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Protagonist Therapeutics Stock Gains 30% as J&J Reportedly Eyes Deal

PTGX shares jump 30% after reports that J&J is in talks to acquire the biotech firm amid ongoing negotiations.

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AZN Strikes Drug Pricing Deal With Trump, Gets 3-Year Tariff Reprieve

AstraZeneca secures a three-year tariff break after striking a landmark U.S. deal to cut drug prices and expand its domestic manufacturing.

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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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Kinjel Shah

Is J&J's MedTech Segment Set for Another Quarter of Growth?

J&J's MedTech sales are gaining traction in Cardiovascular, Surgery, and Vision, even as China???s VBP program continues to weigh on growth.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Defensive Stocks to Watch as Trade Tensions Resurface: GILD, JNJ, KR

With investors on edge as the world's two largest economies go head-to-head again, seeking out stocks that can offer defensive safety in the portfolio may be necessary

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Kinjel Shah

Buying J&J Stock Ahead of Q3 Earnings? Here's What You Should Know

J&J gears up for Q3 results with solid gains from Darzalex, Tremfya and MedTech, even as Stelara faces fierce biosimilar pressure.

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Kanishka Das

Will Keytruda Continue to Aid Merck's Top Line in Q3 Earnings?

MRK's Keytruda remains its dominant growth engine and is expected to have boosted its top line in the third quarter.

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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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New Strong Buy Stocks for October 10th

EGAN, MDB, INVA, LIF and PGR have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on October 10th, 2025.

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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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BAYRY Begins Phase I Study With KQB548 in KRAS-Mutated Cancers

Bayer and Kumquat launch a phase I study of KQB548, aiming to target various KRAS G12D-mutated tumors like pancreatic, colorectal and lung cancer.

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Kinjel Shah

AbbVie vs. Eli Lilly: Which Large Drugmaker Has the Edge in 2025?

Lilly's explosive GLP-1 growth and AbbVie's post-Humira rebound set up a fierce 2025 showdown between two pharma powerhouses.

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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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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights SAP, Novartis, Philip Morris International, ImmuCell and ClearOne

SAP's cloud and AI push, Novartis' strong drug lineup, and Philip Morris' smoke-free growth headline Zacks' latest analyst picks.

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Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for SAP, Novartis & Philip Morris

SAP, Novartis and Philip Morris headline today's top Zacks reports, each showing strong momentum and strategic growth drivers despite industry headwinds.

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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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Can BMYs Neuroscience Portfolio Help to Diversify Its Business?

Bristol Myers gains FDA Fast Track status for its Alzheimer's antibody BMS-986446 as Cobenfy drives early sales and pipeline momentum.

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Kinjel Shah

Here's What to Expect From Pfizer's Oncology Drugs in Q3 Earnings

Pfizer's oncology strength, powered by Seagen's ADCs and key drugs like Xtandi and Lorbrena, is likely to be in focus ahead of Q3 earnings.

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Kinjel Shah

3 Large Drug Stocks to Watch as Industry Recovers After PFE-Trump Deal

Pfizer's landmark pricing deal with Trump sparks a pharma rally as J&J, Bayer and Novartis emerge as strong contenders for inclusion in one's portfolio.

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Amgen Unveils New DTC Program, Cuts Cholesterol Drug Price by 60%

AMGN rolls out AmgenNow, a direct-to-consumer program debuting with Repatha at a 60% lower price to boost patient access and affordability.

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MRK Expands Tulisokibart Program in Three New Inflammatory Diseases

Merck broadens its tulisokibart clinical program with three new phase IIb studies, deepening its reach across immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.

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