeutics stock jumps after the FDA drops advisory meeting for Filspari's FSGS filing, with approval decision due in January 2026.

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Prothena Down 40% Year to Date: What Lies Ahead for the Stock?

Prothena stock tumbles 40% year to date due to pipeline setbacks, though its partnered programs with Roche and Novo Nordisk still show potential.

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Bristol Myers Loses 19.2% in Six Months: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Bristol Myers struggles with falling shares and legacy drug headwinds, but growth drugs and new approvals help steady revenues.

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NVS to Acquire TRML, Add Phase III Cardiovascular Drug to Pipeline

Novartis is set to acquire Tourmaline Bio for $1.4B, adding late-stage anti-IL-6 candidate pacibekitug to its cardiovascular pipeline.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Is NVO's Major Restructuring Plan an Indication to Sell the Stock?

Novo Nordisk's sweeping restructuring plan cuts 9,000 jobs, targets DKK 8 billion in savings, and shifts focus to obesity and diabetes R&D.

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