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Pharmaceuticals 3 February 2026 - 5 February 2026

AbbVie is acquiring Apogee Therapeutics for $135.11 per share in cash, valuing Apogee at about $10.9 billion. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter and will bring AbbVie zumilokibart, an experimental long-acting drug for atopic dermatitis and other immune diseases. Apogee claims its top eczema drug could significantly reduce injection frequency compared to Dupixent, with Phase 3 trials planned for this year. Pfizer shares declined over the past week after CFO Dave Denton announced he will step down in August, with Cecile Guegan set to become interim CFO. Despite the leadership change, Pfizer maintained its 2026 forecast, but investors remain focused on succession, execution, and competition from obesity-drug makers. Pfizer’s stock has also been affected by concerns over pricing pressure, patent cliffs, and a longer path to profitability in obesity drugs. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk shares rose about 5% as healthcare stocks gained favor among investors seeking defensive positions, even as the company reported strong demand for its Wegovy pill. Alumis shares surged 15.55% ahead of Phase 2b lupus results due in the third quarter and a planned psoriasis NDA filing in the fourth quarter. Outlook Therapeutics shares jumped 30% after the FDA accepted its resubmitted application for ONS-5010/LYTENAVA, with a key FDA decision expected on July 29. Other notable moves include AtaiBeckley’s 7.8% rise following the start of its BPL-003 Phase 3 program and CervoMed’s premarket jump after a director-linked trust purchased $3 million in units, following a recent $10.5 million private placement.
Merck stock rises after-hours as cautious 2026 forecast meets new cholesterol pill headlines

Merck stock rises after-hours as cautious 2026 forecast meets new cholesterol pill headlines

Merck shares rose 2.2% to $118.33 in after-hours trading Wednesday after new data showed its experimental cholesterol drug enlicitide cut LDL by up to 60% in a major trial. The company’s 2026 revenue forecast of $65.5–$67.0 billion missed Wall Street estimates, citing pressure from off-patent drugs and U.S. pricing. Keytruda sales reached $8.37 billion last quarter, while Gardasil revenue fell 34%.
5 February 2026
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AbbVie stock slides after earnings: Rinvoq miss dents ABBV despite upbeat 2026 view

AbbVie stock slides after earnings: Rinvoq miss dents ABBV despite upbeat 2026 view

AbbVie shares fell 3.9% in after-hours trading Wednesday after quarterly results showed Rinvoq sales missed expectations at $2.37 billion. Skyrizi sales beat forecasts at $5.01 billion, while Humira revenue dropped 25.9% to $1.25 billion. The company projected 2026 adjusted earnings above estimates, but investors focused on challenges replacing Humira as biosimilar competition grows.
5 February 2026
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AbbVie stock drops after Rinvoq sales miss, even as 2026 profit forecast tops estimates

AbbVie stock drops after Rinvoq sales miss, even as 2026 profit forecast tops estimates

AbbVie shares fell 2.5% to $219.98 Wednesday after Rinvoq sales missed forecasts, despite the company raising its 2026 profit outlook. Q4 adjusted earnings reached $2.71 per share on $16.618 billion revenue; Skyrizi sales rose 32.5%, while Humira dropped 25.9%. AbbVie announced a three-year Medicaid pact with the Trump administration and pledged $100 billion in U.S. investments.
4 February 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price rises as RBC hikes target; JNJ data catalysts line up next

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises as RBC hikes target; JNJ data catalysts line up next

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1% to $235.50 Wednesday, bucking a broader market decline. RBC raised its price target to $255, citing strong financials despite ongoing talc litigation. New data showed ERLEADA cut prostate cancer death risk by 51% versus darolutamide. Investors await updates at the AF Symposium on Feb. 6 and a TD Cowen event on March 3.
4 February 2026
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Merck stock price rises today as MRK rallies on Keytruda strength despite soft 2026 outlook

Merck stock price rises today as MRK rallies on Keytruda strength despite soft 2026 outlook

Merck shares rose 2.8% to $119.11 by midday Wednesday after the company beat Q4 expectations, but projected 2026 revenue of $65.5–$67.0 billion, below analyst forecasts. Keytruda sales climbed 7% while Gardasil dropped 34% on weak China demand. The company cited a $2.5 billion hit from generic drugs and U.S. pricing pressure. Investors remain focused on Merck’s ability to offset declines in older products.
4 February 2026
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Novo Nordisk stock plunges as 2026 sales warning fuels price-war fears around Wegovy

Novo Nordisk stock plunges as 2026 sales warning fuels price-war fears around Wegovy

Novo Nordisk shares fell 16% in Copenhagen after the company warned 2026 sales and profit may drop up to 13% due to falling U.S. drug prices and tougher competition. ADRs slid nearly 4% in New York. Novo plans a share buyback of up to 15 billion Danish crowns and named Jamey Millar as its new U.S. head. CEO Mike Doustdar said Wegovy price cuts have hit results but are meant to boost future demand.
4 February 2026
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Pfizer (PFE) stock price slips before the bell after obesity-drug update, 2026 outlook

Pfizer (PFE) stock price slips before the bell after obesity-drug update, 2026 outlook

Pfizer shares fell 3.4% to $25.77 in Wednesday’s premarket after Novo Nordisk warned of lower 2026 sales and price pressure in obesity drugs. Pfizer’s GLP-1 trial met its main goal, showing up to 12.3% mean weight loss at 28 weeks, but safety questions remain. The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance and reported $17.6 billion in Q4 revenue. Investors await more VESPER-3 data at the June 6 ADA meeting.
4 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock in focus before earnings after Novo warns on obesity-drug price squeeze

Eli Lilly stock in focus before earnings after Novo warns on obesity-drug price squeeze

Eli Lilly shares fell 0.5% to $998.50 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 4% drop Tuesday, following Novo Nordisk’s warning of up to a 13% drop in 2026 sales and profits. Novo cut prices and launched an oral Wegovy, while Lilly plans to cap higher-dose obesity drug prices at $399 per month for repeat cash buyers. Investors await Lilly’s Q4 results and comments on pricing and competition.
4 February 2026
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Novo Nordisk stock hammered as Ozempic maker warns 2026 sales may fall up to 13%

Novo Nordisk stock hammered as Ozempic maker warns 2026 sales may fall up to 13%

Novo Nordisk warned adjusted sales and operating profit may fall 5% to 13% in 2026, citing U.S. price cuts and rising competition from Eli Lilly. Shares plunged 18% in early Copenhagen trading. CEO Mike Doustdar called the U.S. price reductions for Wegovy “painful.” Novo also flagged patent expiries and pressure from compounded GLP-1 drugs.
4 February 2026
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GSK stock swings after earnings as new CEO Luke Miels sets softer 2026 outlook

GSK stock swings after earnings as new CEO Luke Miels sets softer 2026 outlook

GSK shares rose 1.4% Wednesday morning after new CEO Luke Miels issued a 2026 outlook projecting slower sales growth and warning of possible weakness in vaccines and general medicines. The company reported 2025 sales up 7% to £32.67 billion and forecast 2026 turnover growth of 3% to 5%. Investors remain focused on GSK’s ability to manage looming HIV patent expirations.
4 February 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price rises after RBC target hike as investors eye talc risk, new data

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises after RBC target hike as investors eye talc risk, new data

Johnson & Johnson shares rose about 1% Tuesday to $233.10 after RBC Capital Markets raised its price target, citing ongoing talc litigation risk. The company highlighted new real-world data showing ERLEADA cut death risk by 51% in certain prostate cancer patients. Investors await management’s next comments at the TD Cowen conference on March 3.
4 February 2026
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Merck stock price rises after hours after choppy day — MRK traders focus on 2026 outlook and FDA dates

Merck stock price rises after hours after choppy day — MRK traders focus on 2026 outlook and FDA dates

Merck shares rose 2.2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $115.84 after the company’s 2026 revenue forecast missed Wall Street estimates. The drugmaker cited a $2.5 billion hit from patent expirations, Medicare price talks, and weaker COVID-19 pill sales. Investors are watching Keytruda demand, Gardasil’s China performance, and FDA decisions expected later in 2026.
4 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price drops 4% as Novo outlook jars weight-loss trade ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly stock price drops 4% as Novo outlook jars weight-loss trade ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly shares fell 3.9% to $1,003.46 on Tuesday, tracking a sharp 14% drop in Novo Nordisk after its 2026 forecast signaled deeper pricing pressure in the obesity-drug market. Pfizer also slipped on new weight-loss drug data. Lilly will report quarterly results Wednesday, as investors watch for signs of further price cuts and shifting demand in the sector.
4 February 2026
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Merck stock rises despite cautious 2026 outlook as patent losses loom

Merck stock rises despite cautious 2026 outlook as patent losses loom

Merck shares rose 3.1% to $116.86 after fourth-quarter earnings beat estimates, with Keytruda sales up 7% to $8.37 billion. The company forecast 2026 sales of $65.5–$67.0 billion, below Wall Street expectations, citing patent expirations and pricing pressure. Gardasil sales fell 34% to $1.03 billion. The FDA accepted Merck’s application for Winrevair, with a decision expected by September 2026.
3 February 2026
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Novo Nordisk warns 2026 sales could fall — and the Wegovy pill isn’t saving the mood yet

Novo Nordisk warns 2026 sales could fall — and the Wegovy pill isn’t saving the mood yet

Novo Nordisk forecast 2026 adjusted sales and operating profit will fall 5%–13% at constant exchange rates, citing pricing pressure and competition. U.S.-listed shares dropped about 12% after the outlook. The company reported 2025 sales up 10% to 309.1 billion Danish crowns and operating profit up 6%. Early U.S. uptake of its Wegovy pill was noted, but patent expiries and lower realized prices remain concerns.
3 February 2026
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