British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has entered a strategic partnership with China's CSPC Pharmaceutical, committing over $1 billion upfront to co-develop next-generation obesity therapies, signaling intensified competition in the lucrative global weight-loss drug market.
In a landmark deal, AstraZeneca has licensed a suite of next-generation weight-loss drugs from China's CSPC, aiming to challenge the dominance of Lilly and Novo Nordisk with longer-acting monthly injectables.
While investors chase AI and big tech, a niche biotech firm focused on rare genetic obesity disorders has quietly delivered staggering returns, with Wall Street seeing further 40% upside. Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' targeted approach and upcoming catalysts have analysts bullish, despite its relative anonymity.
Shares of Day One Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: DAWN) have surged over 50% in the last three months, reigniting debate over its fair value and the risks tied to its lead drug OJEMDA and a pivotal upcoming data readout.
Citi raises Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' price target to $2.10, citing strong momentum from its collaboration with Novo Nordisk on obesity drug candidate LX9851 and improved financials.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals' shares have surged over 64% in the past year, prompting investors to question if the rally still has room to run. A closer look at valuation metrics suggests the generic drugmaker may still be trading at a significant discount to its intrinsic value.
LifeSci Capital reaffirms its Buy rating on Olema Pharmaceuticals (OLMA) and raises its price target to $45, following bullish analyst sentiment on the company's lead drug candidate, Palazestrant, for ER+/HER2- breast cancer.
With pharmaceutical companies increasingly deploying AI in direct-to-consumer platforms, the regulatory landscape remains fragmented. In the absence of comprehensive federal action, states are stepping in with disparate laws to address privacy and safety concerns, creating a complex compliance challenge for the industry.
The pharmaceutical giant's final major U.S. facility will rise in Pennsylvania's historic Lehigh Valley, aiming to produce its promising triple-hormone drug retatrutide and bolster domestic supply chains for blockbuster obesity treatments.
While EyePoint Pharmaceuticals (EYPT) shares have retreated 23% this month, long-term shareholders are still sitting on massive gains. The biotech's 195% three-year surge, despite ongoing losses, highlights a classic market puzzle: balancing current financials with future potential.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announces a massive $3.5 billion investment in a new Pennsylvania manufacturing facility dedicated to next-generation weight-loss drugs, signaling a long-term strategic commitment to the obesity market amid intense competition.
Merck & Co. shares have delivered impressive multi-year returns, climbing over 80% in the past five years. Yet, a deep dive into its valuation metrics suggests the market may still be underestimating the pharmaceutical leader's intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors.
While robust cash generation is a hallmark of financial health, it doesn't guarantee stock outperformance. We examine three companies—PVH, Scorpio Tankers, and Amneal Pharmaceuticals—where strong cash flows are overshadowed by strategic challenges, raising red flags for discerning investors.
The UK pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca begins trading ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange today, a significant upgrade from its previous Nasdaq ADR listing. This move underscores the company's strategic rebalancing towards the United States, its largest market, and raises questions about the long-term relevance of its London listing.
Terns Pharmaceuticals has restructured a key licensing deal with China's Hansoh, gaining exclusive worldwide rights for its TERN-701 oncology drug outside Greater China. The strategic move, coupled with a recent analyst price target surge, signals the company's aggressive push into international markets.
Takeda Pharmaceutical raises its FY2025 revenue and profit guidance following resilient nine-month results and announces U.S. availability of a new ready-to-use immunoglobulin therapy for primary immunodeficiency, fueling discussions on its growth strategy amid high debt and margin pressures.
Takeda Pharmaceutical's (TSE:4502) recent share price rally has ignited a debate among investors. With the stock closing at ¥5,242, analysts are divided on its true worth, presenting a complex picture of fair value signals and future growth prospects.
As Merck prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching to see if the pharmaceutical leader can maintain its track record of exceeding expectations amid a slowing growth outlook.
As Pfizer prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing the company's strategic pivot beyond its COVID-19 portfolio against a backdrop of expected revenue declines. The report may set the tone for the broader pharmaceutical sector.
Investment firm Tanager Wealth Management has fully divested its position in Centessa Pharmaceuticals, capitalizing on the biotech's near-60% annual surge. The move highlights strategic portfolio rebalancing as the stock's rally potentially amplified its risk profile within a diversified fund.
