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Pfizer's $23 Billion Oncology Bet: CEO Albert Bourla's Post-Pandemic Quest to 'Save the World from Cancer'

After the COVID-19 windfall subsided, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla is steering the pharmaceutical giant into a high-stakes, $23 billion pivot to cancer research. Facing a looming patent cliff and plummeting vaccine revenue, Bourla is betting on scientific innovation to secure the company's future—and redefine cancer treatment.

Jan 30, 2026

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Personalis' NeXT Personal Test: A Potential Game-Changer in Early Cancer Recurrence Detection

Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSNL) is attracting investor attention with its ultra-sensitive NeXT Personal blood test, capable of detecting cancer recurrence far earlier than standard methods. With a key distribution deal and anticipated Medicare reimbursement, the company could be on the cusp of a significant inflection point.

Feb 3, 2026

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Relay Therapeutics Gains Analyst Backing as Pipeline Shows Promise in Competitive Cancer Drug Landscape

Oppenheimer upgrades Relay Therapeutics (RLAY) to Outperform, citing the strength of its mutant-selective inhibitor pipeline and upcoming catalysts in the breast cancer treatment arena.

Feb 2, 2026

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Abbott's $21B Exact Sciences Acquisition Pivots Focus to Cancer Diagnostics as Nutrition Unit Overhauled

Abbott Laboratories moves to acquire cancer-testing leader Exact Sciences in a landmark deal, signaling a strategic shift toward high-growth diagnostics while simultaneously restructuring its challenged Nutrition business.

Feb 2, 2026

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Grail Seeks FDA Green Light for Pioneering Multi-Cancer Blood Test, Paving Way for Broader Insurance Coverage

The biotech company Grail has formally submitted its Galleri test for FDA premarket approval, a critical step that could unlock widespread insurance reimbursement and integrate the multi-cancer screening tool into mainstream preventive care.

Feb 2, 2026

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CytomX Therapeutics Gains Analyst Favor Ahead of Key Colorectal Cancer Data Release

Piper Sandler and Barclays have raised price targets for CytomX Therapeutics (CTMX), citing promising early-phase data for its experimental colorectal cancer therapy. Updated results from a larger patient cohort are expected this quarter.

Feb 2, 2026

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Exelixis Submits Zanzalintinib to FDA, Bolstering Oncology Pipeline with Key Colorectal Cancer Candidate

Exelixis has filed its next-generation therapy zanzalintinib with U.S. regulators for metastatic colorectal cancer, marking a significant step in its clinical development and potentially enhancing its competitive position in the targeted oncology space.

Feb 2, 2026

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Reed Jobs Launches $200M+ Venture Fund Aiming to Turn Cancer into a Manageable Condition

Reed Jobs, son of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has secured over $200 million for Yosemite, a venture fund dedicated to pioneering cancer treatments. Backed by major institutions, the fund seeks to transform cancer from a fatal diagnosis to a chronic, manageable disease within a generation.

Jan 30, 2026

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LifeSci Capital Boosts Price Target on Olema Pharmaceuticals, Citing Promising Breast Cancer Drug Pipeline

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.

Jan 30, 2026

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Beyond GLP-1: Eli Lilly Diversifies Pipeline with Autoimmune, Gene Editing Deals and Cancer Therapy Win

Eli Lilly bolsters its long-term growth strategy through two new R&D partnerships and a key regulatory milestone for an ovarian cancer drug, signaling a strategic push beyond its blockbuster diabetes and obesity treatments.

Jan 30, 2026

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J&J Strengthens Oncology Hand with Key Drug Approvals, Bolstering Investor Confidence

Johnson & Johnson's oncology portfolio gains momentum with new clinical data for prostate cancer drug Erleada and a broader FDA label for multiple myeloma therapy Darzalex Faspro, reinforcing its competitive stance in key cancer markets.

Feb 3, 2026

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Perspective Therapeutics Surges on Promising Cancer Trial Data, But Valuation Gap Raises Questions

Shares of Perspective Therapeutics (CATX) have rallied sharply following encouraging interim results from its lead cancer therapy trial and a strategic business update. While the data fuels optimism, a deep dive into the numbers reveals a stark disconnect between its current market price and analyst targets, highlighting both opportunity and significant risk.

Feb 2, 2026

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Nurix Therapeutics Emerges as a Quiet Force in Cancer Treatment, Backed by Promising Data and Pharma Deals

Nurix Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharma company, is gaining attention for its novel protein degradation platform. With strong early data for its lead drug, key regulatory designations, and strategic partnerships with industry giants, the company is positioning itself to address unmet needs in multi-billion dollar oncology markets.

Feb 3, 2026

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BioNTech Shares Slip as Analyst Downgrade Cools Cancer Vaccine Hype

BioNTech's stock faces pressure following a Leerink Partners downgrade, which tempered near-term optimism around its oncology pipeline after a recent rally. The move highlights investor reassessment of catalysts amid mixed long-term performance.

Feb 2, 2026

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FDA Greenlights Spectrum Dynamics' AI-Powered Imaging Platform, Boosting Nuclear Medicine Precision

The FDA clearance of Spectrum Dynamics' Veritas.AI platform marks a significant step forward for nuclear imaging, promising to cut scan times in half and enhance image clarity for critical applications like cancer theranostics.

Jan 30, 2026

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C4 Therapeutics: Can Its Protein-Degrading Tech Ignite a Biotech Rally?

Amid a challenging market for biotech, C4 Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CCCC) is drawing investor attention with its targeted protein degradation platform. Backed by industry giants and focused on niche cancers, the clinical-stage company presents a high-risk, high-reward proposition. We examine the bull case and the road ahead.

Feb 3, 2026

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Gilead Sciences Bets on Precision Oncology to Power Next Growth Phase

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.

Feb 3, 2026

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Merck Bets on Precision Oncology with Strategic Eikon Investment and Guardant Health Alliance

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.

Feb 2, 2026

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Molecular Partners' DLL3-Targeting Radiotherapeutic Shows Promising Imaging Data, U.S. Trial Set to Begin

New clinical imaging data for Molecular Partners' experimental radiotherapeutic MP0712, targeting the DLL3 protein in cancers like small cell lung cancer, show favorable tumor targeting and healthy organ clearance. The company confirms its U.S. Phase I/II trial is now open for patient screening.

Feb 2, 2026

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Abbott Labs: A Dividend King on Sale? Why Long-Term Investors Are Eyeing the Dip

Despite a post-earnings slump and near 52-week lows, Abbott Laboratories' resilient medical device unit, strategic expansion in diabetes care, and a landmark acquisition in cancer diagnostics paint a promising long-term picture for this Dividend Aristocrat.

Feb 2, 2026