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Biotechnology 31 December 2025 - 6 January 2026

Cyclerion Therapeutics stock jumps in premarket after Medsteer deal — what CYCN investors watch next

Cyclerion Therapeutics stock jumps in premarket after Medsteer deal — what CYCN investors watch next

Cyclerion Therapeutics shares surged 46% to $2.01 premarket Tuesday after announcing an expanded exclusive collaboration with Medsteer for its CYC-126 depression program. The company aims to start a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study in late 2026, with initial data expected in 2027. Cyclerion flagged “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as a going concern and said it needs more funding.
Thermo Fisher Scientific stock jumps as Evercore lifts target, with earnings in focus

Thermo Fisher Scientific stock jumps as Evercore lifts target, with earnings in focus

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares climbed 2.4% to $606.63 after Evercore ISI raised its price target to $650 and reaffirmed an “outperform” rating. The stock traded between $590 and $608.29 on volume of 1.6 million shares. Peers Danaher, Agilent, and Illumina also advanced. Investors await Thermo Fisher’s fourth-quarter results on Jan. 29 and updates on its planned $9.4 billion Clario acquisition.
INBS stock drops today as Intelligent Bio Solutions’ $10M private placement puts dilution in focus

INBS stock drops today as Intelligent Bio Solutions’ $10M private placement puts dilution in focus

Intelligent Bio Solutions shares fell 12.1% to $8.38 in late morning trading after announcing a $10 million private placement with two tranches of warrants. The deal, priced at $4.35 per share and warrant, follows a manufacturing partnership with Syrma Johari MedTech aimed at cutting costs and boosting margins ahead of a planned 2026 U.S. launch.
Cytokinetics (CYTK) stock closes up 3.5% into year-end as Myqorzo launch nears, insider sale disclosed

Cytokinetics (CYTK) stock closes up 3.5% into year-end as Myqorzo launch nears, insider sale disclosed

Cytokinetics shares closed up 3.5% at $63.54, ahead of the planned U.S. launch of Myqorzo for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. EVP Andrew Callos sold 1,809 shares at $62.44 under a preset trading plan, retaining 51,353 shares. Investors await U.S. pricing, early prescription data, and a late February earnings update. Myqorzo carries a boxed warning and REMS safety requirements.
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CRISPR Therapeutics stock (CRSP) slips into 2026 as New Year’s Day shuts Wall Street — what investors watch next

CRISPR Therapeutics stock (CRSP) slips into 2026 as New Year’s Day shuts Wall Street — what investors watch next

CRISPR Therapeutics shares closed down 1.4% at $52.44 on Dec. 31, the final trading day of 2025. U.S. markets were shut Jan. 1 for New Year’s. Investors are watching for early-2026 updates on Casgevy’s rollout and the next earnings schedule as trading resumes Jan. 2. Biotech ETFs were little changed in light year-end trading.
Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM) stock jumps after FDA sets April 30 decision for Alzheimer’s agitation drug

Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM) stock jumps after FDA sets April 30 decision for Alzheimer’s agitation drug

Axsome Therapeutics shares surged 23% to $182.64 after the FDA accepted its supplemental application for AXS-05 in Alzheimer’s agitation and granted priority review. The stock traded on heavy volume, swinging between $148.79 and $184.40. Axsome also said its AXS-12 narcolepsy drug remains on track for a January 2026 filing. Markets will reopen Friday after the New Year’s Day holiday.
Cytokinetics (CYTK) stock ends 2025 higher as Myqorzo launch nears — what’s next

Cytokinetics (CYTK) stock ends 2025 higher as Myqorzo launch nears — what’s next

Cytokinetics shares closed 2025 up 3.5% at $63.54 after FDA cleared Myqorzo for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The drug, set to launch in January under a REMS program and boxed warning, will compete with Bristol Myers Squibb’s Camzyos. Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Callos sold 1,809 shares at $62.44 each on Dec. 29 under a pre-arranged plan. U.S. markets reopen Friday after the New Year’s holiday.
Axsome stock jumps 23% after FDA sets April 30 deadline for Alzheimer’s agitation review

Axsome stock jumps 23% after FDA sets April 30 deadline for Alzheimer’s agitation review

Axsome Therapeutics shares surged 22.9% to $182.64 after the FDA granted priority review to its application for AXS-05 in treating agitation in Alzheimer’s disease, setting an April 30 decision date. The company also plans to file for approval of AXS-12 for cataplexy in narcolepsy this month, following supportive FDA meeting minutes. Trading volume reached 3.1 million shares.
INBS stock whipsaws after Intelligent Bio Solutions lines up $10 million funding

INBS stock whipsaws after Intelligent Bio Solutions lines up $10 million funding

Intelligent Bio Solutions shares jumped 132% to $9.53 before dropping 14% after-hours as the company announced a $10 million private placement and a new manufacturing deal with Syrma Johari MedTech. The placement, priced at $4.35 per share and warrants, is set well below the closing price. Volume hit 108 million shares. The company recently enacted a 1-for-10 reverse split after a Nasdaq minimum bid warning.
BillionToOne (BLLN) stock slides 4% in thin year-end trade as investors look to January catalysts

BillionToOne (BLLN) stock slides 4% in thin year-end trade as investors look to January catalysts

BillionToOne shares fell 4% to $81.61 in thin trading on the last day of 2025, underperforming diagnostics peers. The company last reported third-quarter revenue of $83.5 million, up 117% year over year, and forecast full-year revenue of $293 million to $299 million. No new company disclosures appeared Wednesday. Management is set to present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12.
Cytokinetics stock jumps today as CYTK traders focus on Myqorzo launch and insider filing

Cytokinetics stock jumps today as CYTK traders focus on Myqorzo launch and insider filing

Cytokinetics shares climbed 3.7% to $63.63 Wednesday, bucking a weaker market as investors awaited Myqorzo’s U.S. launch in January. A Form 4 showed Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Callos sold 1,809 shares at $62.44 on Dec. 29 under a pre-set plan. The drug, approved this month, will be distributed with a REMS safety program. Investors are watching for pricing details and initial uptake.
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  • Nifty 50 Index Faces Pressure Amid Rising Indian Bond Yields and Rupee Decline
    May 19, 2026, 12:21 AM EDT. The Nifty 50 Index fell to ₹23,650, down 10% from this year's peak, amid economic concerns stemming from the US-Iran war and India's reliance on Gulf oil. Inflation rose to 3.48% in April, the fastest in over a year, raising expectations of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interest rate hikes. Indian bond yields surged, with 10-year yields climbing to 7.13%, the highest since May 2024, raising borrowing costs for companies. Concurrently, the Indian rupee weakened significantly, with USD/INR reaching a record 96.35, reducing foreign investor attractiveness. Technical analysis shows a bearish double-top pattern on the Nifty 50, suggesting potential further declines toward ₹23,000 support.

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