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Global Biotech & Health Roundup: Breakthrough Drugs, Big Deals & Policy Shifts (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Global Biotech & Health Roundup: Breakthrough Drugs, Big Deals & Policy Shifts (Aug 21–22, 2025)

The FDA approved Ionis’s Dawnzera for hereditary angioedema and Precigen’s Papzimeos for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, marking a first for viral immunotherapy. Gilead’s Kite Pharma will acquire Interius BioTherapeutics for $350 million. Johnson & Johnson announced a $2 billion biomanufacturing facility in North Carolina. Apollo Hospitals’ managing director sold a $170 million stake in a major block trade.

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  • NSE, BSE to Close on April 14 for Ambedkar Jayanti Amid Market Volatility
    April 13, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT. Indian stock exchanges, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will be closed on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for Dr Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti. Trading in major segments such as Equity and Currency Derivatives will be suspended all day. The Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipts segments will pause trading during the morning session only. April has only two market holidays, with this being the last before May closures. The announcement comes as Indian markets grapple with sharp losses, triggered by rising Brent crude prices and geopolitical tensions following stalled US-Iran talks and a planned US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Experts advise caution amid this heightened uncertainty in global trade and energy supplies.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 13.04.2026

13 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 13, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT Stock Market Volatility: Focus on Long-Term Opportunities Amid Uncertainty April 13, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT. **Volatility** dominates the stock market amid geopolitical tensions and inflation worries. The risk of a U.S. recession has surged, leading some investors to consider selling off stocks in favor of cash. However, long-term investors should resist this impulse. Historically, market corrections happen every one to two years, and bear markets every three to five years. Despite recent downturns, corporate earnings remain largely resilient with over 84% of S&P 500 companies
Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
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