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Apellis Stock Rises on $300M Royalty Deal With Sobi for Aspaveli

APLS stock jumps after inking a $300M royalty deal with Sobi for Aspaveli, bolstering its cash position and pipeline prospects.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Can RXRX's AI-Based Approach Revolutionize the Drug Discovery Process?

Recursion Pharmaceuticals is transforming drug discovery with AI-driven RecursionOS, slashing costs and boosting development speed.

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Ekta Bagri

5 Biotech Stocks to Buy in 2025 Amid Uncertain Macroenvironment

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 EXEL, VRNA, ALKS, KNSA and IMCR well in this volatile sector.

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Sundeep Ganoria

Will AbbVie's Acquisition Spree Aid Pipeline Growth?

ABBV's $2.1 billion Capstan deal and 20+ recent acquisitions sharpen its pipeline edge across immunology and beyond.

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Vertex Gets EU Nod for New Cystic Fibrosis Drug Alyftrek

VRTX secures EU approval for Alyftrek, a next-in-class triple combination regimen for treating people with CF aged six years and older.

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RCKT's IND for RP-A701 in Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gets FDA Clearance

FDA clears Rocket Pharmaceuticals' IND for RP-A701, advancing its gene therapy for BAG3-linked dilated cardiomyopathy.

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Biogen Begins Phase III Felzartamab Study for Third Kidney Disease

BIIB begins phase III dosing of felzartamab primary membranous nephropathy study, targeting a tough-to-treat condition with no approved therapies.

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Incyte Gains 9.2% in Three Months: Buy, Hold or Sell the Stock?

INCY stock climbs 9.2% in three months as FDA approvals and a new diagnostic deal fuel pipeline momentum.

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Moderna Stock Gains on Encouraging Flu Vaccine Data

MRNA's mRNA-1010 flu vaccine outperforms GSK's shot by 26.6% in a large phase III trial of adults 50 and older.

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RARE's GTX-102 Gets FDA's Breakthrough Status for Angelman Syndrome

Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals' GTX-102 earns FDA Breakthrough status after early data shows sustained progress in Angelman syndrome patients.

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Vor Bio Stock Skyrockets 250% in the Past Week: Here's Why

The VOR stock soars in the past week after a licensing deal with RemeGen. The company also appoints a chief executive officer and chairman.

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Ekta Bagri

BMY Loses 16.3% YTD: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

BMY loses 16.3% YTD as pipeline setbacks and generic pressure offset gains from new drug approvals and sales.

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Ahan Chakraborty

NVO vs. LLY: Which Obesity Powerhouse is the Stronger Bet Now?

Eli Lilly edges ahead of Novo Nordisk as the stronger obesity bet, backed by robust sales growth, pipeline depth and strategic momentum.

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Implied Volatility Surging for ADMA Biologics Stock Options

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

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Ekta Bagri

Will Strong Asceniv Sales Drive ADMA Biologics Further?

ADMA rides on record Asceniv sales and FDA-backed yield boost, but valuation concerns and EPS downgrades cloud its outlook.

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VKTX Initiates Phase 3 Study on Obesity Candidate VK2735

Viking begins phase III VANQUISH program for VK2735, targeting weight loss in obese adults with or without type II diabetes.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Can LLY's Next-Generation Obesity Pipeline Fuel Further Growth?

Eli Lilly bets on next-generation obesity candidates like orforglipron and retatrutide to sustain growth amid rising competition.

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KYMR Collaborates With GILD; Stock Down on Sanofi Deal Update

Kymera's shares drop as Sanofi ends KT-474 development, but Gilead's oncology deal remains positive.

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KRYS Up 4% on Initiating Dosing in Rare Eye Disease Phase III Study

Krystal Biotech rises 4% after dosing begins in a phase III study of KB803 eye drops to treat rare DEB-related corneal damage.

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Amarin Soars 27% on Vazkepa Licensing Deal With Recordati in the EU

AMRN jumps 27% after inking an exclusive EU licensing deal with Recordati to expand Vazkepa's reach and cut costs.

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Sundeep Ganoria

CRISPR Therapeutics vs. Intellia: Which Gene Editing Stock Holds More Potential?

CRSP edges ahead of NTLA with the only approved CRISPR therapy, stronger pipeline breadth and recent stock gains.

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Ekta Bagri

Will New Drugs Enable BMY to Offset the Impact of Generic Competition?

BMY depends on Reblozyl, Opdualag and Breyanzi to offset revenue hits from generics and Medicare Part D impacts.

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Sanofi's Experimental Transplant Rejection Drug Gets FDA Orphan Tag

Sanofi's riliprubart gets FDA orphan drug status for organ transplant rejection, unlocking key development perks.

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Ekta Bagri

ADMA vs Takeda: Which Plasma Therapy Stock Is the Better Buy Today?

ADMA's surging Asceniv demand and bold revenue forecasts set it apart in the competitive plasma therapies space.

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EMA Accepts GSK's Filing for Linerixibat in Rare Disease-Related Itch

GSK's marketing application for linerixibat, targeting cholestatic pruritus in PBC patients, gains EMA acceptance based on phase III success.

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