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Pharmaceuticals 14 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

Eli Lilly stock slides premarket after FDA sets April 10 target for weight-loss pill decision, GLP-1 lawsuit filed

Eli Lilly stock slides premarket after FDA sets April 10 target for weight-loss pill decision, GLP-1 lawsuit filed

Eli Lilly shares fell 3.8% premarket to $1,033 after FDA documents set an April 10 decision date for its weight-loss pill under a fast-track program. Strive Specialties sued Lilly and Novo Nordisk in Texas, alleging efforts to block cheaper compounded GLP-1 drugs. Novo Nordisk shares dropped 3%. Investors await further FDA guidance and Lilly’s Feb. 4 earnings call.
16 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock slides after FDA pushes obesity pill decision to April 10

Eli Lilly stock slides after FDA pushes obesity pill decision to April 10

Eli Lilly shares fell 3.8% to $1,032.97 in after-hours trading after the FDA delayed its decision on the company’s obesity pill to April 10. A Texas compounding pharmacy filed a new lawsuit against Lilly and Novo Nordisk, alleging efforts to block access to cheaper alternatives. Investors are watching Lilly’s Feb. 4 earnings call and the FDA’s April decision as key dates.
15 January 2026
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Pfizer stock edges higher as vaccine-policy jitters and obesity race frame the next catalyst

Pfizer stock edges higher as vaccine-policy jitters and obesity race frame the next catalyst

Pfizer shares rose 0.3% to $25.67 Thursday as investors weighed U.S. vaccine policy debates and the company’s growth outlook. The stock moved between $25.26 and $25.67 with 22.3 million shares traded. Pfizer will report Q4 results on Feb. 3, with guidance projecting 2026 revenue of $59.5–$62.5 billion and lower COVID-19 product sales. Competition in obesity drugs and AI-driven drug discovery remain in focus.
15 January 2026
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Pfizer stock dips as U.S. vaccine policy fight rattles demand outlook

Pfizer stock dips as U.S. vaccine policy fight rattles demand outlook

Pfizer shares fell 0.6% to $25.42 in late-morning trading Thursday as U.S. vaccine policy changes fueled uncertainty. Sanofi warned of weaker U.S. vaccine demand; Pfizer’s CEO criticized the new recommendations. Moderna and Merck also traded lower. Investors await Pfizer’s Feb. 3 results for updates on 2026 outlook and new product pipeline.
15 January 2026
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Merck stock rises as $70 billion growth target sharpens focus ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Merck stock rises as $70 billion growth target sharpens focus ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Merck shares closed up 2.54% at $111.01 Wednesday, outperforming a falling U.S. market. Management raised forecasts for new drugs, projecting $70 billion in revenue from growth drivers by the mid-2030s. CEO Rob Davis said Merck has capacity for major deals and is running 80 phase three trials. Investors are watching for Feb. 3 earnings to assess the 2026 outlook.
15 January 2026
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AbbVie stock in focus after hours as it eyes obesity market — what to watch next

AbbVie stock in focus after hours as it eyes obesity market — what to watch next

AbbVie shares rose about 0.5% to $221.89 in after-hours trading Wednesday after executives outlined plans to expand into obesity treatments. The company is betting on GUBamy, a drug licensed from Denmark’s Gubra, and highlighted its focus on amylin-based therapies. Investors are watching for pricing pressure from Washington ahead of AbbVie’s Feb. 4 earnings report.
15 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock dips after hours as FDA seeks label change for Zepbound, traders eye obesity pill push

Eli Lilly stock dips after hours as FDA seeks label change for Zepbound, traders eye obesity pill push

Eli Lilly shares fell about 0.3% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the FDA asked drugmakers to remove suicide-risk warnings from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. The agency found no link between the drugs and increased suicide risk. Investors are watching Lilly’s plans for its oral obesity drug, orforglipron, which could launch soon at a $150 monthly price.
15 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock rises after Tecvayli trial win as JNJ eyes earnings

Johnson & Johnson stock rises after Tecvayli trial win as JNJ eyes earnings

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 2.3% to $218.55 in after-hours trading Wednesday after reporting its Tecvayli drug cut the risk of disease progression or death by 71% in a late-stage multiple myeloma trial. An independent committee recommended unblinding the study. Full results will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting. Investors await the company’s quarterly results next week.
15 January 2026
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Pfizer (PFE) stock rises as CEO calls obesity push a “Viagra”-scale bet, with earnings next in focus

Pfizer (PFE) stock rises as CEO calls obesity push a “Viagra”-scale bet, with earnings next in focus

Pfizer shares rose 2% to $25.65 Wednesday after CEO Albert Bourla said the company is “all in on obesity” and plans 10 Phase 3 trials for its Metsera compounds by 2026. Pfizer does not expect revenue growth to return until 2029 as it faces patent expirations and weaker COVID-related sales. AbbVie also announced new obesity drug plans. Novo Nordisk warned of tougher competition in 2026.
14 January 2026
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Structure Therapeutics stock jumps as Novo deal talk lifts obesity-drug names

Structure Therapeutics stock jumps as Novo deal talk lifts obesity-drug names

Structure Therapeutics (GPCR) shares surged 7.5% to $83.76 Wednesday on over 1 million shares traded, fueled by buyout speculation and renewed interest in oral obesity drugs. Novo Nordisk executives signaled openness to acquisitions, while Structure reported Phase 2b data showing its oral GLP-1 drug aleniglipron led to 11.3% placebo-adjusted weight loss at 36 weeks. Viking Therapeutics and Terns Pharmaceuticals also rose sharply.
14 January 2026
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Terns Pharmaceuticals stock jumps 10% as JPM conference puts TERN-701 back on the map

Terns Pharmaceuticals stock jumps 10% as JPM conference puts TERN-701 back on the map

Terns Pharmaceuticals shares rose 10.4% to $38.03 by midday Wednesday after the company announced 2026 targets for its chronic myeloid leukemia drug at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. The company plans a pivotal dose selection and an FDA meeting by mid-2026, following early trial data showing a 75% major molecular response at 24 weeks. Investors are watching for longer-term results and regulatory milestones.
14 January 2026
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Pfizer stock rises as CEO likens obesity-drug boom to Viagra ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Pfizer stock rises as CEO likens obesity-drug boom to Viagra ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Pfizer shares rose 1.4% to $25.51 Wednesday morning, outpacing a broader market decline. CEO Albert Bourla said the company misjudged the cash-pay obesity drug market and plans about 10 Phase 3 obesity trials in 2026. Investors are watching for Feb. 3 results and updates on late-stage trial launches. Pfizer expects no revenue growth before 2029 as it faces major patent expirations.
14 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock slips as FDA drops suicide warning for Zepbound; traders eye orforglipron, earnings next

Eli Lilly stock slips as FDA drops suicide warning for Zepbound; traders eye orforglipron, earnings next

Eli Lilly shares fell about 0.4% Wednesday after the FDA ordered drugmakers to remove suicidality warnings from obesity drugs including Zepbound. The FDA said its review found no increased risk of suicidal thoughts with GLP-1 drugs. Investors are watching for updates on Lilly’s oral obesity pill ahead of the Feb. 4 earnings call.
14 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock rises on Auris court win as talc fight and Jan. 21 earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson stock rises on Auris court win as talc fight and Jan. 21 earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.9% to $217.80 by late morning Wednesday, outperforming a 1% drop in the S&P 500. Delaware’s Supreme Court threw out part of a ruling tied to Auris Health merger payments, possibly cutting damages by hundreds of millions. Legal battles over talc litigation continue. J&J’s Q4 earnings call is scheduled for Jan. 21.
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Stock Market Today

  • Jim Cramer Warns of Further Stock Declines Amid Middle East Tensions, Sees Select Buying Opportunities
    March 20, 2026, 8:27 PM EDT. The U.S. stock market ended a difficult week as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate. CNBC's Jim Cramer said on Friday's "Mad Money" that stock declines may continue due to the war's economic impact and surging oil prices. Brent crude hit a 10-month high above $112 per barrel, which typically pressures equities. The Dow and Nasdaq flirted with correction territory, both down at least 10% from recent highs, while the S&P 500 dropped 7%. Cramer highlighted that while the conflict's resolution remains uncertain, investors should consider selective buying amid market volatility. He also previewed upcoming corporate earnings, noting KB Home's expected lukewarm report as mortgage rates impact housing sales, underscoring the Fed's cautious approach to potential rate cuts.
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