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FDA Accepts Sanofi's Filing for Multiple Sclerosis Drug Tolebrutinib

If approved, SNY's tolebrutinib will be the first therapy to target smoldering neuroinflammation, a key driver of disability accumulation in multiple sclerosis.

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Ekta Bagri

ACIU Stock Crashes 18.3% in a Month: Buy, Sell or Hold?

AC Immune's shares decline 18.3% in a month. While the company's pipeline progress is encouraging, we advise investors to remain on the sidelines for now.

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EMA Accepts GSK's Filing for Expanded Use of Nucala in COPD

The European Medicines Agency accepts GSK's regulatory filing for expanded use of Nucala to treat COPD for review.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Novo Nordisk Down 15% in March: Is This a Buying Opportunity?

Despite the current downward trend of NVO, it is a good stock to add to one's portfolio for long-term gains due to strong demand for its GLP-1 drugs.

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Tirthankar Chakraborty

Pfizer Is a Dirt-Cheap High-Yield Stock, But Is It a Buy?

Pfizer's stock has recently struggled but remains a bargain with generous dividends. Is now a good time to invest in PFE?

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Sundeep Ganoria

How to Play SRPT Stock After Patient Death Post DMD Therapy Infusion

We advise investors with a long-term horizon to remain invested in Sarepta stock, given its encouraging commercial portfolio and robust pipeline potential.

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FDA Approves Novartis Drug for Rare Kidney Disease Treatment

Novartis wins FDA approval for the label expansion of Fabhalta for a third indication - treatment of adults with C3 glomerulopathy.

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Elevation Oncology Plunges 42% on Ending Development of Lead Drug

ELEV decides to stop developing its lead drug after disappointing data from an early-stage study evaluating its sole clinical-stage drug in gastric cancers.

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Alnylam Gets FDA Nod for Expanded Use of Amvuttra in Cardiomyopathy

ALNY secures FDA approval for an sNDA in the United States, seeking the label expansion of Amvuttra to treat ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy.

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OPTN Stock Soars 53% on Inking $330M Deal to be Acquired by Paratek

OptiNose stock surges 53% as it is set to be acquired by Paratek for $330 million, adding chronic rhinosinusitis drug, Xhance, to the latter's portfolio.

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Ekta Bagri

Pacira Surges 66.8% in Six Months: How Should You Play the Stock?

PCRX has put up a strong performance in six months with shares rallying 66.8%. However, its sole dependence on Exparel for growth is a concern. We advise investors to wait for now.

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Mirum's Heavy Dependence on Livmarli for Revenues Remains a Woe

MIRM's high reliance on lead drug, Livmarli for revenues remains a worry. Failure to generate sufficient revenues from Livmarli sales is likely to hurt the stock.

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GILD Stock Down on Report of Cut in HIV Prevention Spending

Gilead Sciences takes a hit after a Wall Street Journal reports state that the Trump administration is looking to slash funding for HIV prevention in the country.

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ENZ Stock Down Following Q2 Earnings, Revenues Decline Y/Y

Enzo Biochem revenues decline in second-quarter fiscal 2025. Cost cuts improve margins, but NYSE compliance issues and market slowdown persist.

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Biotech Stock Roundup: Patient Death Hits SRPT, INCY Study Data & More

SRPT and INCY are in the spotlight this week following a report of an adverse event and study data, respectively.

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Sanofi Inks $1.9B Deal With Dren Bio to Buy Autoimmune Disease Drug

Through the Dren Bio deal, SNY intends to expand its immunology pipeline and establish itself as a leading immunology company.

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Puma Biotechnology Stock Rises 35% in 6 Months: Here's Why

Sales of PBYI's sole-marketed drug, Nerlynx, exceeded management's expectations in fourth-quarter 2024. Also, ongoing studies on alisertib are progressing well.

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Kinjel Shah

GSK Stock Recovers, Rises Around 17% YTD: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold?

We suggest that investors who own GSK's stock remain invested for now, considering its sales and profits are expected to continue improving in the coming years.

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IMVT Unlikely to Pursue Batoclimab for MG & CIDP Despite Success

Immunovant's batoclimab shows strong efficacy in MG & CIDP, but shifts focus to the lead drug IMVT-1402 for these indications to induce deeper, lasting relief.

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Novartis Reports Updated Positive Data From Phase III SMA Program

NVS reports new safety and efficacy data from the phase III program for its investigational OAV101 IT gene therapy for SMA patients.

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SRPT Nosedives 27% on Patient Death Following DMD Therapy Infusion

Despite the reported death, Sarepta maintains that its gene therapy has a favorable 'benefit-risk profile.'

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Ekta Bagri

HRMY Down 10.8% in Six Months: How Should You Play the Stock?

A recent regulatory setback has hit Harmony Biosciences stock. We recommend prospective investors to wait for a while before turning positive.

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FDA Accepts RDY & ALVO's Prolia & Xgeva Biosimilar BLA for Review

Dr. Reddy and Alvotech announce the FDA acceptance of the BLA for their proposed biosimilar candidate of Amgen's Prolia and Xgeva for review.

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Sundeep Ganoria

CRISPR Therapeutics Stock Trades Near 52-Week Low: Time to Buy or Sell?

The fall in CRSP stock can be attributed to a lack of pipeline updates. Despite securing approval for its first marketed product in early 2024, it is yet to record product sales.

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INCY Stock Down on Disappointing Skin Disease Study Data

Incyte declines as data from phase III studies on povorcitinib, for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa, fail to meet investor expectations.

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