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Ekta Bagri

Intellia Crashes 60% in a Year: How Should You Play the Stock?

NTLA stock is down significantly in 2024 as investors are not pleased with the recent data from its in vivo CRISPR-based therapies. We advise prospective investors to stay on the sidelines for now.

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RARE Submits BLA to the FDA for Sanfilippo Syndrome Gene Therapy

Ultragenyx submits a BLA to the FDA seeking the accelerated approval of UX111 for patients with Sanfilippo syndrome type A in the United States.

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LLY Stock Up as FDA Removes Mounjaro, Zepbound From Shortage List

Eli Lilly stock gains as the FDA removes tirzepatide drugs from the drug shortage list following a thorough reevaluation.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Sarepta Therapeutics, ADMA Biologics, Exelixis and Alnylam

Sarepta Therapeutics, ADMA Biologics, Exelixis and Alnylam are included in this Analyst Blog.

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4 Biotech Stocks Most Wall Street Analysts Are Bullish About

Here, we present four biotech stocks, namely SRPT, ADMA, EXEL and ALNY, which most Wall Street analysts are optimistic about. These companies have upside potential for 2025, backed by strong fundamentals.

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KRYS Reports Upbeat Initial Data From Lung Cancer Study of KB707

Krystal Biotech reports initial data from a phase I/II study showing therapeutic benefit in NSCLC patients treated with its immunotherapy candidate, KB707.

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ENZ Stock Falls Post Q1 Earnings Amid Revenue and Demand Challenges

Enzo Biochem reports a first-quarter fiscal 2025 quarterly loss and revenue drop across regions amid challenges in the life sciences tools market.

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REGN's Eylea HD Shows Non-Inferiority to Eylea in Eye Disease Study

Regeneron's phase III study evaluating Eylea HD against stand-of-care Eylea treatment meets the primary endpoint of non-inferior visual gain in RVO patients.

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GILD's Trodelvy Gets Second Breakthrough Therapy Tag for Lung Cancer

Gilead announces that the FDA grants a second Breakthrough Therapy designation to Trodelvy for the extensive-stage small cell lung cancer indication.

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Biotech Stock Roundup: Updates From GILD, REGN, GSK, ANAB Down on Study Data, EWTX Gains

GILD and GSK are in the spotlight in the biotech sector with quite a few regulatory and pipeline updates.

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NVO to Invest $1.2B in New Rare Disease Drugs Facility in Denmark

Novo Nordisk is set to invest $1.2 billion for a new facility in Odense, Denmark, to produce various product types for rare diseases, including haemophilia.

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3 Biotech Stocks With Promising Gene Therapies to Watch Out in 2025

We have picked three biotech stocks with promising gene therapies in their portfolios/pipelines that are likely to perform well in 2025.

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GILD Obtains Positive CHMP Opinion for Liver Disease Drug

The CHMP recommends the approval of Gilead's seladelpar in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis in adults.

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Roche Gets Approval for Vabysmo PFS in EU for Three Retinal Diseases

RHHBY wins approval for prefilled syringe of ophthalmology drug Vabysmo for three retinal conditions that can cause blindness.

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EDIT Stock Falls on Decision to End Reni-Cel Studies, Cut Workforce

Editas stock falls as it ends development of reni-cel for SCD and TDT following failed attempts to find a commercial partner. It plans to cut workforce by 65%.

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ABBV to Acquire Nimble Therapeutics to Strengthen Immunology Pipeline

AbbVie is set to acquire privately held biotech, Nimble Therapeutics, for $200 million to strengthen its immunology pipeline.

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Regeneron Down 15.5% Year to Date: How to Play the Stock?

REGN's lead drug, Eylea, faces a rapid decline in sales, which has impacted overall performance, even though Dupixent maintains momentum. We advise investors to wait and watch for now.

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NVO Gets Positive CHMP Opinion in EU for Ozempic Expanded Use in CKD

Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug, Ozempic, receives positive CHMP opinion in the EU for expanded use in T2D and CKD patients.

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CADL Stock Soars as Phase III Prostate Cancer Study Meets Primary Goal

Candel stock rallies 68% on meeting the primary goal in a phase III study of CAN-2409 combo therapy compared to SOC radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

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AnaptysBio Stock Down as Eczema Study Fails to Meet Goals

Phase IIb study on ANAB's ANB032 for atopic dermatitis fails to meet goals. The company decides to discontinue any further investment in the candidate.

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CRDF Stock Soars on Robust Efficacy Data From Colorectal Cancer Study

Cardiff Oncology stock rallies as initial data from a phase II study of onvansertib shows superior efficacy over SOC chemotherapy in colorectal cancer patients.

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QURE Soars on FDA Alignment for Speedy Approval of Huntington's Drug

uniQure stock rallies 110% on reaching alignment with the FDA on key elements of an accelerated approval pathway for AMT-130 to treat Huntington's disease.

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