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Avantor Partners With BlueWhale Bio to Advance CAR-T Manufacturing

AVTR collaborates with BlueWhale Bio to speed CAR-T manufacturing using CDNP tech, aiming to scale production and expand patient access.

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ESPR Aims to Diversify With Rare Liver Disease Candidate, Stock Up

Esperion selects ESP-2001 as a preclinical candidate for primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare liver disease, aiming to begin clinical studies in 2026.

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NVO and LLY Stocks Slide as Trump Signals Price Cuts for GLP-1 Drugs

Trump's pledge to slash GLP-1 drug prices sends Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly shares tumbling, raising questions about the feasibility of such a development.

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Santanu Roy

5 Must-Buy Efficient Stocks to Increase Your Portfolio Returns

From Red Robin to Analog Devices, these five high-efficiency stocks stand out for their strong ratios and surprise earnings potential.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

4 GARP Stocks That Investors Can Scoop Up for Maximum Returns

Try the GARP strategy when seeking a profitable portfolio of stocks offering optimum value and growth investing. SYK, NVDA, RMD and RL hold promise.

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Danaher Gears Up to Post Q3 Earnings: What Lies Ahead for the Stock?

DHR gears up for Q3 results with steady earnings estimates and mixed segment trends across Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Diagnostics.

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Sridatri Sarkar

Tempus AI Fuels Growth Through Strategic Biotech Collaborations

TEM expands its AI-driven growth with new collaborations in oncology, neurogenomics, and diagnostic innovation.

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Sundeep Ganoria

Pre-Q3 Earnings: Is Viking Therapeutics Stock a Portfolio Must-Have?

VKTX is likely to have headed into Q3 earnings with no product revenue, pipeline updates in focus and widening loss forecasts testing investor patience.

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Indrajit Bandyopadhyay

Intuitive Surgical Pre-Q3 Analysis: Buy, Hold or Sell ISRG Stock Now?

Intuitive Surgical enters Q3 earnings season on strong momentum, backed by robust procedure growth and da Vinci 5 adoption. However, tariff risks and global CapEx constraints remain challenges.

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WST Q3 Earnings Preview: Can GLP-1 Momentum Outweigh Margin Pressure?

West Pharma's Q3 numbers hinge on robust GLP-1 and biologics demand, but labor constraints, tariffs, and plant shutdowns could test its margin resilience.

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Moumi Mondal

CVS Expands Its Nationwide Care Network With Rite Aid Acquisition

CVS Pharmacy completes the Rite Aid deal, adding 63 stores, 626 pharmacies and nine million patients to its national care network.

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Robust TAVR Growth to Drive Edwards Lifesciences' Q3 Earnings

Strong TAVR demand and expanding valve therapies are set to power EW's Q3 results despite lower EPS estimates.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for Oct. 17th

GYRE, DAR and CRLBF have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on October 17, 2025.

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LLY's Oral GLP-1 Pill Scores Another Pair of Diabetes Wins

Eli Lilly's oral GLP-1 pill orforglipron delivers strong A1C reductions in two late-stage diabetes studies, reinforcing its 2026 filing plans.

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Molina Healthcare Set for Q3 Earnings: Revenue Gains, But Profit Pains

MOH braces for third-quarter results with steady revenue growth but sharp profit declines amid higher costs and weaker investment income.

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Reasons to Add HealthEquity Stock to Your Portfolio for Now

HQY's strong Q2, expanding HSAs and AI-driven efficiencies highlight its growth momentum despite data security risks.

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Kinjel Shah

J&J Bets on MedTech Growth With Orthopaedics Unit Spin-Off Plan

J&J's surprise plan to spin off its Orthopaedics unit as DePuy Synthes is aimed at sharpening MedTech focus and boosting growth margins.

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Debanjana Dey

Hims & Hers Elevates Technology-Driven Healthcare Accessibility

HIMS boosts AI-led care with new technology chief, hormone therapies and a global push via its ZAVA acquisition.

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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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Moumi Mondal

Should You Add CVS Health Stock to Your Portfolio Before Q3 Earnings?

CVS Health prepares Q3 results, with pharmacy performance and Aetna's progress in focus for investors.

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Sundeep Ganoria

How Will Mounjaro and Zepbound Sales Aid Lilly's Upcoming Q3 Results?

Strong demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound is expected to power LLY's Q3 growth, as both drugs deepen U.S. and global market reach.

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Merit Medical Expands GI Portfolio With $22M C2 CryoBalloon Acquisition

MMSI is set to acquire C2 CryoBalloon from Pentax for $22M, strengthening its GI portfolio. Despite near-term dilution, the deal positions Merit for long-term growth in gastroenterology.

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Aparajita Dutta

ETFs to Watch Post JNJ's Q3 Earnings Surprise & Bullish Outlook

JNJ's Q3 earnings beat and raised 2025 sales outlook could lift healthcare ETFs like IHE, XLV and IYH, heavily weighted toward the drugmaker.

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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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