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Pharmaceuticals 12 February 2026 - 23 February 2026

Eli Lilly stock pops after Novo trial miss, new Zepbound pen gets FDA nod

Eli Lilly stock pops after Novo trial miss, new Zepbound pen gets FDA nod

Eli Lilly shares climbed nearly 5% late Monday after Novo Nordisk reported its obesity drug CagriSema underperformed Lilly’s Zepbound in a head-to-head trial. Novo’s U.S.-listed shares dropped over 16%. CagriSema showed 23% weight loss after 84 weeks, compared to 25.5% for Zepbound. The trial failed to prove CagriSema was not worse than tirzepatide on weight loss.
Organon stock jumps in premarket after MIUDELLA licensing deal, with 10-K filing in focus

Organon stock jumps in premarket after MIUDELLA licensing deal, with 10-K filing in focus

Organon shares jumped 7.8% to $8.10 in premarket trading Monday after the company announced a global licensing deal for MIUDELLA, a hormone-free copper IUD from Sebela Pharmaceuticals. Organon agreed to pay $27.5 million upfront and up to $505 million in sales-based milestones, pending antitrust and FDA approvals. The company’s dividend record date is Monday, with payment set for March 12.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals stock jumps premarket after FDA clears Bysanti — what to watch at the open

Vanda Pharmaceuticals stock jumps premarket after FDA clears Bysanti — what to watch at the open

Vanda Pharmaceuticals shares jumped 33% to $7.68 in premarket trading Monday after the FDA approved its new antipsychotic pill, Bysanti, late Friday. The drug, milsaperidone, is bioequivalent to Vanda’s existing Fanapt and will be available commercially in the third quarter of 2026. Traders are watching whether the rally holds at the open and how Bysanti will compete in a crowded market.
Johnson & Johnson stock price: JNJ heads into Monday as Tremfya data lands and dividend date nears

Johnson & Johnson stock price: JNJ heads into Monday as Tremfya data lands and dividend date nears

Johnson & Johnson shares closed at $242.49 on Friday, down 1.8%. The company released new three-year Tremfya data in ulcerative colitis over the weekend. J&J stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 24, with a $1.30-per-share payout set for March 10. A potential $20 billion sale of its DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit remains under discussion.
Johnson & Johnson stock price: JNJ heads into Monday with DePuy sale talk and Tremfya data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: JNJ heads into Monday with DePuy sale talk and Tremfya data

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 1.8% to $242.49 Friday after Reuters reported the company is preparing a potential $20 billion sale of its DePuy Synthes orthopedics unit. J&J released new long-term data for Tremfya in ulcerative colitis, showing 80.8% remission at week 140. The company did not comment on the reported DePuy sale. Investors await management updates in March and April.
GSK share price slips as Arexvy RSV data lands and stock goes ex-dividend

GSK share price slips as Arexvy RSV data lands and stock goes ex-dividend

GSK shares fell 0.4% in early London trading Thursday after the company released new real-world data on its RSV vaccine Arexvy and the stock went ex-dividend. A U.S. study linked Arexvy to reduced RSV-related hospitalisations and lower rates of major cardiovascular events in adults over 60. GSK also bought back 420,000 shares on Feb. 17. Investors await further RSV data and updates on dividends.
Why CSL’s share price is moving: Lilly clazakizumab deal, buyback pace and the next dividend date

Why CSL’s share price is moving: Lilly clazakizumab deal, buyback pace and the next dividend date

CSL shares closed up 0.95% at A$154.19 in Sydney, marking a second consecutive gain after announcing a US$100 million licensing deal with Eli Lilly for clazakizumab. ASX filings showed CSL continued its share buyback and a director increased holdings. The stock remains about 15% below early-February levels. CEO Paul McKenzie is set to retire, with Gordon Naylor named interim chief.
Why GSK stock is moving today: Exdensur EU nod and a fresh buyback

Why GSK stock is moving today: Exdensur EU nod and a fresh buyback

GSK shares rose 1.1% to 2,263 pence after the European Commission approved its twice-yearly asthma drug Exdensur and the company launched a new tranche of share buybacks. GSK will repurchase up to £0.45 billion in shares by April 24. The company also reported new real-world data showing its RSV vaccine Arexvy was 75.6% effective against RSV-related hospitalisation in adults over 60.
Eli Lilly stock in focus as Retevmo lung cancer trial meets endpoint, with trading back Tuesday

Eli Lilly stock in focus as Retevmo lung cancer trial meets endpoint, with trading back Tuesday

Eli Lilly reported its cancer drug Retevmo beat placebo on event-free survival in a Phase 3 trial for early-stage RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer. U.S. markets are closed for Presidents Day, delaying any stock reaction until Tuesday. Lilly shares last closed at $1,040, up 0.2% Friday. Full trial data will be presented at a future medical meeting.
AbbVie stock ends higher Friday; what traders watch for ABBV after the Presidents Day break

AbbVie stock ends higher Friday; what traders watch for ABBV after the Presidents Day break

AbbVie shares closed up 1.8% at $231.50 Friday, outpacing Johnson & Johnson. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Investors are weighing AbbVie’s drug-pricing moves and pipeline as the company shifts away from Humira after patent loss. Trading volume topped its recent average, with the stock about 5% below its 52-week high.
Healthcare stocks head into Presidents Day break after Dexcom, Moderna lift XLV

Healthcare stocks head into Presidents Day break after Dexcom, Moderna lift XLV

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) rose 1.1% to $157.67 Friday, led by Dexcom’s 7.6% jump and Moderna’s 5.3% gain after earnings. Dexcom beat Q4 estimates and reiterated its 2026 outlook, while Moderna forecast up to 10% revenue growth, citing overseas markets. Broader markets saw tech lag as inflation data cooled. U.S. exchanges close Monday for Presidents Day.
Vertex stock jumps nearly 6% on Oppenheimer upgrade as traders size up new drug pipeline

Vertex stock jumps nearly 6% on Oppenheimer upgrade as traders size up new drug pipeline

Vertex shares jumped 5.7% to $491.47 Friday after Oppenheimer upgraded the stock, citing growth plans beyond cystic fibrosis. The company set 2026 revenue guidance at up to $13.1 billion, with at least $500 million expected from new products. Vertex highlighted gene-editing, pain, and kidney therapies in its outlook. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day.
Moderna stock price jumps late after earnings beat, but FDA flu setback hangs over MRNA

Moderna stock price jumps late after earnings beat, but FDA flu setback hangs over MRNA

Moderna shares climbed 5% to $42.23 in after-hours trading Friday after beating fourth-quarter revenue estimates and reaffirming its 2026 growth outlook. The FDA refused to file Moderna’s flu vaccine application, prompting the company to seek a Type A meeting. The flu shot is under review in Europe, Canada, and Australia. Moderna reported Q4 revenue of $678 million and a $2.11 per share loss.
Merck stock pops on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what to watch ahead of ASCO GU

Merck stock pops on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what to watch ahead of ASCO GU

Merck shares climbed 1.8% to $121.41 in after-hours trading Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock and raised its price target. The move comes ahead of key cancer study results set for release at the ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium later this month. Merck’s chief marketing officer sold 10,000 shares on Feb. 12. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday; trading resumes Tuesday.
Eli Lilly stock price climbs as $1.5 billion pill stockpile sharpens focus on FDA April decision

Eli Lilly stock price climbs as $1.5 billion pill stockpile sharpens focus on FDA April decision

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.6% to $1,044.62 after the company disclosed $1.5 billion in pre-launch inventory for its experimental obesity pill, orforglipron, ahead of an expected FDA decision in April. The company also repurchased $4.1 billion in shares in 2025 and raised its quarterly dividend. Chinese regulators approved Lilly’s mirikizumab for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. U.S. stocks slipped in midday trading.
Eli Lilly stock climbs near 2%: China drug approval and GLP-1 pill race in focus

Eli Lilly stock climbs near 2%: China drug approval and GLP-1 pill race in focus

Eli Lilly shares rose 1.8% to $1,033.23 in late morning New York trade after Chinese regulators approved mirikizumab for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Investors are watching a Feb. 13 ex-dividend date and an expected U.S. decision in April on Lilly’s oral weight-loss pill. Novo Nordisk shares slipped as it announced plans to launch Wegovy in vials.

Stock Market Today

  • Eldorado Gold Ranked 47th Among Analysts in Metals Channel Mining Titans Index
    March 20, 2026, 12:51 PM EDT. Eldorado Gold Corp (EGO) ranks 47th out of 50 stocks in the Metals Channel Global Mining Titans Index based on average broker analyst recommendations. The index tracks top global metals and mining firms, adjusting regularly for market shifts in commodity prices and policy. Though EGO's low rank might suggest challenges, some investors see potential upside in contrarian bets. EGO operates in the Precious Metals sector alongside peers like Newmont Corp (NEM) and Barrick Mining Corp (B), both sliding about 2.6-2.7% today. EGO itself is down roughly 2% midday Friday, reflecting sector-wide pressures. Analysts' opinions reflect cautious sentiment but highlight potential opportunities amid market volatility.
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