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Viatris Acquires Aculys Pharma to Expand Neurology Portfolio in Japan

VTRS acquires Aculys Pharma to boost its CNS portfolio in Japan, gaining rights to pitolisant and Spydia for narcolepsy and seizure management, respectively.

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NVO, OMER Ink $2.1B Zaltenibart Deal to Bolster Rare Disease Portfolio

Novo Nordisk's $2.1 billion deal for Omeros' zaltenibart aims to strengthen its rare disease pipeline amid GLP-1 market headwinds.

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NVS Reports Positive Late-Stage Data on Kidney Disease Drug

Novartis' Fabhalta shows strong phase III results in slowing IgA nephropathy progression, paving the way for full FDA approval in 2026.

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REGN Reports Encouraging Data on Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss (Revised)

Regeneron's DB-OTO gene therapy shows hearing gains in nearly all CHORD study participants, with durable and meaningful improvements.

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Astria Therapeutics Stock Rallies 37% on $700M Buyout Offer From BCRX

ATXS stock jumps 37% after agreeing to a $700 million cash-and-stock buyout by BioCryst, boosting the latter's HAE treatment pipeline.

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Ekta Bagri

Can NSCLC Drug Silevertinib Drive Sustainable Growth for BDTX?

Black Diamond Therapeutics focuses on silevertinib, a next-gen EGFR inhibitor for NSCLC, after outlicensing its other lead asset to Servier.

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TVRD Stock Plunges 84% After Phase II Fibrosis Study Misses Key Goals

Tvardi Therapeutics' shares crater after its phase II idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis study shows no meaningful benefit from TTI-101 therapy compared to placebo.

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Ahan Chakraborty

CorMedix Stock Plunges 16% in a Month: Should Investors Buy the Dip?

CRMD shares slip 16%, but rising DefenCath sales and the Melinta deal can set the stage for renewed growth.

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Ekta Bagri

BMY Slips Below 50-Day SMA: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

Bristol Myers stock slips below its 50-day average as generic pressure, high debt, and trimmed earnings outlook weigh on sentiment

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FDA Extends Review of DNLI's Hunter Syndrome Drug by Three Months

Denali Therapeutics faces an FDA review delay for its Hunter syndrome drug, pushing potential approval of tividenofusp alfa to April 2026.

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Zoetis Gains CVMP Backing for Lenivia, Eyes EU Approval in Dog OA Pain

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

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REGN Reports Encouraging Data on Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss

Regeneron's DB-OTO gene therapy shows hearing gains in nearly all CHORD study participants, with durable and meaningful improvements.

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Ekta Bagri

Will the Orbital Acquisition Strengthen BMY's Cell Therapy Portfolio?

Bristol Myers' $1.5B buyout of Orbital Therapeutics expands its cell therapy reach with a next-gen in vivo CAR T candidate and advanced RNA platform.

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Company News for Oct 13, 2025

Companies In The News Are: LEVI, APLD, QCOM, AZN.

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OVID Stock Soars 39% in a Month Following Upbeat Epilepsy Study Data

Ovid Therapeutics jumps 39% in a month after phase I epilepsy study data show superior efficacy of its lead candidate, OV329, hinting at best-in-class potential.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Can Novo Nordisk's Aggressive Deal-Making Offset Semaglutide Reliance?

NVO's $4.7B acquisition of Akero Therapeutics adds a late-stage MASH therapy to its obesity-linked pipeline, advancing its expansion goal beyond semaglutide.

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Nalak Das

5 Growth Stocks to Strengthen Your Portfolio in Q4 After a Fabulous Q3

After a stellar Q3 for Wall Street, five growth picks - MU, WDAY, EXAS, EVR, and CDE - stand out with rising earnings estimates.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Is Novo Nordisk Stock a Sell Despite its 10% Price Rally in a Month?

NVO's 10% stock price rally masks deeper challenges as competition, restructuring and slower growth weigh on its outlook.

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Ekta Bagri

BDTX Stock Hits 52 Week High: Is There More Room for Growth?

Black Diamonds shares surge 86.4% in 2025 as strong silevertinib data and rising estimates fuel optimism for further gains.

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Regeneron Gets FDA Nod for Label Expansion of Oncology Drug Libtayo

REGN secures FDA approval to expand Libtayo's label for high-risk skin cancer, boosting its oncology momentum amid Eylea sales pressure.

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Bayer Reports Positive Data on Cell Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

BAYRY's subsidiary BlueRock reports 36-month data showing its Parkinson's therapy bemdaneprocel remains safe and effective in easing motor symptoms.

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KALA Stock Crashes 88% in a Month Following Eye Disorder Study Failure

KALA BIO stock plunges 88% after its KPI-012 eye disorder study fails to meet goals, forcing the company to scrap its pipeline and explore strategic options.

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