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JNJ Seeks FDA Approval for Oral Psoriasis Drug Icotrokinra

Johnson & Johnson eyes FDA nod to icotrokinra after phase III studies show strong skin clearance and safety in plaque psoriasis.

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AZN Commits USD50B to US Manufacturing Expansion Amid Tariff Pressures

AstraZeneca unveils a $50 billion U.S. manufacturing expansion plan, anchored by a Virginia facility to boost drug output and counter tariff headwinds.

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SRPT Slides on Voluntary US Elevidys Shipment Pause Amid Scrutiny

Sarepta stock down as it halts U.S. Elevidys shipments after FDA pressure and safety concerns tied to patient deaths due to liver failure.

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Sundeep Ganoria

How Will AbbVie's Neuroscience Franchise Perform in Q2 Earnings?

ABBV's neuroscience sales are projected to jump 15% in Q2, driven by Botox Therapeutic, Vraylar and oral migraine drug gains.

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Best Value Stocks to Buy for July 22nd

OPRT, BAYRY and SHG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on July 22, 2025.

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Anirudha Bhagat

Buy These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margin to Maximize Returns

Let's take a look at four stocks, CPRX, GAMB, ORN and BWAY, with stellar net profit margins and rising EPS estimates that can help create a winning portfolio.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for July 22nd

BTG, PGR, BAYRY, BCH and LNW have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 22, 2025.

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SRPT Down After Third Death in Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy Program

Sarepta plummets after a third death in its muscular dystrophy program for investigational gene therapies, prompts FDA action and intensifies safety scrutiny.

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VTRS Down on Late-Stage Study Failure of Eye Disease Drug

VTRS slides after phase III trial failure for blepharitis drug MR-139, adding pressure to an already struggling stock.

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Kinjel Shah

Should J&J Stock Be in Your Portfolio After Q2 Beat & Guidance Raise?

JNJ jumps over 6% on Q2 earnings beat and full-year guidance increase, driven by strong pharma sales and improved MedTech sales.

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Kinjel Shah

J&J Expects Oncology Sales of USD 50B by 2030: Can It Achieve the Goal?

JNJ eyes $50B in oncology sales by 2030, driven by drugs like Darzalex, Erleada, new launches including Carvykti and Tecvayli, and its cancer pipeline.

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Kymera Surges 70% in 3 Months: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

KYMR jumps 70.7% in 3 months as the $750M oncology deal with GILD and pipeline advances in TPD drugs impress investors.

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Regeneron Stock Plunges 22.6% YTD: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?

Eylea's sales slump and pipeline setbacks have dragged REGN down 22.8% YTD, underperforming its peers and the S&P 500.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Can Wegovy & Ozempic Drive Another Strong Quarter for Novo Nordisk?

Wegovy and Ozempic drive 66% of NVO's Q1 revenues - investors eye Q2 sales ahead of results on Aug. 6.

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AstraZeneca's AL Amyloidosis Drug Misses Goal in Late-Stage Studies

AZN's anselamimab fails to meet key goals in late-stage AL amyloidosis trials despite signs of subgroup benefit.

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MDGL Stock Soars 11% on New Patent Protecting Rezdiffra Dosing Rights

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals stock jumps 11% after securing a new U.S. patent for Rezdiffra's dosing, reinforcing exclusivity through 2044.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Recursion Pharmaceuticals Rises 6% in a Month: How to Play the Stock

RXRX gains 5.5% in a month on positive pipeline update; long-term hold advised given strong potential of its AI-driven drug discovery platform.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs to Gain on JNJ's Solid Q1 Earnings & Upbeat Outlook

IHE, PPH, XLV, IYH and FTXH could gain as JNJ lifts 2025 outlook and dividend after strong Q2 earnings beat.

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SRPT Stock Soars on Unveiling New Restructuring Plan, Pipeline Pivots

Sarepta's shares jump after unveiling a major restructuring plan to cut costs. The company shifts focus to siRNA and reprioritizes its pipeline.

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Kinjel Shah

Eli Lilly vs. Merck: Which Drug Giant Appears Better Poised Today?

LLY's explosive growth from Mounjaro and Zepbound outpaces MRK's Keytruda-led gains, despite valuation concerns.

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Novartis Beats on Q2 Earnings and Sales, CFO Retires, Stock Down

NVS beats on Q2 earnings, raises 2025 income outlook on strong drug sales, but Cosentyx miss and CFO exit weigh on shares.

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Sanofi's Gene Therapy for Eye Disease Gets FDA's Fast Track Tag

SNY's SAR446597, a one-time intravitreal gene therapy, secures FDA fast track tag for geographic atrophy due to age-related macular degeneration.

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JNJ Begins Drug Sector Q2 Earnings With a Beat & Guidance Raise

JNJ tops second-quarter estimates and raises 2025 guidance as Innovative Medicines outperforms and MedTech gains momentum.

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Mark Vickery

Strong Q2 Earnings, Cooling PPI Lead Pre-Markets Higher

Headline PPI for June, month over month, reached 0.0% -- lower than the +0.2% expected and 30 bps below May.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Can Recursion Pharmaceuticals' Strategic Deals Fuel Long-Term Growth?

RXRX is scaling its AI-driven drug discovery technology through billion-dollar pharma deals and strategic tech alliances.

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