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biotechs: Archive
Biotech Stock Roundup: BLUE, CRSP & VRTX Get Gene Therapy Nod, ACAD Up on Patent News
by Zacks Equity Research
bluebird (BLUE) and Vertex (VRTX) are in the spotlight this week on approval of therapies and pipeline news.
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Acadia (ACAD) Rises 35% on Positive Patent Ruling for Nuplazid
by Zacks Equity Research
Acadia (ACAD) announces a ruling from the U.S. District Court in Delaware, strongly in favor of the company for its patent for Nuplazid. The stock surges 35% in response.
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Editas (EDIT) Licenses Cas9 Tool to Vertex, Stock Up 6%
by Zacks Equity Research
Editas (EDIT) stock rises 6% on a non-exclusive agreement with Vertex Pharmaceuticals to license its Cas9 gene-editing technology for the development of the latter's gene therapy drug, Casgevy.
VRTXNegative Net Change EDITPositive Net Change CRSPPositive Net Change
biotechnology biotechs crispr gene-editing gene-therapy medical pharmaceuticals
Amgen's (AMGN) Tarlatamab BLA Gets FDA Priority Tag for SCLC
by Zacks Equity Research
Amgen's (AMGN) BLA for tarlatamab to treat advanced small cell lung cancer gets FDA's priority review. A decision is expected on Jun 12, 2024.
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Vertex (VRTX) Hits Record High on Non-Opioid Pain Drug Data
by Zacks Equity Research
Vertex (VRTX) stock hits a 52-week high after announcing encouraging data from a phase II study on non-opioid pain medicine, VX-548, for treating painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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Blueprint (BPMC) Gets EC Nod for Ayvakit Expanded Use, Stock Up
by Zacks Equity Research
Blueprint (BPMC) announces EC approval expanding Ayvakit's indication to include the treatment of adult patients with indolent systemic mastocytosis. The stock gained 5%.
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C4 Therapeutics (CCCC) Soars on Oncology Deal With Merck
by Zacks Equity Research
C4 Therapeutics (CCCC) inks an agreement with Merck to discover and develop degrader-antibody conjugates with a focus on one oncology target. Shares rise on the same.
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Candel (CADL) Rises on FDA's Fast Track Status for CAN-2409
by Zacks Equity Research
The FDA gives Fast Track designation to Candel's (CADL) lead candidate, CAN-2409 plus prodrug (valacyclovir), for the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer.
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Ligand (LGND) Posts Long-Term Outlook, Updates Portfolio Progress
by Zacks Equity Research
Ligand (LGND) aims to generate annual core sales of around $290 million by 2028. It expects revenues from royalties to witness a CAGR of 16% over the next five years.
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3 Biotechs With Promising Gene Therapies in the Spotlight
by Ekta Bagri
The recent FDA approval of two gene therapies has put the focus on biotechs like EDIT, BEAM and NTLA, which have promising candidates in their pipeline.
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biotechnology biotechs pharmaceuticals
LLY Down as Patients Regain Weight After Stopping Zepbound
by Zacks Equity Research
Full results from a late-stage study show that patients who stopped taking Eli Lilly's (LLY) weight-loss drug for over a year slowly started to regain their lost weight.
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Moderna (MRNA), Merck Start 2nd Late-Study on Cancer Therapy
by Zacks Equity Research
The second late-stage study will evaluate Moderna (MRNA)/Merck's investigational cancer combination therapy in certain lung cancer patients. A late-stage study in melanoma indication is ongoing.
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biotechs medical messenger-rna pharmaceuticals vaccines
Bristol Myers (BMY) Partners With SystImmune for Oncology Drug
by Zacks Equity Research
Bristol Myers (BMY) is set to co-develop and co-commercialize oncology candidate BL-B01D1 in the United States with SystImmune.
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AstraZeneca (AZN) to Acquire Vaccine Maker Icosavax for $1.1B
by Zacks Equity Research
AstraZeneca (AZN) is set to acquire clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, Icosavax, for a total deal value of up to $1.1 billion.
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Biomea Fusion (BMEA) Stock Surges 41% in a Month: Here's Why
by Zacks Equity Research
Biomea Fusion (BMEA) rises 41% in a month on the back of positive investor expectations regarding the clinical development of its lead candidate, BMF-219, for the type II diabetes indication.
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GSK's Jemperli Gets EU Nod for Endometrial Cancer Expanded Use
by Zacks Equity Research
GSK's Jemperli combo receives the European Commission's marketing authorization as a frontline treatment for certain types of primary advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer.
GSKPositive Net Change PBYINegative Net Change DERMNegative Net Change TRDAPositive Net Change
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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Alpine Immune Sciences, Lyra Therapeutics, Harpoon Therapeutics and Journey Medical
by Zacks Equity Research
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Alpine Immune Sciences, Lyra Therapeutics, Harpoon Therapeutics and Journey Medical are part of the Zacks Industry Outlook article.
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BLUE, CRSP & VRTX Down Despite FDA Nod to SCD Therapies
by Zacks Equity Research
The FDA approves two one-time gene therapies for treating sickle cell disease. One of them utilizes the Nobel prize-winning CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology.
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biotechs gene-editing gene-therapy medical pharmaceuticals
bluebird (BLUE) Down Despite FDA Nod to Gene Therapy for SCD
by Zacks Equity Research
bluebird (BLUE) receives FDA approval for its third gene therapy. However, the label carries a black box warning, on which its shares have slumped.
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5 Small Drug Stocks to Buy on Hopes of Better Prospects in the New Year
by Kinjel Shah
Innovation is expected to continue driving growth in the Medical-Drugs industry. DERM, LYRA, AUPH, ALPN and HARP may prove to be good additions to one's portfolio.
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CRISPR (CRSP), Vertex Fall Despite FDA Nod to SCD Drug Casgevy
by Zacks Equity Research
CRISPR (CRSP) and Vertex announce the FDA approval of the first-ever CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy, Casgevy, for the treatment of sickle cell disease.
VRTXNegative Net Change PBYINegative Net Change CRSPPositive Net Change
biotechnology biotechs gene-editing gene-therapy medical pharmaceuticals
Alzheimer's Disease Space Evolves in 2023: Stocks in Focus
by Ekta Bagri
The approval of the breakthrough treatment Leqembi for Alzheimer's Disease has put this space in the spotlight. Companies like ACIU, VAXX and PRTA are in focus, given their experimental vaccines.
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biotechnology biotechs vaccines
The Return of the Risk-Chasers: Zacks DEC Market Strategy
by John Blank
In early 2023, Cathie Woods' 'Disruptive Innovation' ETFs started to rise. Then, across the middle section of 2023, that trading strength abated.
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artificial-intelligence biotechs finance social-media tech-stocks
Will Bristol Myers' (BMY) Efforts to Boost Portfolio be Enough?
by Zacks Equity Research
Shares of Bristol Myers (BMY) have been impacted by pipeline bottlenecks and its key drugs face generic competition. We take a look at the company's efforts to counter these.
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Regeneron (REGN) Posts Positive Data on Blood Cancer Candidate
by Zacks Equity Research
Regeneron's (REGN) multiple myeloma candidate demonstrates strong rates and depth of response in pre-treated patients.
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