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Pharmaceutical Industry News 16 December 2025 - 21 December 2025

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Casgevy Pediatric Data, Kidney Pipeline Momentum, and Journavx Launch Watch

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook on Dec. 20, 2025: Casgevy Pediatric Data, Kidney Pipeline Momentum, and Journavx Launch Watch

December 20, 2025 — Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX) heads into the year’s final stretch with investors focused on a familiar question: can the biotech’s next wave of launches and late-stage programs begin to meaningfully diversify a cystic fibrosis (CF) business that has dominated its revenue for more than a decade? VRTX shares most recently closed at $456.20 on Friday, Dec. 19, up 1.97% in that session. StockAnalysis Below is the current news, forecasts, and market analysis shaping Vertex stock as of Dec. 20, 2025, including the latest on Casgevy’s pediatric data, Journavx’s commercial ramp, and a kidney-disease pipeline that
21 December 2025
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Gilead Sciences Stock (NASDAQ: GILD) Today: TrumpRx Drug-Pricing Deal, HIV Pipeline Momentum, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Gilead Sciences Stock (NASDAQ: GILD) Today: TrumpRx Drug-Pricing Deal, HIV Pipeline Momentum, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Updated: December 20, 2025 Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) heads into the weekend with fresh policy headlines, a high-profile pricing agreement tied to the Trump administration’s TrumpRx initiative, and renewed attention on the company’s next-generation HIV portfolio. The combination has kept Gilead stock near the top of its recent trading range—while also reopening the debate investors have wrestled with all year: how much upside can the pipeline deliver, and how much risk does U.S. pricing policy introduce? Below is a comprehensive look at what’s driving Gilead shares as of 20.12.2025, what analysts are forecasting next, and the key catalysts (and
20 December 2025
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Edgewise Therapeutics (EWTX) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving the December 2025 Surge

Edgewise Therapeutics (EWTX) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What’s Driving the December 2025 Surge

Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: EWTX) is ending mid-December 2025 in classic clinical-stage biotech fashion: big percentage swings, a sharp momentum breakout, and investors trying to decide whether the move is “new information” or simply “new positioning.” As of Saturday, December 20, 2025, EWTX is being widely quoted around $25.55—a level reached after a powerful jump in the prior U.S. session. StockAnalysis+1 What matters for readers tracking the stock isn’t just the price print. It’s the why: a late-stage neuromuscular story (sevasemten), a closely watched cardiovascular program (EDG-7500), and a pipeline that can re-rate quickly on clinical updates—up or down. PR
20 December 2025
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Amicus Therapeutics Stock (FOLD) Surges as BioMarin Agrees to Buy the Rare-Disease Biotech for $4.8 Billion

Amicus Therapeutics Stock (FOLD) Surges as BioMarin Agrees to Buy the Rare-Disease Biotech for $4.8 Billion

December 20, 2025 — Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOLD) is suddenly trading like a classic merger-arbitrage stock after BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: BMRN) agreed to acquire the company in an all-cash deal valued at roughly $4.8 billion. BioMarin’s offer of $14.50 per share sparked a sharp re-pricing of Amicus shares, which have been hovering just below the bid as investors weigh deal timing, closing risk, and what the buyout means for Amicus’ two commercial rare-disease franchises—Galafold (Fabry disease) and Pombiliti + Opfolda (Pompe disease). SEC+1 Below is a detailed breakdown of the latest news (as of 20.12.2025), plus the most relevant
20 December 2025
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AbbVie Stock (ABBV) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: What to Know Before the Next Market Open

AbbVie Stock (ABBV) After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: What to Know Before the Next Market Open

AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) ended Friday’s session higher and then traded essentially flat in extended hours, as investors digested a major White House announcement on drug pricing—and noted that AbbVie is one of the last large pharma names still in talks with the administration. AbbVie stock price after the bell: where ABBV stands tonight AbbVie shares closed at $226.82, up 1.80% on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. In after-hours trading, the stock was $226.81 (down about a penny) in the early evening—suggesting the market had largely “priced in” the day’s headlines by the close. StockAnalysis Friday’s session was active. ABBV traded
20 December 2025
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Mirum Pharmaceuticals (MIRM) Stock Jumps on New $68.5M TCGX Financing, Bluejay Deal Momentum, and a Fresh $140 Price Target

Mirum Pharmaceuticals (MIRM) Stock Jumps on New $68.5M TCGX Financing, Bluejay Deal Momentum, and a Fresh $140 Price Target

December 19, 2025 — Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIRM) is in the spotlight today after announcing additional financing tied to its planned Bluejay Therapeutics acquisition and drawing bullish analyst commentary that helped power a sharp move in the stock. As of the latest reported trade on Friday, December 19, 2025, MIRM was trading around $76.71, up about 9.15% from the prior close, after touching an intraday high near $77.19. What’s driving Mirum Pharmaceuticals stock today Two catalysts are dominating the narrative on 19.12.2025: That combination—fresh capital + pipeline-driven upgrade energy—is the kind of fuel that can move a mid-cap biotech
19 December 2025
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BioMarin to Acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8 Billion in All‑Cash Deal, Expanding Rare Disease Drug Portfolio

BioMarin to Acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8 Billion in All‑Cash Deal, Expanding Rare Disease Drug Portfolio

BioMarin Pharmaceutical is set to deepen its push into rare metabolic diseases after announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Amicus Therapeutics in an all‑cash transaction valued at approximately $4.8 billion. The deal would add two marketed therapies—Galafold for Fabry disease and Pombiliti + Opfolda for Pompe disease—while also bringing in a Phase 3 kidney-disease program that could widen BioMarin’s late‑stage pipeline. BioMarin Corporate+1 The acquisition is the latest example of a larger biotech company using M&A to secure near‑term revenue and strengthen long‑term growth, particularly in rare disease categories where commercialization requires specialized manufacturing, reimbursement know‑how, and tight engagement with
19 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Forecast and News: 2026 Guidance, Drug-Pricing Deals, and Pipeline Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Forecast and News: 2026 Guidance, Drug-Pricing Deals, and Pipeline Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 19, 2025

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) stock was essentially flat on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, trading around $25.04 in midday trading, after a volatile week that blended policy headlines, a reset of near-term financial expectations, and fresh pipeline updates. For investors, the story around Pfizer stock right now is less about a single headline and more about a three-way tug-of-war: Below is a roundup of the most consequential Pfizer stock news, forecasts, and analysis points investors are digesting as of 19.12.2025. Pfizer stock price today: PFE steadies near $25 as investors weigh policy and guidance As of 14:16 UTC on Dec. 19,
19 December 2025
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GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Buyback Update, New FDA Approvals, and Analyst Forecasts for GSK plc

GSK Stock News Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Buyback Update, New FDA Approvals, and Analyst Forecasts for GSK plc

GSK plc (LSE: GSK; NYSE: GSK) is ending 2025 with a busy headline tape—exactly the kind of environment where investors tend to re-check both the “story” and the spreadsheet. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, GSK published a fresh share buyback update, while markets continue to digest a string of regulatory milestones across respiratory, vaccines, and infectious diseases that could shape the company’s growth profile into 2026. Below is what’s new as of 18.12.2025, what analysts are forecasting, and what matters most for GSK stock next. GSK stock snapshot on Dec. 18, 2025 In US trading, GSK’s ADR (NYSE: GSK) was
18 December 2025
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Pfizer Stock (PFE) Slips After 2026 Outlook: Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Update, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Pfizer Stock (PFE) Slips After 2026 Outlook: Guidance, Analyst Forecasts, Dividend Update, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, as investors digest a fresh set of financial targets for 2026, updated 2025 revenue expectations, and a growing pile of “what matters next” questions about the company’s post-COVID trajectory. In late-morning trading, Pfizer stock hovered around $25.53, down about 3.4% on the day, reflecting a cautious market reaction to management’s outlook and the company’s longer roadmap through a multi-year patent-expiration cycle. Below is what’s moving Pfizer stock today, what the company just guided for 2026, how analysts are framing the setup, and the pipeline and policy
17 December 2025
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Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: UBS Neutral Call, Relacorilant FDA Catalyst, and Updated Price Targets

Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) Stock Drops on Dec. 16, 2025: UBS Neutral Call, Relacorilant FDA Catalyst, and Updated Price Targets

Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT) ended Tuesday, December 16, 2025, sharply lower after a strong 2025 run that had pushed expectations—and valuation—into the spotlight. Shares closed at $79.44, down $7.86 (about 9%) from the prior close, after trading as low as $78.84 on the day. The day’s narrative around Corcept Therapeutics stock wasn’t driven by a single blockbuster headline like an FDA decision or a clinical-trial halt. Instead, it was a classic “high-expectations” session: fresh sell-side coverage, valuation-focused commentary, and investors recalibrating risk ahead of a major FDA catalyst for relacorilant later this month. Below is a complete roundup of
16 December 2025
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AbbVie Stock (ABBV) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: BofA Trims Target as Pipeline Catalysts Stay in Focus

AbbVie Stock (ABBV) News, Forecasts and Analysis for Dec. 16, 2025: BofA Trims Target as Pipeline Catalysts Stay in Focus

AbbVie Inc. (NYSE: ABBV) is trading lower on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a strong run earlier in the quarter and a Monday close that kept the stock near the upper end of its 52‑week range. As of 17:54 UTC on Dec. 16, ABBV was at $222.44, down $5.01 (-2.20%) on the session, with an intraday range of $222.44 to $228.00. Today’s AbbVie coverage is being driven less by a single blockbuster headline and more by the familiar mix of Wall Street recalibration and pipeline expectations: Bank of America trimmed its price target, while fresh pipeline-focused analysis reiterated the thesis
16 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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