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Sundeep Ganoria

How to Play VKTX Stock Amid Manufacturing Deal With CordenPharma

Given the optimism around its obesity candidate, we believe investors should stay invested in Viking Therapeutics.

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Supriyo Bose

Buy 3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks as Tariffs Take a Toll on Markets

MASI, HOOD and DFS are currently witnessing a short-term pullback in price. So, make sure you take full advantage of it.

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Ekta Bagri

Biotech Stock Roundup: TSVT Up on BMY Deal, PTGX Up on Data & More

TSVT and PTGX are in the spotlight this week following an acquisition agreement and study data, respectively.

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GILD Data on Once-Yearly Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention Positive

Gilead Sciences' data on two novel, once-yearly formulations of lenacapavir for PrEP support the further development of the drug.

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SpringWorks Shares Rise More Than 30% in 3 Months: Here's Why

SWTX's desmoid tumor drug, Ogsiveo, is driving its top line. The recent FDA nod for Gomekli to treat a rare tumor diversifies its commercial portfolio.

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BIIB Starts Felzartamab Phase III Study in AMR in Kidney Transplant

BIIB's TRANSCEND phase III study on felzartamab in adult kidney transplant recipients diagnosed with late AMR is set to enroll approximately 120 patients.

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ARVN Stock Plunges 53% Following Mixed Data From Breast Cancer Study

Arvinas stock plummets 53% on mixed data from phase III metastatic breast cancer study on lead pipeline candidate, vepdegestrant.

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VKTX Inks Manufacturing Deal With CordenPharma for Obesity Drug Supply

The deal provides Viking Therapeutics with a secured dedicated annual supply of both injectable and oral versions of its obesity drug VK2735.

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Ionis Out-Licenses Rights for Rare Blood Cancer Drug to Ono

Per the deal terms, IONS will receive an upfront payment of $280 million from Ono. It is also eligible for milestone payments of up to $660 million.

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TSVT Up on Acquisition Agreement With BMY for $286 Million

2seventy bio agrees to be acquired by partner BMY for $286 million. Shares gain.

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NVO Stock Down 9% as CagriSema Misses Target in Second Obesity Study

Novo Nordisk stock slumps as the 15.7% weight loss achieved with its next-gen obesity candidate, CagriSema, in the second phase III study, missing the guidance of 25%.

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PTGX Up as J&J-Partnered Drug Meets Goal in Ulcerative Colitis Study

The phase IIb ANTHEM-UC study evaluating Protagonist and JNJ's icotrokinra for treating ulcerative colitis meets the primary endpoint.

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BEAM Down Despite Positive Initial Data From Genetic Disorder Study

Beam Therapeutics posts positive initial data from a phase I/II study investigating BEAM-302 for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

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KOD Completes Enrollment in Phase III Study for Eye Disease Candidate

Kodiak reports completing patient enrollment in its late-stage study evaluating tarcocimab for diabetic retinopathy.

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TRVI Stock Soars on Meeting Primary Goal in Chronic Cough Study

Data from a mid-stage study shows that treatment with Trevi's experimental drug reduced patients' 24-hour cough frequency by 57% over placebo.

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Nalak Das

Buy 5 Non-Tech High-Flying Nasdaq Stocks Amid Index's Recent Bloodbath

We have narrowed our search to five Nasdaq Composite-listed non-tech stocks that have provided double-digit returns year to date. These are: EXC, GILD, PAA, SRAD, CTAS.

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IONS/AZN Get FDA Nod for Amyloidosis Drug, Wainzua in Europe

The latest decision makes Ionis/AstraZeneca's Wainzua the only approved drug in the EU for ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered monthly via an auto-injector.

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Ekta Bagri

Bristol Myers Stock Gains 9.2% in a Month: Should You Buy Now or Wait?

BMY is banking on new drugs to offset generic competition for older drugs. However, this might not be enough as the outlook for 2025 is weak. We recommend investors to wait.

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INCY Opzelura Shows Superior Efficacy in 2 Prurigo Nodularis Studies

Incyte reports positive data from two phase III studies evaluating Opzelura for prurigo nodularis in adults.

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EC Approves Bristol Myers' Opdivo Plus Yervoy for First-Line HCC

The EC approves BMY's combination of Opdivo and Yervoy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.

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AMGN's Eczema Drug Meets Goal in Two Late-Stage Studies

Data from two more late-stage studies show that treatment with Amgen's rocatinlimab improves outcomes in atopic dermatitis indication.

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LLY/INCY Olumiant Shows Superior Efficacy in Pediatric Alopecia Study

Eli Lilly and INCY announce positive efficacy data from the late-stage alopecia study of baricitinib in adolescent patients.

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Krystal Biotech Rises 15.8% in a Month: Should You Buy Now or Wait?

KRYS stock surges 15% in a month on strong uptake of Vyjuvek and encouraging pipeline progress. We are optimistic about the stock as we believe there is room for further growth.

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JNJ Halts Development of Depression Drug Over Efficacy Concerns

While J&J is yet to give up on aticaprant, it decides to stop developing the drug for major depressive disorder due to a lack of sufficient efficacy.

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SLDB Stock Rallies 60% in a Month: Here's What You Should Know

Solid Biosciences stock soars 60% in a month after the company announced positive initial data from its phase I/II DMD study of SGT-003.

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