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Pharmaceutical Industry News 18 October 2025 - 22 November 2025

Big Pharma’s Billion-Dollar Bet: Inside Eli Lilly’s $5B Virginia Factory and America’s New Drug Manufacturing Boom

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock Today, November 22, 2025: Trillion‑Dollar Milestone, New Board Member and Fresh Access Deals Fuel Momentum

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) heads into the weekend of November 22, 2025, sitting near record highs and fresh off becoming the first drugmaker ever to join the $1 trillion market‑cap club. A powerful combination of blockbuster obesity drugs, new access deals with the U.S. government and employers, and bullish analyst sentiment is keeping LLY at the center of Wall Street’s attention. Reuters+1 Below is a full look at what’s moving Eli Lilly stock today and what it could mean for investors watching LLY. Eli Lilly stock price today: near record highs with a trillion‑dollar tag As of the latest available trading data (reflecting Friday,
22 November 2025
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Pfizer Stock News Today (PFE): Texas ADHD Settlement, New Antibody Partnership and Obesity Push – November 19, 2025

Pfizer Stock News Today (PFE): Texas ADHD Settlement, New Antibody Partnership and Obesity Push – November 19, 2025

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) headlines today include a $41.5 million ADHD drug settlement with Texas, a new antibody discovery deal with Nona Biosciences, and fresh guidance on cost cuts and obesity drugs from the Jefferies Healthcare Conference — here’s what it all means for PFE stock on November 19, 2025. Key Takeaways for Pfizer Investors Today Pfizer Stock Today: How PFE Is Trading on November 19, 2025 Ahead of and shortly after the open on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Pfizer shares (NYSE: PFE) are hovering around the $25–26 range. MarketWatch shows pre‑market trading near $25.37, modestly below the prior close at
19 November 2025
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Pfizer’s Q3 Shocker: Earnings Beat, Outlook Raised, and a $7 Billion Obesity Drug Gambit

Pfizer Stock Today (Nov. 18, 2025): PFE steadies near $25 as Pfizer launches multi‑tranche bond sale to help fund Metsera deal

Summary Live PFE snapshot (intraday) New today: Pfizer sells debt to fund Metsera Pfizer began marketing a U.S. dollar investment‑grade bond expected to raise at least $5 billion, with the deal structured in as many as seven parts. Early discussions include a 40‑year tranche initially talked around ~125 bps over Treasuries, according to Bloomberg reporting on the transaction. A separate Reuters alert flagged a seven‑part notes offering in a fresh SEC filing, with sizing to be finalized at pricing. Together, the moves point to active balance‑sheet management following the Metsera close. Bloomberg Law+1 Why it matters: reading the financing signal
18 November 2025
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Billion-Dollar Brawl: Novo Nordisk and Pfizer Clash in High-Stakes Obesity Drug Takeover

Novo Nordisk Slashes Wegovy and Ozempic Cash Prices to $349, Launches $199 Intro Deals as GLP‑1 Price War Escalates

Published November 17, 2025 Novo Nordisk moved aggressively today to cut out‑of‑pocket costs for its blockbuster GLP‑1 drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, unveiling new self‑pay prices and limited‑time offers that it says will reach tens of thousands of U.S. pharmacies and telehealth partners. The changes come just days after the Trump administration struck landmark pricing agreements with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly that will extend Medicare and Medicaid coverage to obesity drugs for the first time and launch a government-run discount pharmacy site, TrumpRx, in early 2026. The White House+2Reuters+2 At the same time, telehealth and discount platforms including GoodRx and
17 November 2025
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Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK) Soars on FDA Progress, $200M ATM and Q3 2025 Earnings – November 14, 2025 Update

Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK) Soars on FDA Progress, $200M ATM and Q3 2025 Earnings – November 14, 2025 Update

Scholar Rock Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SRRK) is back in the spotlight as its stock jumps more than 25% on the day after a pivotal FDA meeting, fresh Q3 2025 financial results, and the launch of a new $200 million at-the-market (ATM) stock offering. SRRK stock jumps over 25% after FDA “constructive” meeting Scholar Rock shares are surging today. As of the latest trade, SRRK is changing hands around $37.98, up roughly 26% on the session, after touching an intraday high above $39. Daily trading volume has climbed to about 2.75 million shares, well above normal levels. The move is being
14 November 2025
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Outlook Therapeutics (OTLK) Soars as FDA Accepts ONS‑5010 BLA and Sets December 31, 2025 Review Date

Outlook Therapeutics (OTLK) Soars as FDA Accepts ONS‑5010 BLA and Sets December 31, 2025 Review Date

Outlook Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OTLK) shares jumped today after the U.S. FDA accepted the company’s resubmitted Biologics License Application (BLA) for ONS‑5010/LYTENAVA, its bevacizumab-based eye drug for wet AMD, and set a PDUFA review date of December 31, 2025. Here’s what investors need to know. What Outlook Therapeutics announced today This morning, Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: OTLK) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted the company’s resubmitted Biologics License Application for ONS‑5010 (bevacizumab‑vikg)/LYTENAVA, its investigational ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for the treatment of wet age‑related macular degeneration (wet AMD). GlobeNewswire+2Outlook Therapeutics+2 According to the company’s press release and
13 November 2025
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Mersana Therapeutics (MRSN) Soars on Up to $285 Million Day One Biopharmaceuticals Buyout: All the Key News on November 13, 2025

Mersana Therapeutics (MRSN) Soars on Up to $285 Million Day One Biopharmaceuticals Buyout: All the Key News on November 13, 2025

Mersana Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MRSN) is back in the headlines in a big way today after announcing a definitive agreement to be acquired by Day One Biopharmaceuticals in a deal worth up to approximately $285 million. The news has sent MRSN shares rocketing higher and triggered immediate legal and regulatory attention, making this one of the most closely watched biotech deals of the day. GlobeNewswire Below is a complete roundup of today’s major developments around Mersana Therapeutics (MRSN) — structured and optimized for readers who find this via Google News or Discover. Today’s Mersana (MRSN) Headlines at a Glance – 13
13 November 2025
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Galecto (GLTO) Soars on Damora Therapeutics Acquisition and $285M Financing: IND in 2026, Proof‑of‑Concept in 2027

Galecto (GLTO) Soars on Damora Therapeutics Acquisition and $285M Financing: IND in 2026, Proof‑of‑Concept in 2027

Galecto, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLTO) said this morning it completed the acquisition of Damora Therapeutics and closed a $284.9 million oversubscribed private placement, a one‑two punch that instantly refocuses the company on mutant calreticulin (mutCALR) therapies for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and extends its cash runway into 2029. The announcement sent GLTO screaming higher in pre‑market trading. GlobeNewswire Key takeaways Why this matters for patients and investors Damora’s approach is aimed squarely at mutant calreticulin (mutCALR)—a well‑validated genetic driver in segments of essential thrombocythemia (ET) and myelofibrosis (MF). Targeting this neoantigen has attracted growing interest as researchers seek more disease‑modifying options beyond
10 November 2025
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Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL) Stock Skyrockets on Earnings Beat – Latest Drug Updates & Analyst Outlook

Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL) Stock Skyrockets on Earnings Beat – Latest Drug Updates & Analyst Outlook

Stock Price & Recent Performance 📈 Rigel’s stock has been on a tear in 2025, reflecting its improving fundamentals. As of November 5, 2025, RIGL trades around $38/share, up over 30% in a single day after its blowout Q3 earnings reportstockanalysis.com. The post-earnings volatility has been extreme – initially, shares fell ~7–8% in after-hours trading on Nov. 4 despite the strong results, possibly due to profit-taking or tempered forward outlook, dipping to about $30.32investing.com. However, sentiment swiftly reversed: by the next trading session, buyers piled in, and Rigel stock skyrocketed to new multi-month highs. The stock is now only a
5 November 2025
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Pfizer (PFE) Stock at a Crossroads: Big Dividend, Weight-Loss Gamble & 2025 Outlook

Pfizer Stock’s Wild November Ride: Earnings Beat, Obesity Drug Battle & Bold Forecasts

Detailed Analysis and Outlook Stock Price Trends and Technical Analysis Pfizer’s share price has been trading near multi-year lows, reflecting both recent challenges and cautious investor sentiment. As of Nov 4, 2025, PFE sits around $24.5, roughly the midpoint of its 52-week range ($20.92 – $28.00)marketbeat.com. The stock hit a 12-month low just above $20 in early 2025 amid concern over falling COVID revenues, then rebounded. In late September and early October, Pfizer climbed back to the upper $20s (a ~10% jump) following its government pricing deal announcementmarketbeat.com, temporarily trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. However, disappointing industry
4 November 2025
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Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE) Stock Surges on $40B Buyout – Spin‑Off Saga, Tylenol Turmoil & Investor Outlook

Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE) Stock Surges on $40B Buyout – Spin‑Off Saga, Tylenol Turmoil & Investor Outlook

Company Overview & History Kenvue Inc. is a leading consumer health company formed from Johnson & Johnson’s storied consumer products division. The name “Kenvue” combines “ken” (knowledge) and “vue” (view), reflecting a vision of insight-driven careen.wikipedia.org. As a spin-off, Kenvue took over J&J’s well-known retail brands, ranging from over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to skincare and baby care. Today its portfolio spans three segmentsinvesting.com: Formally incorporated in 2022, Kenvue began trading on the NYSE (ticker KVUE) in May 2023 after a highly anticipated IPOen.wikipedia.org. The IPO raised $3.8 billion – the largest U.S. listing in nearly two years – and initially valued Kenvue
4 November 2025
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Zoetis 2025: Animal Health Giant’s Latest Breakthroughs, Stock Outlook & Key Investor Insights

Zoetis 2025: Animal Health Giant’s Latest Breakthroughs, Stock Outlook & Key Investor Insights

Company Overview & 2025 Developments Zoetis is the global frontrunner in animal health, offering a diverse portfolio for both companion animals (pets) and farm animals. The company’s products range from vaccines and parasiticides to dermatology treatments and high-tech diagnostics. This breadth has helped Zoetis capture the #1 industry position – in 2023 its $8.5B in sales exceeded the next-largest competitor by over 50%proclinical.comproclinical.com. Zoetis continues to leverage this scale and innovation engine in 2025, focusing on pet care growth while managing challenges in livestock. Recent 2025 highlights: The first half of 2025 saw Zoetis deliver solid growth. In Q1, revenue
4 November 2025
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CURE Pharmaceutical (CURR) Stock Skyrockets Amid Wellness Pivot – What’s Next for Investors?

CURE Pharmaceutical (CURR) Stock Skyrockets Amid Wellness Pivot – What’s Next for Investors?

High-Flying Share Price and Recent Performance 🚀 As of November 3, 2025, CURE Pharmaceutical’s stock is trading around $3.6 per share, reflecting an explosive rise in late October. On Friday, Oct 31, the stock closed at $3.78, up from $2.89 the day priorstockinvest.us. That single-day gain of +30.8% crowned CURR (now AVRW) as one of the market’s top percentage gainers. In fact, the stock has rallied five days in a row, more than doubling (+104% in two weeks) amid surging volumestockinvest.us. This momentum continued into Nov 3, with an opening trade around $3.52 and only a modest pullback from last
3 November 2025
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Rani Therapeutics (RANI) Stock Surges 150% on $1B+ Chugai Collaboration – Analysts Weigh In

Rani Therapeutics (RANI) Rockets 51% on Obesity Pill Breakthrough and $1B Pharma Deal

Stock Price and Recent Performance RANI has seen explosive moves this month. As of the Oct 31 close, Rani Therapeutics stock was $2.20 (up $0.75, +51.7%)stockanalysis.com. This follows a monumental rally: on Oct 17, RANI nearly tripled from ~$0.47 to an intraday high of $2.39 (+248%)ts2.techstockanalysis.com after the company announced the Chugai collaboration and financing. Even after that spike, RANI remained volatile – it spent mid-October around $1.50–2.50, briefly crossing Nasdaq’s $1 bid threshold and greatly lifting its market cap. Volume has been extremely high: for example, ~172 million shares traded on Oct 20 and ~124 million on Oct 21stockanalysis.com, versus an average of only
31 October 2025
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Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) Surges on Q3 Earnings Beat and Raised Outlook – What’s Next for BMY Stock?

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) Surges on Q3 Earnings Beat and Raised Outlook – What’s Next for BMY Stock?

BMY Stock Bounces After Earnings – Recent Performance Bristol Myers Squibb’s stock has been under pressure for most of 2025, but the Q3 report provided a much-needed boost. Heading into earnings, BMY shares were near 52-week lows, reflecting investor skittishness over looming patent cliffs and mixed news in prior quarters. In fact, on October 28, the stock touched a one-year low of $42.96 (closing at $42.99) Marketbeat. That put BMY down roughly 18–19% year-to-date, significantly underperforming the pharma sector (which was roughly flat to slightly up over the same period) Nasdaq. By comparison, an index of large pharmaceutical stocks was
30 October 2025
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Cigna (CI) Rallies on Q3 Beat & Rebate-Free Drug Plan – Is a 25% Upside in Sight?

Cigna (CI) Rallies on Q3 Beat & Rebate-Free Drug Plan – Is a 25% Upside in Sight?

CI Stock Price and Recent Trend Cigna’s stock has pulled back modestly in late October after a strong run earlier in the year. According to market data, CI closed at $299.12 on Oct 29, 2025, down about 3% from the previous closestockanalysis.com. The dip followed weakness in broader managed-care stocks amid concerns about healthcare costs and policy. In pre-market trading Oct 30, CI rebounded to about $303 (up ~1.3%)reuters.com. Over the past year, CI shares have traded between roughly $257 and $350stockanalysis.com, reflecting volatility in the insurance sector. Despite the pullback, Cigna’s valuation metrics remain attractive: at ~16x forward earnings,
30 October 2025
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Intellia Therapeutics Stock Plummets 45% After CRISPR Trial Shock – Can Gene-Editing Hopes Survive?

Intellia Therapeutics Stock Plummets 45% After CRISPR Trial Shock – Can Gene-Editing Hopes Survive?

CRISPR Trial Halt Triggers Sell-Off Intellia’s stock was hammered on Monday after the biotech stunned investors with news of a clinical trial pause. Before the opening bell, the Cambridge, MA-based company announced it had temporarily halted patient dosing and screening in two late-stage trials of its in vivo CRISPR treatment nexiguran ziclumeran (NTLA-2001) due to a serious adverse event reuters.com. A patient in the Phase 3 MAGNITUDE study – which tests NTLA-2001 in transthyretin amyloidosis patients with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) – experienced Grade 4 elevations in liver enzymes and bilirubin after receiving the one-time gene therapy reuters.com ca.investing.com. This met the trial’s pre-specified safety
27 October 2025
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RNA Stock Skyrockets: Avidity Biosciences Soars on $12B Novartis Buyout and Breakthrough Trials

RNA Stock Skyrockets: Avidity Biosciences Soars on $12B Novartis Buyout and Breakthrough Trials

Stock Performance & Recent Trends Prior to the buyout news, RNA stock had been on a steady uptrend in 2025. The share price more than doubled from the low-$20s a year ago to the high-$40s this month ts2.tech. In the past three months alone, RNA jumped ~40%, fueled by upbeat clinical updates and M&A speculation ts2.tech. The stock hit a 52-week peak of $56 in early October ts2.tech after its lead DMD therapy showed strong results and secured FDA Breakthrough designation. Shares pulled back slightly to around $49 by late October, but remained up 100%+ year-over-year ts2.tech. A major catalyst
27 October 2025
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Gilead Stock Skyrockets on Patent Win and Game-Changing HIV Therapies

Gilead Stock Skyrockets on Patent Win and Game-Changing HIV Therapies

In summary, Gilead’s share price has rallied on a wave of HIV-related breakthroughs, pipeline achievements, and upbeat guidance. With third-quarter results due Oct. 30, investors will be watching for sustained growth. For now, analysts remain generally optimistic: the consensus rating is “Buy” (with average target ~$125) based on Gilead’s diversified portfolio and innovation investing.com ts2.tech. As management shifts into high gear on oncology and global health programs (e.g. a PEPFAR-backed plan to deliver Yeztugo overseas), the long-term outlook is that Gilead’s multiple drivers will more than offset sector risks. Sources: Recent financial filings and earnings commentary gilead.com stockanalysis.com; industry news
18 October 2025
Biotech Breakthrough: Rani Therapeutics (RANI) Stock Skyrockets on $1B Deal – What Investors Need to Know

Rani Therapeutics (RANI) Stock Nearly Triples on $1B Chugai Deal – What Investors Should Know

Key Facts – October 18, 2025 RANI Stock Price Explodes on Deal News Rani Therapeutics’ stock price erupted on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, after the company unveiled its game-changing pharma partnership and a significant financing boost. In pre-market trading, RANI shares jumped over +150%, and the rally continued after the opening bellts2.techts2.tech. The stock — which had closed at just $0.47 the day before — briefly hit about $1.37 intraday (nearly a 3× gain) on extremely heavy volumets2.techts2.tech. By midday, RANI was still trading around $1.30, up ~180% on the day, marking a stunning one-day surge that lifted the stock
18 October 2025
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Salesforce stock price steadies at $191 after AI-driven software selloff — what to watch next

Salesforce stock price steadies at $191 after AI-driven software selloff — what to watch next

8 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 18:33 EST — Market closed Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) shares closed up 0.7% at $191.35 on Friday after touching $187.12, a 52-week low, and then snapping back into the close. The stock swung as high as $194.60 during the session. (Investing.com) That late bounce did not erase the week’s damage. Salesforce has dropped about 9% this week, part of a wider split in the AI trade as investors reward the tools that power AI and punish software firms viewed as vulnerable to it. “This divergence is not a vote against AI,” Saxo’s Charu Chanana wrote. (Reuters) The
KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

8 February 2026
KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
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