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Pharmaceuticals News 28 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Johnson & Johnson stock today: JNJ steadies after talc court win, EU panel backs AKEEGA expansion

Johnson & Johnson stock today: JNJ steadies after talc court win, EU panel backs AKEEGA expansion

Johnson & Johnson shares were flat midday after a U.S. judge dismissed a fraud lawsuit tied to its talc bankruptcy strategy. The company also reported a positive opinion from a European drug panel on expanding AKEEGA’s use for prostate cancer. Plaintiffs’ lawyers are considering an appeal. JNJ traded near $227 as broader markets slipped.
30 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price: JNJ closes lower after talc fraud suit tossed — what investors watch next

Johnson & Johnson stock price: JNJ closes lower after talc fraud suit tossed — what investors watch next

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 0.19% to $227.29 after a U.S. judge dismissed a fraud lawsuit over its talc-bankruptcy strategy. The stock later rose to $227.98 in after-hours trading. The ruling found plaintiffs failed to show harm from paused cases. Investors now watch for appeals and upcoming drug pricing changes.
30 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock barely budges after $1.93bn autoimmune pact; Trump touts six U.S. plants

Eli Lilly stock barely budges after $1.93bn autoimmune pact; Trump touts six U.S. plants

Eli Lilly shares closed up 0.03% at $1,024.14 after announcing new research deals in autoimmune disease and gene-editing for hearing loss. Repertoire Immune Medicines will receive $85 million upfront in a collaboration potentially worth $1.84 billion. Lilly also signed a gene-editing agreement with Seamless Therapeutics valued up to $1.12 billion. Investors await Feb. 4 earnings for updates on demand and supply.
30 January 2026
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Olema Pharmaceuticals (OLMA) stock jumps 6% in a weak market — what to watch next

Olema Pharmaceuticals (OLMA) stock jumps 6% in a weak market — what to watch next

Olema Pharmaceuticals shares rose 5.8% to $25.99 Thursday afternoon, adding about $127 million in market value as broader indexes fell. Trading volume reached 926,000 shares. No new company news emerged, but traders are watching for Olema’s March update and progress on its late-stage palazestrant trial. The company reported over $500 million in cash and equivalents as of Dec. 31, 2025.
29 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price drifts after record-area run as Morgan Stanley upgrade keeps spotlight on new drugs

Johnson & Johnson stock price drifts after record-area run as Morgan Stanley upgrade keeps spotlight on new drugs

Johnson & Johnson shares slipped 0.1% to $227.43 by midday Thursday after peaking near record highs, following a Morgan Stanley upgrade and a price target hike to $262. The FDA approved a new Darzalex Faspro combination for multiple myeloma on Jan. 27. CEO Joaquin Duato’s spouse sold 100,000 shares last week, SEC filings show. J&J forecasts 2026 sales up to $100.5 billion and EPS up to $11.63.
29 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price today: LLY rises on $1.93 billion Repertoire deal as earnings near

Eli Lilly stock price today: LLY rises on $1.93 billion Repertoire deal as earnings near

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.5% Thursday after Repertoire Immune Medicines announced a partnership with the company worth up to $1.93 billion. The deal follows Lilly’s $1.12 billion gene-editing agreement targeting hearing loss. Investors are also watching for Medicare’s plan to include Trulicity in upcoming price negotiations. Lilly’s earnings report is expected Feb. 4.
29 January 2026
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GSK shares tick higher after Citi’s neutral call as Feb. 4 results loom

GSK shares tick higher after Citi’s neutral call as Feb. 4 results loom

GSK shares rose 0.34% to 1,823.75 pence early Thursday in London after a 2.42% drop Wednesday. Citi began coverage with a Neutral rating and a 1,900p target, noting pipeline improvements but warning on valuation. Investors await GSK’s Feb. 4 earnings for updates on vaccines, HIV treatments, and 2026 guidance. GSK’s RSV vaccine Arexvy recently gained EU approval for adults 18 and older.
29 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price rises as Morgan Stanley upgrades JNJ and FDA clears new Darzalex regimen

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises as Morgan Stanley upgrades JNJ and FDA clears new Darzalex regimen

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.5% to $227.72 Wednesday after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $262. The FDA approved expanded use of J&J’s Darzalex Faspro for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients ineligible for stem cell transplants. A regulatory filing showed CEO Joaquin Duato’s spouse sold about $22 million in shares.
29 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock drops after hours: Medicare pricing talks and GLP-1 battle back in focus

Eli Lilly stock drops after hours: Medicare pricing talks and GLP-1 battle back in focus

Eli Lilly shares fell about 1.5% to $1,023.80 in after-hours trading Wednesday after U.S. Medicare added Trulicity to its drug-price negotiation list, setting a Feb. 28 participation deadline. Lilly also signed a deal worth up to $1.12 billion with Seamless Therapeutics to develop gene-editing treatments for hearing loss.
29 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock rises on Darzalex Faspro FDA nod as traders size up drug-pricing risks

Johnson & Johnson stock rises on Darzalex Faspro FDA nod as traders size up drug-pricing risks

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.2% to $227.06 after the FDA approved Darzalex Faspro for use with the VRd regimen in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients ineligible for stem cell transplant. The approval is based on the CEPHEUS trial, which showed improved outcomes. The move comes as Medicare named 15 drugs for future price negotiations, pressuring the sector.
28 January 2026
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Pfizer stock drops as Medicare puts Xeljanz on 2028 price-talk list, earnings next week

Pfizer stock drops as Medicare puts Xeljanz on 2028 price-talk list, earnings next week

Pfizer shares fell 1.8% to $26.02 after U.S. Medicare included Xeljanz in its upcoming drug price negotiations, set to begin in 2026 with prices effective in 2028. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services named 15 drugs for talks, and companies must decide by February 28 whether to participate. Investors are awaiting Pfizer’s February 3 earnings for updates on pricing risks.
28 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:58 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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