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Pharmaceutical Industry 9 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Gilead stock jumps again as Trodelvy-Keytruda breast cancer data lands in NEJM

Gilead stock jumps again as Trodelvy-Keytruda breast cancer data lands in NEJM

Gilead Sciences shares rose 3.65% to $135.93 after Phase 3 trial results showed Trodelvy plus Keytruda cut the risk of breast cancer progression or death by 35% versus Keytruda and chemotherapy. The company has submitted regulatory filings in the U.S. and Europe. CEO Daniel O’Day plans to sell up to $15.6 million in shares. Investors await Gilead’s earnings report on Feb. 10.
Eli Lilly stock rises after hours as fresh GLP-1 stop data revives a big question ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly stock rises after hours as fresh GLP-1 stop data revives a big question ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.8% after hours Thursday to $1,087.38. A Reuters report cited nference data showing 36% of patients who stopped Lilly’s weight-loss drug tirzepatide kept weight off after six months, while 28% regained weight. Lilly director Juan R. Luciano acquired 15.286 shares via a deferral plan, per SEC filing. The company reports Q4 earnings February 4.
Johnson & Johnson stock price today: JNJ ends higher, but talc case stays in focus after earnings

Johnson & Johnson stock price today: JNJ ends higher, but talc case stays in focus after earnings

Johnson & Johnson closed up 0.3% at $218.49 Thursday after reporting Q4 revenue of $24.56 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.46 per share. The company projected 2026 sales above estimates but faces ongoing pressure from U.S. drug pricing, tariffs, and talc litigation. A court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony in the New Jersey talc case. J&J plans to appeal.
Johnson & Johnson stock price swings late as JNJ guidance beats views, but talc risk grabs traders again

Johnson & Johnson stock price swings late as JNJ guidance beats views, but talc risk grabs traders again

Johnson & Johnson shares slipped 0.05% to $218.01 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company projected 2026 sales and profits above Wall Street estimates. Investors weighed the upbeat forecast against renewed legal risks as a court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony in federal talc litigation involving over 67,500 lawsuits. J&J plans to appeal the ruling.
Eli Lilly stock rises as FDA gives ‘Breakthrough’ tag to ovarian cancer drug, earnings date set

Eli Lilly stock rises as FDA gives ‘Breakthrough’ tag to ovarian cancer drug, earnings date set

Eli Lilly shares rose 3.6% to $1,078.52 Wednesday after the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to its ovarian cancer drug candidate, sofetabart mipitecan. The company will report fourth-quarter earnings on February 4. Director Juan R. Luciano disclosed acquiring about 15 shares through deferred board compensation.
Merck (MRK) stock ends higher on long-term Keytruda cancer-vaccine data; Guardant pact and earnings ahead

Merck (MRK) stock ends higher on long-term Keytruda cancer-vaccine data; Guardant pact and earnings ahead

Merck shares rose 0.6% to $109.45 Tuesday, defying a broad U.S. market selloff. Five-year data showed its personalized melanoma vaccine with Moderna cut recurrence or death risk by 49% in a Phase 2b trial. Investors await Phase 3 trial timing and Merck’s Feb. 3 earnings call for more details. The S&P 500 fell 2.06% and Nasdaq lost 2.39%.
RAPT Therapeutics stock jumps 64% as GSK agrees $2.2 billion takeover at $58 a share

RAPT Therapeutics stock jumps 64% as GSK agrees $2.2 billion takeover at $58 a share

Rapt Therapeutics shares surged 64% to $57.57 in after-hours trading after GSK agreed to acquire the company for $58 a share in cash, valuing Rapt at about $2.2 billion. The deal centers on ozureprubart, a long-acting anti-IgE antibody. GSK plans to launch a tender offer within 10 business days. Closing depends on a majority of Rapt shares being tendered and U.S. antitrust clearance.
Why ImmunityBio stock jumped nearly 40%: ANKTIVA sales surge and a fresh trial timeline

Why ImmunityBio stock jumped nearly 40%: ANKTIVA sales surge and a fresh trial timeline

ImmunityBio shares soared 40% to $5.52 Friday after the company reported preliminary 2025 net product revenue of $113 million and new approvals for ANKTIVA in Saudi Arabia. Trading volume topped 182 million shares. Enrollment in its key bladder cancer trial is over 85% complete, with FDA submission targeted by late 2026. Early data from its CAR-NK cell therapy showed complete remission in two Waldenström lymphoma patients.
Merck stock slips as FDA fast-track delays grab attention ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Merck stock slips as FDA fast-track delays grab attention ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Merck shares fell 0.2% to $110.75 Thursday after the FDA delayed decisions in its new voucher fast-track program, according to Reuters. The FDA postponed reviews of drugs from Sanofi, Disc Medicine, and Eli Lilly, citing safety concerns. Investors are watching for Merck’s Feb. 3 earnings and updates on its drug pipeline. Healthcare stocks broadly declined, with Eli Lilly down 3.6%.
Edgewise Therapeutics stock jumps about 11% on 2026 trial calendar — what’s next for EWTX

Edgewise Therapeutics stock jumps about 11% on 2026 trial calendar — what’s next for EWTX

Edgewise Therapeutics shares rose 10.6% to $27.59 by midday Wednesday after the company set timelines for key clinical trial readouts in muscle and heart diseases. Top-line data for Becker muscular dystrophy is expected in Q4 2026, with a U.S. drug application planned for early 2027. Investors are watching for Phase 2 and Phase 1 heart program results in the first half of 2026. Trading volume reached about 1 million shares.
Pfizer stock slips as CEO likens obesity drugs to Viagra; Metsera trials and Feb. 3 earnings in focus

Pfizer stock slips as CEO likens obesity drugs to Viagra; Metsera trials and Feb. 3 earnings in focus

Pfizer shares fell 0.6% to $25.12 in Tuesday afternoon trading after CEO Albert Bourla discussed plans to accelerate obesity drug trials at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Bourla said Pfizer aims to launch 10 Phase 3 trials for its Metsera portfolio by 2026 but does not expect revenue growth before 2029. Investors await the Feb. 3 earnings report for updates on the obesity pipeline and guidance.
Atara Biotherapeutics stock dives on FDA EBVALLO rejection — what ATRA investors watch next

Atara Biotherapeutics stock dives on FDA EBVALLO rejection — what ATRA investors watch next

Atara Biotherapeutics shares fell 56% after the FDA rejected its cell therapy EBVALLO for a rare post-transplant cancer, citing insufficient evidence from the single-arm ALLELE study. The agency said previous manufacturing issues were resolved but requested new efficacy data. Atara and partner Pierre Fabre plan expedited talks with the FDA. The company reported $8.5 million in cash at year-end.
Liquidia stock jumps after $148.3 million YUTREPIA sales update — what LQDA investors watch next week

Liquidia stock jumps after $148.3 million YUTREPIA sales update — what LQDA investors watch next week

Liquidia shares rose 12.9% to $35.86 Friday after the company reported preliminary 2025 YUTREPIA sales of $148.3 million, with $90.1 million in Q4. The company ended 2025 with $190.7 million in cash and over $30 million in positive Q4 cash flow. CEO Roger Jeffs will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 14. Audited results are expected in February.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc stock: Weaverville phase-out plan hits tape ahead of JPM talk, Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc stock: Weaverville phase-out plan hits tape ahead of JPM talk, Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific will close its Weaverville, N.C., facility by late 2027, cutting 421 jobs starting December 2026, according to a WARN notice. Shares rose 2.04% Friday to $618.86, near a record high. The company will report earnings Jan. 29 and CEO Marc Casper is scheduled to speak at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 13.
AbbVie stock slips after $1.3 billion R&D charge and Revolution Medicines rumor — what investors watch next

AbbVie stock slips after $1.3 billion R&D charge and Revolution Medicines rumor — what investors watch next

AbbVie shares fell 1.8% to $220.08 after the company cut its 2025 earnings forecast and denied takeover talks with Revolution Medicines. AbbVie now expects Q4 adjusted EPS of $2.61–$2.65, down from $3.32–$3.36, and full-year EPS of $9.90–$9.94. The company cited $1.265 billion in R&D and milestone charges. AbbVie said its fourth-quarter results are preliminary.
Eli Lilly stock drops 2% as Zepbound arthritis data and Ventyx deal sink in

Eli Lilly stock drops 2% as Zepbound arthritis data and Ventyx deal sink in

Eli Lilly shares fell nearly 2% to $1,063.56 Friday, logging a second straight decline after hitting a 52-week high Thursday. The drop followed news that its Zepbound-Taltz drug combo outperformed Taltz alone in a late-stage trial, and a $1.2 billion deal to buy Ventyx Biosciences. Investors are watching for pricing pressures in Europe and key support near $1,060. Lilly’s next earnings call is Feb. 4.
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  • Planet Labs Nears Sustainable Profitability Amid Industry Challenges
    May 21, 2026, 3:12 PM EDT. Planet Labs (PL) operates a vast network of Earth observation satellites capturing global images daily. Despite technological advances and expanded roles in defense and agriculture, the company has yet to secure steady profits due to high costs in satellite manufacturing, launches, maintenance, and R&D. Revenue growth lags behind fixed costs, while long government sales cycles delay cash flow. Management's 2026 guidance shows optimism, focusing on cost control, vertical specialization, and software monetization to enhance margins. Industry peers Rocket Lab (RKLB) and BlackSky Technology (BKSY) face similar profitability challenges. PL's stock has surged 117% year-to-date but trades at a lofty price-to-sales ratio of 31.38, far above the industry average of 3.86, reflecting high investor expectations amid ongoing financial pressures.

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