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Why ImmunityBio stock is surging today: ANKTIVA sales jump and a key bladder-cancer trial nears the finish line

Why ImmunityBio stock is surging today: ANKTIVA sales jump and a key bladder-cancer trial nears the finish line

ImmunityBio shares jumped 16.5% to $4.60 Friday after the company reported $113 million in preliminary 2025 net product revenue from ANKTIVA and disclosed accelerated approvals in Saudi Arabia for lung and bladder cancer uses. Trading volume topped 56 million shares. Enrollment in the company’s pivotal bladder-cancer trial surpassed 85%, with FDA filing planned by late 2026.
Terns Pharmaceuticals stock jumps 10% as JPM conference puts TERN-701 back on the map

Terns Pharmaceuticals stock jumps 10% as JPM conference puts TERN-701 back on the map

Terns Pharmaceuticals shares rose 10.4% to $38.03 by midday Wednesday after the company announced 2026 targets for its chronic myeloid leukemia drug at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. The company plans a pivotal dose selection and an FDA meeting by mid-2026, following early trial data showing a 75% major molecular response at 24 weeks. Investors are watching for longer-term results and regulatory milestones.
KNSA stock slides 6% after Kiniksa maps out $900–$920 million ARCALYST outlook — what’s next

KNSA stock slides 6% after Kiniksa maps out $900–$920 million ARCALYST outlook — what’s next

Kiniksa shares fell 6.1% to $38.61 Tuesday after the company projected 2026 ARCALYST revenue of $900–$920 million, below the prior year’s growth rate. The drop followed an intraday low of $38.27. Wedbush raised its price target to $50, citing increased prescriber numbers and longer therapy use. Kiniksa reported $677.5 million in 2025 ARCALYST revenue and ended the year with $414.1 million in cash.
Structure Therapeutics stock jumps 14% as Roche-Genentech patent deal back in focus

Structure Therapeutics stock jumps 14% as Roche-Genentech patent deal back in focus

Structure Therapeutics shares surged about 14% midday Tuesday after a recent SEC filing revealed a $100 million upfront patent license deal with Roche’s Genentech for an oral GLP-1 drug. The stock rose to $79.24, up $9.88 from Monday’s close, as investors re-evaluated obesity-drug makers during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
Moderna stock jumps 12% after $1.9 billion 2025 sales view — what investors watch next

Moderna stock jumps 12% after $1.9 billion 2025 sales view — what investors watch next

Moderna shares jumped 11.7% to $37.81 after the company raised its 2025 sales outlook to about $1.9 billion and cut its operating expense forecast by $200 million. The company reiterated its 2026 growth target and said it does not expect flu or COVID-flu shots to be approved for the 2026 season. Investors await Feb. 13 results and early-2026 cancer vaccine data with Merck.
13 January 2026
ImmunityBio stock pops on ANKTIVA lung cancer data; what IBRX investors watch next

ImmunityBio stock pops on ANKTIVA lung cancer data; what IBRX investors watch next

ImmunityBio shares rose 6.4% to $2.76 Tuesday after reporting new lung cancer trial data for its drug ANKTIVA. The company said ANKTIVA combined with checkpoint inhibitors restored immune-cell levels in two studies, with one showing longer median survival for patients with higher lymphocyte counts. A Phase 3 trial comparing ANKTIVA to docetaxel is ongoing. Fuller results are pending peer review.
Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slips after-hours after Nvidia lab-automation tie-up, exec shake-up

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slips after-hours after Nvidia lab-automation tie-up, exec shake-up

Thermo Fisher shares fell about 0.5% after hours Monday following news of a partnership with Nvidia on AI-driven lab automation and executive departures. COO Michel Lagarde and EVP Frederick Lowery will leave in early 2026, with Marc Casper set to become chairman and CEO. Lowery will join Henry Schein as CEO in March 2026. Thermo Fisher closed regular trading at $615.45, down 0.6%.
Caris Life Sciences (CAI) stock drops on preliminary 2025 results, Everlywell cancer-screening deal

Caris Life Sciences (CAI) stock drops on preliminary 2025 results, Everlywell cancer-screening deal

Caris Life Sciences shares fell 8.5% to $26.08 in afternoon trading after the company reported preliminary 2025 revenue near $800 million, up 94%, but warned of significant prior-period adjustments. The company also announced a partnership with Everlywell to develop a blood-based early cancer detection test, with more details expected at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference later Monday.
GeneDx (WGS) stock dives on 2026 guidance despite strong 2025 prelims — what to watch next

GeneDx (WGS) stock dives on 2026 guidance despite strong 2025 prelims — what to watch next

GeneDx shares fell about 14% to $115.75 Monday after releasing preliminary 2025 results and 2026 revenue guidance above analyst estimates. The company projected 2026 revenue of $540–$555 million and positive adjusted net income. Investors are awaiting CEO remarks at the Jan. 14 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and the Feb. 23 earnings report for further details. The latest figures remain unaudited and subject to revision.
12 January 2026
Nuvation Bio stock slides nearly 18% as Eisai deal, early IBTROZI sales hit screens

Nuvation Bio stock slides nearly 18% as Eisai deal, early IBTROZI sales hit screens

Nuvation Bio shares fell 17.7% to $6.62 Monday after announcing a licensing deal with Eisai and releasing initial sales data for its lung-cancer drug. Eisai will pay €50 million upfront for rights outside the U.S., China, and Japan, with further milestone payments possible. Fourth-quarter Ibtrozi sales met estimates, but investors appeared cautious on future prescription growth.
Why Johnson & Johnson stock is up today: new Rybrevant data and earnings ahead

Why Johnson & Johnson stock is up today: new Rybrevant data and earnings ahead

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 2.3% to $209.03 after new data showed its drug Rybrevant, combined with chemotherapy, produced a 51% response rate in metastatic colorectal cancer. The results, from the OrigAMI-1 trial, included a 73% response rate in first-line patients. The company’s fourth-quarter earnings report is due Jan. 21. J&J recently struck a deal with the Trump administration to lower U.S. drug prices.
Twist Bioscience stock jumps on early revenue beat as TWST investors eye JPM talk and Feb. 2 results

Twist Bioscience stock jumps on early revenue beat as TWST investors eye JPM talk and Feb. 2 results

Twist Bioscience shares rose nearly 8% Monday after preliminary fiscal Q1 revenue reached about $103.7 million, beating company forecasts. DNA Synthesis and Protein Solutions sales climbed 27% to $51.1 million, while NGS Applications revenue hit $52.6 million. CEO Emily Leproust cited strong demand in both segments. Full audited results are due Feb. 2.
Moderna stock slides as $1.9 billion sales view fails to calm investors (MRNA)

Moderna stock slides as $1.9 billion sales view fails to calm investors (MRNA)

Moderna shares fell 4% to $32.92 Monday after the company raised its 2025 revenue forecast to $1.9 billion and projected operating expenses of up to $5.2 billion. CFO Jamey Mock said U.S. retail vaccination rates dropped 26% in 2025. The company expects about $8.1 billion in year-end cash, including $600 million from a new loan. Investors remain cautious as pandemic demand fades and late-stage vaccine trial results approach.
CG Oncology stock (CGON) jumps 29% on faster Phase 3 timeline — what to watch next week

CG Oncology stock (CGON) jumps 29% on faster Phase 3 timeline — what to watch next week

CG Oncology shares surged 29.3% to $54.20 after the company moved up its Phase 3 PIVOT-006 trial timeline, now expecting topline results in early 2026. Trading volume reached 7 million shares. Analysts raised price targets following the update and ahead of the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. The trial enrolls over 360 bladder cancer patients and measures recurrence-free survival.
CRISPR Therapeutics stock (CRSP) drops into JPM week — what to watch next

CRISPR Therapeutics stock (CRSP) drops into JPM week — what to watch next

CRISPR Therapeutics shares fell 4.5% to $53.84 Friday ahead of its Monday presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Investors are focused on updates for Casgevy’s commercial rollout, patient starts, and payer coverage. The therapy, approved for sickle cell disease, is co-developed with Vertex, which records product revenue. Traders await signals on 2026 projections and revenue ramp-up.
Regencell Bioscience (RGC) stock swings 45% then closes up 10.6% — what to watch Monday

Regencell Bioscience (RGC) stock swings 45% then closes up 10.6% — what to watch Monday

Regencell Bioscience shares closed Friday up 10.6% at $45.79 after swinging between $35.13 and $50.92 on heavy volume. The company disclosed a DOJ subpoena and warned of possible legal penalties and funding risks in its Oct. 31 annual report. Its auditor expressed “substantial doubt” about Regencell’s ability to continue as a going concern. No new corporate updates have been posted since the annual filing.
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  • 3 TSX Stocks Positioned for Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates
    May 18, 2026, 11:23 PM EDT. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM), Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF), and Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (TSX:AD.UN) stand to benefit from the Bank of Canada's higher-for-longer interest rate environment. CIBC, Canada's fifth-largest bank, saw a 24.25% gain year-to-date and posted a 43% rise in net income in Q1 fiscal 2026, supported by increased lending spreads. Sun Life Financial benefits from higher yields on fixed-income assets funded by premiums and has raised dividends for five consecutive years, boasting a 3.72% yield. Alaris Equity Partners provides non-control permanent equity capital mainly to profitable private mid-market companies, leveraging inflation-linked revenues. With the Bank of Canada's benchmark rate currently at 2.25% and risks of further hikes, these firms' business models and dividend reliability position them well amid economic uncertainties.

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