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Pharmaceuticals 26 March 2026 - 29 April 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.
Regeneron Earnings Beat, But Eylea Still Clouds REGN Stock

Regeneron Earnings Beat, But Eylea Still Clouds REGN Stock

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals reported first-quarter revenue of $3.605 billion, up 19%, and adjusted earnings of $9.47 per share, both above analyst estimates. Dupixent sales rose 33% and Libtayo 54%, while total U.S. Eylea sales fell 10%. Shares dropped 1.1% premarket. The FDA delayed a decision on a second Eylea HD syringe manufacturer; Regeneron cut its 2026 gross-margin forecast due to repairs in Ireland.
29 April 2026
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Eli Lilly’s New Weight-Loss Pill Has an Early Problem: Novo’s Head Start

Eli Lilly’s New Weight-Loss Pill Has an Early Problem: Novo’s Head Start

Eli Lilly’s new oral weight-loss drug Foundayo was prescribed 3,707 times in its second week on the U.S. market, well below Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy, which saw 18,410 prescriptions in the same period after launch. Lilly shares fell about 4% following the data, while Novo Nordisk’s U.S. shares rose nearly 6%. Foundayo was approved by the FDA on April 1 and began shipping April 6.
24 April 2026
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Novo Nordisk Stock Gets Wegovy Pill Boost as Eli Lilly’s Foundayo Starts Slow

Novo Nordisk Stock Gets Wegovy Pill Boost as Eli Lilly’s Foundayo Starts Slow

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill recorded 18,410 U.S. prescriptions in its second week, far outpacing Eli Lilly’s Foundayo at 3,707, according to IQVIA data cited by analysts. Novo’s shares rose $2.24 to $40.76, while Lilly’s fell $35.26 to $882.39. Novo said its oral semaglutide lowered HbA1c by 0.83 points more than placebo in a trial of adolescents with type 2 diabetes. The company plans to seek regulatory approval for pediatric use in 2026.
24 April 2026
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Regeneron Stock Is Back In Focus: Why Wall Street Sees More Upside After Trump Deal

Regeneron Stock Is Back In Focus: Why Wall Street Sees More Upside After Trump Deal

Regeneron shares rose 2.6% Thursday after the company announced a U.S. drug-pricing agreement and said it would offer its new Otarmeni gene therapy free in the U.S. The stock closed at $766.02, up for the week and month but down 1.3% year to date. Raymond James and Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated bullish ratings and high price targets ahead of first-quarter results due April 29.
24 April 2026
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Hims Adds Lilly’s Zepbound and Foundayo as GLP-1 Price Fight Moves Online

Hims Adds Lilly’s Zepbound and Foundayo as GLP-1 Price Fight Moves Online

Hims & Hers Health said Thursday its providers can now send prescriptions for Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Foundayo to LillyDirect, expanding branded obesity drug options on its platform. The move follows a similar deal with Novo Nordisk in March. Hims listed Foundayo from $149 a month and Zepbound from $299. The company previously stopped advertising compounded GLP-1s amid tighter U.S. regulations.
23 April 2026
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Hims & Hers Stock Slides as Amazon Enters the GLP-1 Weight-Loss Race

Hims & Hers Stock Slides as Amazon Enters the GLP-1 Weight-Loss Race

Hims & Hers Health shares fell 1.6% to $30.52 Tuesday after Amazon launched a GLP-1 weight-management program through One Medical, intensifying competition in telehealth weight loss. Amazon said its program will offer same-day pharmacy delivery in nearly 3,000 cities and 24/7 prescription renewals. Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk shares also declined. Hims is shifting away from compounded GLP-1s toward branded, FDA-approved drugs.
21 April 2026
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Eli Lilly to Buy Kelonia for Up to $7 Billion as In Vivo CAR-T Gains Ground

Eli Lilly to Buy Kelonia for Up to $7 Billion as In Vivo CAR-T Gains Ground

Eli Lilly will acquire Boston-based Kelonia Therapeutics for up to $7 billion in cash, including $3.25 billion upfront, to expand into in vivo CAR-T cancer therapies. Kelonia’s KLN-1010, in Phase 1 for multiple myeloma, generates engineered T-cells inside the patient. The deal marks Lilly’s third Massachusetts biotech purchase in 2026. Kelonia had 62 employees and nearly ran out of cash before the offer.
21 April 2026
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Pfizer Stock in Focus After FDA Priority Review as Padcev, Obesity Bets Drive Post-COVID Reset

Pfizer Stock in Focus After FDA Priority Review as Padcev, Obesity Bets Drive Post-COVID Reset

The FDA granted priority review to Pfizer and Astellas’ Padcev for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, setting an Aug. 17 decision date. Pfizer shares rose 0.8% to $27.78 after the news. The company reports first-quarter results May 5, with investors watching oncology and obesity drugs to offset declining COVID sales and loss of exclusivity on older products.
20 April 2026
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Johnson & Johnson Earnings Beat Estimates, J&J Raises 2026 Outlook Despite Stelara Slump

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Beat Estimates, J&J Raises 2026 Outlook Despite Stelara Slump

Johnson & Johnson reported first-quarter revenue of $24.1 billion, up 9.9%, and adjusted earnings of $2.70 per share, both above analyst estimates. Sales of cancer drug Darzalex hit $4 billion, while Stelara fell 60% to $656 million. The company raised its 2026 outlook, nudging full-year sales guidance to $100.8 billion. J&J shares slipped 0.27% to $237.96 in early trading.
14 April 2026
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Soleno Therapeutics Pulls Europe Drug Filing After $2.9 Billion Neurocrine Deal

Soleno Therapeutics Pulls Europe Drug Filing After $2.9 Billion Neurocrine Deal

Soleno Therapeutics withdrew its European filing for VIOKAT on Tuesday, halting a regulatory review that was expected to conclude in 2026. The move came one day after Neurocrine Biosciences agreed to acquire Soleno for $2.9 billion in cash, or $53 a share. Vykat XR, Soleno’s only marketed product, generated $190.4 million in 2025 U.S. sales. Neurocrine said it has no immediate plans for a European launch.
7 April 2026
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Soleno Therapeutics Stock Jumps After Neurocrine’s $2.9 Billion Bet on Vykat XR

Soleno Therapeutics Stock Jumps After Neurocrine’s $2.9 Billion Bet on Vykat XR

Neurocrine Biosciences will acquire Soleno Therapeutics for $53 a share in cash, valuing Soleno at $2.9 billion. The deal gives Neurocrine Vykat XR, the only FDA-approved treatment for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome. Soleno shares last traded at $52.25. The transaction is expected to close within 90 days, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.
7 April 2026
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Pfizer Stock Faces Fresh Questions as Aberdeen, Stratos and Raab & Moskowitz Trim Stakes

Pfizer Stock Faces Fresh Questions as Aberdeen, Stratos and Raab & Moskowitz Trim Stakes

Aberdeen Group, Raab & Moskowitz Asset Management, and Stratos Wealth Partners sold a combined 740,174 Pfizer shares in the fourth quarter, according to recent 13F filings. Pfizer stock traded down 0.7% at $28.12 Monday. The three firms still held about $140.9 million in Pfizer shares at year-end. Pfizer halted a major U.S. COVID shot study after the period covered by the filings.
6 April 2026
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Apellis Pharmaceuticals Stock Nears Biogen’s $5.6 Billion Bid for Syfovre and Empaveli

Apellis Pharmaceuticals Stock Nears Biogen’s $5.6 Billion Bid for Syfovre and Empaveli

Biogen agreed to buy Apellis Pharmaceuticals for $5.6 billion, offering $41 per share in cash plus sales-based rights tied to the eye drug Syfovre. Apellis shares traded at $40.23 after the announcement. The deal includes a contingent value right worth up to $4 if Syfovre hits certain sales milestones. Apellis’ board and key shareholders, holding 14%, backed the offer, which is expected to close in the second quarter.
1 April 2026
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Is Pfizer Stock a Buy? Shares Hit Fresh High as Bulls and Bears Clash Over Valuation

Is Pfizer Stock a Buy? Shares Hit Fresh High as Bulls and Bears Clash Over Valuation

Pfizer shares hit a 52-week high of $28.30 in New York Tuesday, lifted by recent drug pipeline updates and strong fourth-quarter sales. The company reported Q4 revenue of $17.56 billion and reaffirmed 2026 guidance. Some analysts remain cautious, with Acquirer’s Multiple valuing shares at $14–$15. Recent trial data showed positive results for Talzenna in prostate cancer and atirmociclib in breast cancer.
31 March 2026
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Eli Lilly and Company Stock Price: LLY Closes at $878.24 as Insilico Deal, Trial Data Put Monday in Focus

Eli Lilly and Company Stock Price: LLY Closes at $878.24 as Insilico Deal, Trial Data Put Monday in Focus

Eli Lilly secured a global licensing and research deal with Insilico Medicine worth up to $2.75 billion, including $115 million upfront. Lilly’s shares closed Friday at $878.24, down 2.1%. The company also reported positive late-stage results for Taltz with Zepbound in psoriatic arthritis and for eczema drug Ebglyss. Novo Nordisk launched a rival oral obesity pill in the U.S. earlier this month.
29 March 2026
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Falls 4.6% After FDA Label Warning Hits Alyftrek, Trikafta

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Falls 4.6% After FDA Label Warning Hits Alyftrek, Trikafta

Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares fell 4.6% to $433.07 Friday after updated U.S. safety warnings on its cystic fibrosis drugs Alyftrek and Trikafta cited reports of serious neuropsychiatric events. The new labels advise close monitoring for symptoms such as depression and suicidal thoughts. Vertex expects 2026 revenue to remain heavily dependent on cystic fibrosis treatments, despite ongoing efforts to expand its pipeline.
28 March 2026
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Terns Pharmaceuticals (TERN) Stock Holds Near Merck’s $53 Offer After $6.7 Billion Buyout

Terns Pharmaceuticals (TERN) Stock Holds Near Merck’s $53 Offer After $6.7 Billion Buyout

Terns Pharmaceuticals shares traded at $52.86 in U.S. premarket Thursday, just below Merck’s $53-per-share cash offer after Merck agreed to acquire the company for about $6.7 billion. The deal centers on Terns’ leukemia drug TERN-701, which showed a 75% major molecular response rate in early trials. The offer requires over 50% of shares tendered and antitrust approval. Terns would owe Merck $235 million if it accepts a higher bid.
26 March 2026
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  • Corn Futures Slide Amidst Stable U.S. Crop Progress and Export Declines
    June 22, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT. Corn futures fell between 2.5 and 6 cents on Monday, with the national average cash price dropping by 5.75 cents to $3.81 3/4. The USDA Crop Progress report indicated 97% of the U.S. corn crop has emerged, aligning with the five-year average, and condition ratings held steady at 68% good to excellent. Export shipments declined 11.87% week-on-week to 1.454 million metric tons, with Mexico as the top destination. Managed money traders expanded net short positions, reflecting bearish sentiment. Brazilian corn production was revised slightly downward to 139.94 million metric tons. Futures contracts for July, September, and December all closed lower, signaling cautious market outlook amid steady crop conditions and decreased exports.

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