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Drug Pricing News 22 December 2025 - 2 January 2026

Pfizer stock slips before the bell as 2026 drug price hikes put PFE back in focus

Pfizer stock slips before the bell as 2026 drug price hikes put PFE back in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 09:18 ET — Premarket Pfizer Inc shares fell 0.4% to $24.90 in premarket trading on Friday after a Reuters report said the drugmaker plans to raise U.S. list prices on around 80 medicines in 2026. Reuters The pricing moves matter now because January is when drugmakers typically reset U.S. list prices, a closely watched “sticker…
Pfizer stock today: PFE slips as report flags 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

Pfizer stock today: PFE slips as report flags 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:51 ET — Market closed Pfizer Inc (PFE) shares last traded at $24.90, down 0.4% from the previous close, with U.S. markets closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. Reuters reported Pfizer is leading a new round of U.S. list-price increases for 2026, planning hikes on around 80 drugs and vaccines — including…
Eli Lilly stock ends 2025 lower as 2026 drug-price shifts and GLP-1 pill race come into focus

Eli Lilly stock ends 2025 lower as 2026 drug-price shifts and GLP-1 pill race come into focus

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 10:21 ET — Market closed Eli Lilly shares slipped 0.5% in Wednesday’s final session of 2025, closing at $1,074.68, before U.S. markets shut for the New Year’s Day holiday. StockAnalysis Why it matters now: drugmakers typically reset U.S. list prices at the start of the year, and new data have put the industry’s pricing playbook…
Pfizer stock in focus on New Year’s Day after report of 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

Pfizer stock in focus on New Year’s Day after report of 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 06:48 ET — Market closed Pfizer Inc shares were last indicated slightly lower after hours on Wednesday after a report said the drugmaker plans to raise U.S. list prices on about 80 medicines in 2026. U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. (Reuters) Why it matters now: January is…
Pfizer stock dips after-hours as 2026 drug price hike list puts PFE in the spotlight

Pfizer stock dips after-hours as 2026 drug price hike list puts PFE in the spotlight

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 18:50 ET — After-hours Pfizer Inc. shares fell about 0.4% to $24.90 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, after a report said the drugmaker is leading a wave of U.S. list-price increases set for 2026. The data, compiled by healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors, showed drugmakers plan hikes on at least 350 branded medicines, with…
Pfizer stock today: PFE slips after report on 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

Pfizer stock today: PFE slips after report on 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:53 ET — Regular session Pfizer shares were down 0.1% at $24.96 in afternoon trade on Wednesday after a Reuters report said the drugmaker plans U.S. list-price hikes on about 80 medicines in 2026. Reuters The planned increases, set to start Jan. 1, land at a sensitive moment for drug pricing as the Trump administration…
Pfizer stock flat before the bell as report flags 2026 U.S. drug price hikes, including 15% Comirnaty rise

Pfizer stock flat before the bell as report flags 2026 U.S. drug price hikes, including 15% Comirnaty rise

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 08:51 ET — Premarket Pfizer Inc shares were little changed in premarket trading on Wednesday after a report showed the drugmaker is leading a new round of U.S. list-price increases for 2026. The stock was down about 0.02% at $24.99, after closing Tuesday at roughly $25.00. The issue matters now because drug pricing has returned…
Novo Nordisk halves Wegovy prices in parts of China as copycat competition looms

Novo Nordisk halves Wegovy prices in parts of China as copycat competition looms

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 22:14 ET Novo Nordisk said it is lowering prices of its top-selling obesity drug Wegovy in China, after local outlet Yicai reported that list prices for the two highest doses were cut by 48% in the southwestern provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan. The new monthly list prices were 987 yuan ($141) and 1,284 yuan, Yicai…
Merck (MRK) Stock Update: FDA Fast-Track Vouchers, TrumpRx Pricing Deal, and Analyst Targets as Wall Street Heads Into New Year Week

Merck (MRK) Stock Update: FDA Fast-Track Vouchers, TrumpRx Pricing Deal, and Analyst Targets as Wall Street Heads Into New Year Week

As of 10:40 p.m. ET in New York on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, U.S. markets have wrapped up the post-Christmas session and are heading into a weekend — leaving investors to digest a fresh cluster of headline catalysts around Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) before the next opening bell. Merck shares finished the regular session around $106.78, after trading…
Merck & Co. (MRK) Enters 2026 in the Spotlight: BMO Upgrade to $130, FDA Fast-Track Vouchers and TrumpRx Pricing Deal Reframe the Post-Keytruda Story

Merck & Co. (MRK) Enters 2026 in the Spotlight: BMO Upgrade to $130, FDA Fast-Track Vouchers and TrumpRx Pricing Deal Reframe the Post-Keytruda Story

December 25, 2025 — Even with U.S. markets closed for Christmas Day, Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) is ending 2025 as one of the most-watched large-cap pharma names on Wall Street. The stock closed at $106.45 on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and commentary published today points to a six-day winning streak that has pushed investors back into “what’s next” mode:…
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock News Today: Supreme Court Bid, Drug-Pricing Deals, Dividend Boost, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) Stock News Today: Supreme Court Bid, Drug-Pricing Deals, Dividend Boost, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) stock is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as investors weigh a fast-moving U.S. drug-pricing landscape, fresh legal headlines tied to Medicare negotiations, and new analyst commentary on competitive pressure in a key growth product category. At the same time, Bristol Myers is heading into 2026 with a higher dividend, a defined…
AbbVie Stock (ABBV) Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025: Drug-Pricing Talks, Dividend Signals, and the Next Catalysts

AbbVie Stock (ABBV) Before the Market Opens on Dec. 22, 2025: Drug-Pricing Talks, Dividend Signals, and the Next Catalysts

AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) heads into the Monday, December 22, 2025 U.S. market open with a familiar bull case—Skyrizi and Rinvoq continuing to replace lost Humira revenue—and a less familiar overhang: Washington’s accelerating push to reframe U.S. drug pricing through “most‑favored‑nation” style commitments and new direct-to-consumer programs. Below is what investors and traders should keep on their radar before the…

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  • Stock Market Tumbles as Investors React to Trump's Greenland Comments
    January 20, 2026, 10:09 AM EST. Stocks fell sharply as investors digested U.S. President Donald Trump's sudden threat to reconsider plans to buy Greenland. The remarks heightened geopolitical uncertainty and sent jitters through markets sensitive to potential disruptions in trade and investment. Trump's comments reflect broader concerns about U.S. foreign policy moves affecting global economic ties. Market participants are weighing the impact on sectors exposed to heightened diplomatic tensions. This sharp market reaction signals that investors are now factoring in geopolitical risks from government actions more heavily, as uncertainty over future decisions persists.
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