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Amgen stock jumps on UBS buy call as Dark Blue deal sharpens focus on pipeline

Amgen stock jumps on UBS buy call as Dark Blue deal sharpens focus on pipeline

Amgen shares rose 3.5% to $341.64 after UBS initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $380 target. The move follows FDA approval of Amneal’s biosimilar rivals to Amgen’s Prolia and Xgeva, which generated $5.3 billion in U.S. sales last year. Amgen also announced an $840 million deal to acquire Dark Blue Therapeutics, adding an early-stage leukemia drug. CEO Robert Bradway will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12.
Amgen Stock After Hours (AMGN) on Dec. 22, 2025: FDA Clears New Prolia/Xgeva Biosimilars, Fitch Upgrades Credit — What to Know Before the Dec. 23 Open

Amgen Stock After Hours (AMGN) on Dec. 22, 2025: FDA Clears New Prolia/Xgeva Biosimilars, Fitch Upgrades Credit — What to Know Before the Dec. 23 Open

The FDA approved new denosumab biosimilars referencing Amgen’s Prolia and XGEVA after markets closed Monday. Amgen shares ended the day up 1.2% at $331.39. Fitch upgraded Amgen’s credit rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook. Post-market trading showed little immediate reaction.

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  • Bluesky raises $100M Series B amid CEO transition and rapid user growth
    March 19, 2026, 4:59 PM EDT. Bluesky, a social network built on the decentralized AT Protocol, announced a $100 million Series B funding round led by Bain Capital Crypto. The round, closed in April 2025 but disclosed recently, follows previous Series A and seed rounds. The funding comes as CEO Jay Graber steps down to become chief innovation officer, aiming to bring in leadership focused on commercial growth. Bluesky's user base has surged from 13 million to over 43 million globally, with its interoperable app ecosystem expanding. Despite crypto-focused investors, Bluesky has not integrated cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology directly, though its decentralized design attracts crypto interest. The new capital will help scale the team and enhance Bluesky's app and developer ecosystem, now comprising about 20 billion public data records and over 1,000 apps built on AT Protocol.
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