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Ahan Chakraborty

Can Higher-Dose Wegovy Help Novo Nordisk Regain Obesity Market Share?

NVO seeks approval for a 7.2 mg Wegovy dose after study data showed stronger weight loss that can challenge Zepbound's U.S. momentum.

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EC Approves Label Expansion of INCY's Lymphoma Drug Minjuvi

INCY wins EC approval expanding Minjuvi's label, adding a new indication for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma after prior therapy.

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PCSA Stock Soars on Upbeat Clinical Update From Breast Cancer Study

Processa Pharmaceuticals stock jumps 122% after a phase II update shows NGC-Cap delivers higher active metabolite exposure with comparable safety in breast cancer.

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Ekta Bagri

5 Biotech Stocks to Watch for Potential Upside

New drug approvals and encouraging pipeline progress should maintain momentum in the Zacks Biomedical and Genetics industry despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment. A strong portfolio and solid pipeline progress position ARQT, FOLD, ANIP, TNGX and PCRX in this volatile sector.

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RZLT Stock Plummets 79% Month to Date: Here's What You Need to Know

Rezolute shares collapse 79% so far in December after a phase III hyperinsulinism study of its only pipeline candidate miss primary and key secondary endpoints.

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KYTX Stock Rallies 23% on Upbeat Stiff Person Syndrome Study Data

Kyverna Therapeutics shares jump 23% after a registrational phase II study of miv-cel meets primary and all secondary efficacy goals for treating stiff person syndrome.

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CHMP Backs EU Approval of MRNA's New COVID-19 Vaccine mNexspike

CHMP backs EU approval of Moderna's next-generation mNexspike COVID-19 vaccine, with a final European Commission decision expected shortly.

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GILD's Bictegravir and Lenacapavir Regimen for HIV Meets Primary Goal

Gilead said its once-daily bictegravir/lenacapavir tablet met non-inferiority vs Biktarvy in phase III ARTISTRY-2, paving the way for filings.

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CHMP Backs Higher-Dose Wegovy as Novo Nordisk Seeks 2026 EU Approval

NVO gains CHMP backing for a higher-dose Wegovy, paving the way for potential EU approval in 2026 as study data show stronger weight loss.

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RCUS Stock Down on Decision to Discontinue GILD Partnered Study

Arcus halts the late-stage STAR-221 study for futility, dealing a setback to its domvanalimab program with Gilead. Stock down.

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Ahan Chakraborty

NVO Down 42% Year to Date: Is This an Indication to Sell the Stock?

Novo Nordisk stock plunges 42% so far in 2025 as GLP-1 competition, price cuts, guidance trims and restructuring plans cloud growth and elevate execution risks.

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Can Opdivo's Label Expansions Help Bristol Myers Sustain Its Momentum?

BMY gets a priority FDA review for Opdivo's use in previously untreated advanced Hodgkin lymphoma, reinforcing its oncology momentum.

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Kymera's Eczema Drug Gets Fast Track Designation in the United States

KYMR gains momentum as the FDA grants Fast Track to KT-621 for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, boosting the stock and advancing its Type 2 pipeline.

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Shaun Pruitt

Tracking the Top-Performing Russell 2000 Stocks Against the Zacks Rank

Adding to the unusually strong performance of the Russell 2000 this year, these top performers may certainly serve as stocks to add to your watchlist

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Roche's Breast Cancer Drug Cuts Risk of Death by 30% in Phase III

RHHBY's giredestrant cuts the risk of invasive disease recurrence or death by 30% in phase III, fueling momentum for a next-generation endocrine therapy.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Can Eli Lilly Sustain Its Obesity Momentum as Newer Players Emerge?

LLY leans on tirzepatide and a deep late-stage pipeline to defend its obesity momentum as new rivals make rapid progress in the development of their GLP-1 therapies.

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Implied Volatility Surging for ANI Pharmaceuticals Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to ANIP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Can NVO Defend Its Obesity Lead as GLP-1 Competition Intensifies?

Novo Nordisk faces slowing semaglutide momentum as new obesity contenders, including GPCR's aleniglipron, push the competitive landscape forward.

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GPCR Stock Soars 102% on Strong Phase II Obesity Data for Aleniglipron

Structure Therapeutics jumps after phase II data show aleniglipron delivering strong, durable weight-loss results across multiple studies.

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Ekta Bagri

Will Cobenfy Become a Growth Driver for BMY's Neuroscience Business?

Bristol Myers Squibb moves forward with its ADEPT-2 study on Cobenfy, delaying data to next year but boosting investor sentiment.

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PRAX Stock Skyrockets 520% in 3 Months: Here's What You Need to Know

Praxis stock soars after late-stage data show strong efficacy for ulixacaltamide therapy in essential tremor and momentum builds toward an early-2026 regulatory filing.

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Incyte's Rare Blood Cancer Therapy Gets FDA's Breakthrough Status

INCY secures FDA Breakthrough Therapy status for INCA033989 after early data show rapid and sustained platelet normalization in essential thrombocythemia patients.

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