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CDTX Stock Soars 218% YTD on Positive Updates From Influenza Program

Cidara Therapeutics' shares surge 218% this year after its flu candidate CD388 hits key mid-stage study goals and advances into pivotal testing.

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Ekta Bagri

MRK vs. BMY: Which Pharma Stock Is the Smarter Pick Now?

Merck and Bristol Myers face diverging growth paths, with Keytruda driving MRK's momentum and BMY navigating generic headwinds.

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Ekta Bagri

Will BDTX's EGFR Inhibitor Bring a Paradigm Shift in NSCLC Treatment?

Black Diamond's silevertinib aims to challenge Tagrisso, offering broad EGFR mutation coverage, as key trial results are expected in late 2025.

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QURE Stock Skyrockets on Meeting Goals in Huntington's Disease Study

uniQure N.V. shares surge nearly 248% after its gene therapy candidate, AMT-130, met key goals in a pivotal Huntington's disease study.

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ACAD Stock Down 10% Following Phase III Hyperphagia Study Failure

Acadia Pharmaceuticals stock tumbles 10% after its phase III hyperphagia study failure, but growth remains driven by Nuplazid, Daybue and a robust pipeline.

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HRMY Stock Down as Fragile X Syndrome Study Fails to Meet Goal

Harmony Biosciences' shares plunge after ZYN002 failed in Fragile X, but Wakix sales and new epilepsy assets keep its pipeline moving forward.

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REPL Stock Plunges 54% in 3 Months After FDA Rejects Skin Cancer Drug

Replimune stock dives 54% over three months after the FDA rejects its RP1/Opdivo melanoma drug filing, delaying its first potential product launch.

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Gilead Sciences Surges 26.5% YTD: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

Gilead surges 26.5% YTD in 2025 as HIV franchise gains momentum with Yeztugo approval, offsetting cell therapy pressures.

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BMY Reports Positive Data From a Late-Stage Multiple Myeloma Study

Bristol Myers reports positive phase III results for iberdomide in multiple myeloma, advancing its CELMoD pipeline and portfolio expansion.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Pfizer (PFE) or Metsera (MTSR) Stock?

Making a major move in the obesity drug market, Pfizer (PFE) announced on Monday that it plans to acquire biotechnology firm Metsera (MTSR).

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Ahan Chakraborty

CRMD vs. MIRM: Which Specialized Biotech Stock is the Better Pick?

CorMedix and Mirum Pharmaceuticals are advancing niche therapies with strong launches, rising sales and strategic acquisitions shaping their growth.

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Ekta Bagri

BDTX vs. Cullinan Therapeutic: Which EGFR Challenger Is the Better Buy?

BDTX and Cullinan advance next-gen EGFR inhibitors, but silevertinib's potential and valuation tilt momentum toward BDTX.

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Ekta Bagri

5 Biotech Stocks Worth Adding to Your Portfolio Now

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 HALO, AKRO, KSNA, ANIP and TWST in this volatile sector

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New Strong Sell Stocks for September 23rd

ATS, ASRT and DBVT have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 23, 2025.

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Company News for Sep 23, 2025

Companies In The News Are: ORCL, TAP, AAPL, MTSR, PFE.

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Implied Volatility Surging for Eton Pharmaceuticals Stock Options

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

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SNY & REGN's Dupixent Receives CHMP Backing for Urticaria in EU

Sanofi/Regeneron's Dupixent wins CHMP backing for chronic spontaneous urticaria in the EU, paving the way for expanded treatment options.

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FDA Extends Review Period of Sanofi's Multiple Sclerosis Drug Filing

The FDA extends SNY's tolebrutinib NDA review by three months, with decision now expected on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Can Novo Nordisk Hold Its Edge as the GLP-1 Battle With LLY Heats Up?

NVO gains ground in the GLP-1 battle as Ozempic outshines Trulicity in heart risk reduction and Rybelsus wins EU approval for added benefits.

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Ekta Bagri

Can Bristol Myers Squibb's Restructuring Program Boost Earnings Growth?

Bristol Myers ramps up a $2.5B restructuring plan to cut costs, streamline operations, and offset pressure from generic competition.

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INCY Obtains FDA Approval for Label Expansion of Ruxolitinib Cream

Incyte secures FDA nod for Opzeluras pediatric use in atopic dermatitis, marking its third U.S. approval and boosting sales momentum.

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RHHBY to Acquire 89bio for $3.5B, Add Late-Stage MASH Drug to Pipeline

Roche is set to acquire 89bio for $3.5B, adding late-stage MASH drug pegozafermin to its cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic pipeline.

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Ekta Bagri

3 Promising Genomics & Synthetic Biology Stocks in Spotlight in 2025

GeneDx, Twist Bioscience and Wave Life Sciences are emerging as key players in the fast-growing genomics and synthetic biology space.

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