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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

Viking Therapeutics' Billion-Dollar Bet: Can VK2735 Compete in the Weight-Loss Gold Rush?

Viking Therapeutics' VK2735 targets the $100+ billion weight-loss market. Success could drive massive stock appreciation, but clinical and competitive risks remain substantial.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sarah Sidlow

Ardelyx CEO Sells $243K in Stock as Biotech Eyes Recovery

Ardelyx CEO sells $243K in shares via routine trading plan as company improves operationally; analysts see 170% upside potential.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

Veeva Stock Plunges 37% But AI Bets and $20B Market Offer Upside

$VEEV tumbles 37% but fortress market position, AI investments, and $20B TAM suggest attractive risk-reward at 20x forward earnings.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Tanya Rawat

ORIC Pharmaceuticals Crashes 25% After Hours Despite Positive Trial Data

ORIC Pharmaceuticals surged then crashed 25% after-hours despite publishing positive Phase 1b trial results for cancer therapy candidate rinzimetostat, highlighting biotech market skepticism.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Brumley

Agios Pharma Soars 21% on FDA Fast-Track Win for Sickle Cell Drug

Agios Pharmaceuticals surges on FDA accelerated approval for mitapivat sickle cell treatment, enabling faster path to full approval despite company's ongoing losses.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Andy Gould

Agios Insider Sells $82K in Stock, But RSU Vesting—Not Confidence—Tells Real Story

Agios insider Krishnan sells $82K in shares via routine RSU tax-withholding event. Retains 16,200 unvested RSUs and recent equity grants signal confidence amid PYRUKYND's 86% revenue growth.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Biogen Acquires Apellis for $5.6B to Bolster Rare Disease Portfolio

Biogen acquires Apellis Pharmaceuticals for $5.6 billion in cash, gaining two FDA-approved therapies with $689M in 2025 projected sales and mid-to-high teens growth expectations.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Seena Hassouna

Sionna CLO Liquidates Full Stock Position While Holding Significant Options

Sionna CLO liquidated 10,250 shares for $347k via pre-scheduled plan while retaining 50,935 options. Dual clinical trials expected mid-2026 with $310.3M cash runway through 2028.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Alvotech

Alvotech Files 2025 Annual Report, Providing Full Financial Disclosure to US Investors

Alvotech files 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F with SEC, providing comprehensive financial disclosures to U.S. investors via SEC Edgar and company website.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Alvotech

Icelandic Biotech Alvotech Files 2025 Annual Report, Expands Global Biosimilar Footprint

Alvotech files 2025 Form 20-F, revealing operations across six continents as the Icelandic biosimilar developer pursues international market expansion.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Biogen Stock Surges on FDA Nod for High-Dose Spinraza in Rare Muscle Disease

$BIOG rallies as FDA approves high-dose Spinraza for spinal muscular atrophy, while litifilimab shows positive Phase 2 lupus results.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Volkman

Corcept Therapeutics Surges 9% on FDA Approval of Cancer Drug Lifyorli

Corcept Therapeutics stock surged 9% following FDA approval of cancer drug Lifyorli. An analyst upgraded the stock to hold amid concerns about existing Korlym franchise performance.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jonathan Ponciano

Ligand CFO Cashes In on 80% Rally; Strong Fundamentals Support Gain

Ligand Pharmaceuticals CFO Octavio Espinoza sold $688K in stock under a prearranged plan. The sale reflects portfolio diversification, not concerns, as the biotech firm posts strong 2025 results.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jonathan Ponciano

Xenon Pharma Soars 55% on Trial Success Despite Insider Share Sale

Xenon Pharmaceuticals' CMO sold $78K in shares via routine vesting, as stock surges 55% following positive Phase 3 trial results and $750M capital raise.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vandana Singh

Novartis Doubles Down on Allergies With $2B Excellergy Acquisition

Novartis acquires Excellergy for up to $2 billion to develop Exl-111, a next-generation anti-IgE allergy drug in Phase 1 trials, strengthening its immunology pipeline.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

Regeneron Stock Rally Masks Reality: Respectable Returns, Not Millionaire-Maker Gains

Regeneron's 35% recovery masks limited multimillionaire potential at $79B valuation, positioning shares for S&P-matching returns rather than exceptional gains.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Na

Novartis to Acquire Excellergy for Up to $2B, Bolstering Anti-IgE Allergy Portfolio

Novartis to acquire private biotech Excellergy for up to $2B, adding next-generation anti-IgE antibody Exl-111 targeting food allergy, chronic urticaria, and allergic asthma.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Eric Volkman

Celcuity Beats Loss Expectations, Stock Surges on Strengthened Cash Position

Celcuity stock rises over 4% after beating loss expectations and securing $166M cash position, with phase 3 trial results anticipated in Q2.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jonathan Ponciano

Apogee CEO Sells $1.5M in Stock Despite 100% Surge; Clinical Data Tells Real Story

Apogee Therapeutics CEO sells $1.5M in shares via pre-planned program amid stock's 100% surge, but bullish clinical data and $350M capitalization warrant investor focus.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jonathan Ponciano

Palvella Stock Soars 340% as COO Executes Pre-Planned Share Sale

Palvella COO sells ~$508K in shares via pre-planned trading arrangement amid 340% annual surge, driven by strong Phase 3 QTORIN rapamycin data and upcoming NDA submission.
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