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Sundeep Ganoria

Vaccine Stocks Rise on Growing Threat of Bird Flu Infections

The Biden administration is reportedly in talks with vaccine makers Moderna (MRNA) and Pfizer (PFE) to develop bird flu vaccines over increasing fears of widespread transmission of the infection.

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GSK & PFE's RSV Vaccines Recommended for Use in Adults Aged 50-59

The U.S. CDC's Advisory Committee recommends the use of GSK and Pfizer's RSV vaccines in adults aged 50-59 who are at high risk of severe RSV disease.

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GSK's Pentavalent Meningococcal Jab Recommended for Use by ACIP

The U.S. CDC's Advisory Committee recommends the use of GSK's pentavalent Penmenvy vaccine as part of the adolescent meningococcal vaccination schedule.

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Sundeep Ganoria

Is Jazz Pharmaceuticals a Top Cannabis Investment for 2025?

Not your typical cannabis play. Discover why Jazz Pharma's FDA-approved CBD drug could make it a top cannabis stock to watch in 2025.

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Ekta Bagri

Biotech Stock Roundup: BMY Down on Study Failure, VERV Up on Study Data & More News

BMY and VERV are in the spotlight this week following the failure of a late-stage study and positive cholesterol study data, respectively.

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Ekta Bagri

Gilead vs Bristol Myers: Which Biotech Bigwig is a Better Bet Now?

At current levels, we believe GILD scores above BMY, buoyed by solid fundamentals, potential approval of lenacapavir for HIV prevention, and recent positive estimate revisions.

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Biogen & Partner Eisai Get EU Nod for Alzheimer's Drug Leqembi

Following the nod in the EU, BIIB & Eisai's Leqembi becomes the first therapy to slow the progression of early Alzheimer's disease in the region.

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MURA Soars as it Explores Strategic Options Post Cancer Study Failures

Mural Oncology stock skyrockets after it begins exploring strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value after the failure of two cancer studies for nemvaleukin alfa.

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DTIL Gets FDA's Fast Track Tag for Hepatitis B Gene Therapy, Stock Up

Precision BioSciences stock soars 24% as the FDA grants the Fast Track designation to its PBGENE-HBV gene therapy for potentially curing chronic hepatitis B.

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SRPT Provides Pipeline Updates on Rare Muscular Disorder Therapies

Following positive FDA feedback, Sarepta advances a fourth LGMD program to clinical development.

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Pfizer Halts Obesity Pill Development Amid Safety Concerns

PFE's decision to scrap the development of danuglipron comes after a study participant develops potential drug-induced liver injury.

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VERV Stock Soars on Superior Efficacy in Phase I Cholesterol Study

Verve Therapeutics stock rises on demonstrating superior LDL-C lowering ability in a phase Ib study of VERVE-102 in patients with HeFH and/or CAD.

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Ahan Chakraborty

NVO, LLY, GPCR & VKTX Stocks Gain Following PFE's Obesity Study Setback

Shares of Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Structure Therapeutics and Viking Therapeutics gain as PFE abandons development of its obesity candidate, danuglipron, due to safety issues.

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BMY Down on Heart Drug Camzyos Failure in Late-Stage Study

Bristol Myers phase III study evaluating Camzyos for the treatment of adult patients with non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy fails to meet its dual-primary endpoints.

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Here's Why Summit Therapeutics Stock Soared 15% on Friday

The surge in SMMT's share price comes after some established investment firms maintain their positive outlook on the company, citing optimism around its lead pipeline drug.

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Bayer Obtains Full FDA Approval for Oncology Drug Vitrakvi

The FDA converts its accelerated approval to full approval for BAYRY's oncology drug, Vitrakvi, on positive data from confirmatory studies.

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KROS Initiates Exploring Strategic Alternatives, Stock Gains 18.5%

The stock rallies 18.5% after Keros initiates a strategic review process exploring alternatives, including a potential sale of the business.

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Arcturus Gets FDA's Fast Track Tag for Influenza Vaccine Candidate

The FDA bestows a Fast Track designation to ARCT's sa-mRNA vaccine candidate, ARCT-2304, for active immunization to prevent pandemic influenza A virus H5N1.

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NVAX Stock Tanks as HHS Secretary Raises Concern Over COVID-19 Jab

The decline in Novavax stock follows the HHS Secretary's concerns regarding the efficacy of its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine in a recent interview.

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Vaxcyte Stock Plummets 56% in a Month: Here's the Reason

The downside comes after PCVX reports mixed results from a mid-stage study on its pneumococcal vaccine in infants.

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TG Therapeutics Shares Rise Almost 30% in 3 Months: Here's Why

Strong adoption of TGTX's sole marketed product, Briumvi, approved for treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, is driving the top line.

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PHIO Stock Soars as Safety Panel Clears Skin Cancer Drug for Next Dose

Phio Pharmaceuticals stock rallies as safety committee gives green light to advance skin cancer candidate to next dose concentration in phase I study.

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ANIX Gets New Patent for Breast Cancer Vaccine Technology, Stock Up

Anixa Biosciences stock jumps 13% on new patent grant for its breast cancer vaccine technology in the United States.

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VALN Doses First Infant With Shigella Vaccine in Mid-Stage Study

Valneva intends to test its experimental Shigella vaccine in nearly 110 infants. Results from this study are expected later this year.

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Urmimala Biswas

Will Trump Tariffs Make or Break Healthcare Space? 3 Stocks to Rely On

Investors looking to maintain exposure to healthcare can invest in large-cap U.S.-based companies like UHS, BMRN and ABT.

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