Shares of Corcept Therapeutics plunged 16% after a corrected FDA letter disclosed the agency had repeatedly cautioned the company against filing its application for a Cushing's syndrome drug, which was later rejected over efficacy and safety concerns.
Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) finds itself at a crossroads, with its stock down over 30% in the past year. Conflicting signals from valuation models paint a complex picture: is the biotech firm dramatically overvalued on traditional metrics, or deeply undervalued based on future cash flows?
Vera Therapeutics (VERA) is drawing bullish attention from Wall Street, with multiple analysts significantly raising price targets following a key competitor's FDA approval and revised revenue forecasts for its lead drug candidate.
Clinical-stage biopharma Mineralys Therapeutics has filed its New Drug Application for lorundrostat, a potential treatment for resistant hypertension, following positive results from multiple trials. The move positions the company for a potential 2026 market entry and has drawn upgraded price targets from analysts.
Following the FDA's decision to remove the clinical hold on Intellia's Nex-Z hATTR-PN trial, analysts at Baird and H.C. Wainwright have significantly raised their price targets for the CRISPR gene-editing pioneer, citing reduced regulatory risk and a clearer path forward.
New late-breaking data for Nektar Therapeutics' lead drug candidate, rezpegaldesleukin, suggests systemic anti-inflammatory benefits in patients with comorbid asthma, potentially expanding its market reach and strengthening the investment case for the biopharma firm.
Facing the looming patent expiration of key drugs Revlimid and Eliquis, Bristol-Myers Squibb is making a strategic pivot, acquiring Orbital Therapeutics for $1.5 billion to pioneer in vivo RNA therapies. This high-stakes move aims to redefine the company's growth in oncology and autoimmune diseases.
AbbVie's $2.1 billion acquisition of Capstan Therapeutics signals a strategic pivot towards next-generation immunology treatments. The move aims to secure future revenue streams as the company navigates the post-Humira era, with analysts highlighting the transformative potential of its in vivo CAR-T platform.
Merck & Co. is laying the groundwork for its future in oncology beyond Keytruda, announcing a strategic investment in biotech Eikon Therapeutics and a major collaboration with diagnostic leader Guardant Health. The moves signal a targeted, partnership-driven strategy to bolster its pipeline and diagnostics capabilities in the competitive cancer therapy market.
The FDA has issued a complete response letter for Aquestive Therapeutics' sublingual epinephrine film Anaphylm, citing concerns over packaging and user instructions. The company aims to address the issues and resubmit its application by the third quarter of this year.
Goldman Sachs has downgraded MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (MLTX) to Sell, highlighting the failed VELA-2 trial endpoint and persistent approval risks for its key drug, sonelokimab, despite a competing firm's more bullish outlook.
Jefferies has downgraded Amicus Therapeutics to 'Buy' from 'Hold' and trimmed its price target to $14.50, aligning it with BioMarin's pending $4.8 billion acquisition offer. The move reflects analyst skepticism about competing bids emerging for the rare disease biotech firm.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a complete response letter for Aquestive Therapeutics' oral film drug designed to treat severe allergic reactions, the company announced Monday, delaying a potential new option for millions at risk.
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Merck & Co. shifts its cancer drug development playbook, opting for targeted collaborations with Guardant Health and Eikon Therapeutics after walking away from a major acquisition. Analysts debate whether the stock's current price fully reflects its long-term pipeline potential.
GSK makes a dual strategic move, acquiring RAPT Therapeutics for its food allergy portfolio and securing broader European approval for its RSV vaccine Arexvy, reinforcing its focus on immunology and respiratory health.
Once a high-flying AI discovery platform, AbCellera Biologics is navigating a critical transition to a clinical-stage biotech. With a fortified balance sheet and key Phase 1 readouts on the horizon, some investors see a compelling, albeit risky, turnaround story taking shape.
Gilead Sciences, the biopharma giant known for its HIV treatments, is strategically pivoting to become a major player in cancer therapy. Through targeted licensing and a focus on precision oncology, the company aims to build a multi-billion dollar revenue stream by the end of the decade, reducing its reliance on mature franchises.
AbbVie's stock presents a complex picture for investors, with recent mixed performance contrasting sharply with its robust multi-year returns. As shares trade below consensus targets, the market weighs near-term headwinds against the pharmaceutical giant's proven track record and pipeline potential.
Synthetic biology leader Twist Bioscience reported strong Q1 FY2026 results, with revenue climbing 17% year-over-year to $103.7 million. Management highlighted accelerating demand from AI-powered drug discovery and reiterated its path to adjusted EBITDA breakeven by Q4 FY2026.
