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Wall Street Sees BMY Lift, BIIB Rise, REGN Uncertainty
SocialMay 1, 2026

Wall Street Sees BMY Lift, BIIB Rise, REGN Uncertainty

Latest snapshot of Wall Street's take on a trio of earnings reports, from @ByJonGardner and @realJacobBell Bristol Myers’ legacy lift, Biogen’s blue skies and Regeneron’s murky outlook https://t.co/PnGb0o93WL $BIIB $BMY $REGN

By Ben Fidler
UniQure Pursues UK Approval for Huntington’s Gene Therapy
SocialApr 30, 2026

UniQure Pursues UK Approval for Huntington’s Gene Therapy

UniQure, in ‘symbolic’ win, to seek UK approval of Huntington’s gene therapy https://t.co/plxdEw43FD by @Lilah_Alvarado $QURE + 22% #GeneTherapy

By Ben Fidler
Teva Spends $700M on Tourette Drug, Shares Jump 11%
SocialApr 29, 2026

Teva Spends $700M on Tourette Drug, Shares Jump 11%

Teva nabs experimental Tourette drug in $700M Emalex buyout https://t.co/z1byYRgYul by @realJacobBell $TEVA + 11%

By Ben Fidler
FDA Pilots Real-Time Trials as AbbVie Eyes KRAS Biotech
SocialApr 29, 2026

FDA Pilots Real-Time Trials as AbbVie Eyes KRAS Biotech

FDA tests out ‘real-time’ clinical trials; AbbVie closes in on a KRAS biotech https://t.co/diuieVTJ3g $ABBV $LLY $GSK $IONS $PFE #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Chiesi Acquires KalVista for $1.9B Rare Disease Drug
SocialApr 29, 2026

Chiesi Acquires KalVista for $1.9B Rare Disease Drug

Chiesi to buy KalVista in $1.9B deal for rare disease drug https://t.co/VR9hDYGLGJ by Kristin Jensen $KALV $PHVS $NTLA $BCRX $IONS

By Ben Fidler
Pfizer Secures Patent Extension for Leading Rare‑Disease Drug
SocialApr 28, 2026

Pfizer Secures Patent Extension for Leading Rare‑Disease Drug

Pfizer deals extend patent life for a top-selling rare disease drug https://t.co/uXXbtLaIOL $PFE $BBIO $ALNY $IONS

By Ben Fidler
FDA Accuses Amgen of Data Manipulation; Erasca Falls
SocialApr 28, 2026

FDA Accuses Amgen of Data Manipulation; Erasca Falls

FDA claims Amgen drug data were ‘manipulated’; Erasca slides despite ‘home run’ results https://t.co/UbftjXwEwa $AMGN $ERAS - 53% $RCKT $JANX

By Ben Fidler
Coultreon Secures $125M to Test Former Galapagos Immune Drug
SocialApr 28, 2026

Coultreon Secures $125M to Test Former Galapagos Immune Drug

Coultreon banks $125M to support testing of former Galapagos immune drug https://t.co/PUsEu2i7Vv by @Lilah_Alvarado $GLPG #biotech #startups

By Ben Fidler
Biotech Firms Rise to Top, Sector More Investable Now
SocialApr 28, 2026

Biotech Firms Rise to Top, Sector More Investable Now

A group of biotechs have recently ascended into the sector’s upper ranks, suggesting the sector may be more ‘investable’ now than it once was, @gwendolynawu reports: https://t.co/WRl1jpnA9G $BBIO $ARGX $MDGL $INSM #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Eli Lilly Acquires Ajax to Strengthen JAK Pipeline
SocialApr 27, 2026

Eli Lilly Acquires Ajax to Strengthen JAK Pipeline

Lilly to buy startup Ajax in bid for a better JAK drug https://t.co/RMQQZ4mRFG $INCY $BMY $LLY $TAK #biotech #startups

By Ben Fidler
Lilly Slides as FDA Plans Psychedelic Voucher Program
SocialApr 24, 2026

Lilly Slides as FDA Plans Psychedelic Voucher Program

Lilly tumbles on Foundayo’s shaky week; FDA to issue vouchers for psychedelics https://t.co/kWvYtFeif0 $LLY - 4% $NVO + 6% $REGN $AMGN $BBOT #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Roche Bets on Cancer and Obesity Drugs Amid Biosimilar Pressure
SocialApr 23, 2026

Roche Bets on Cancer and Obesity Drugs Amid Biosimilar Pressure

Roche, facing biosimilar threats, puts faith in new cancer and obesity drugs https://t.co/IIt0INA9sI @ByJonGardner $RHHBY

By Ben Fidler
Sanofi Reports Strong Sales Amid Growing R&D Pressure
SocialApr 23, 2026

Sanofi Reports Strong Sales Amid Growing R&D Pressure

Sanofi posts upbeat sales as R&D pressure builds https://t.co/4WUccjXY5D by Kristin Jensen $SNY + 2% $REGN

By Ben Fidler
Moderna Launches mRNA Bird Flu Trial After Funding Loss
SocialApr 22, 2026

Moderna Launches mRNA Bird Flu Trial After Funding Loss

Moderna, after losing US funding, rebounds to start mRNA bird flu vaccine trial https://t.co/cKyC9jfWAj by Kristin Jensen $MRNA

By Ben Fidler
Merck Expands AI Push; Roche Reports MS Drug Data
SocialApr 22, 2026

Merck Expands AI Push; Roche Reports MS Drug Data

Merck adds to pharma’s AI push; Roche details MS drug results https://t.co/VmpWyLhP9A $MRK $RHHBY $TGTX $RCUS $GILD #biotech

By Ben Fidler
BioAge's Inflammation Drug Shows Best‑in‑class Promise
SocialApr 21, 2026

BioAge's Inflammation Drug Shows Best‑in‑class Promise

BioAge says early data suggest ‘best-in-class’ potential for inflammation drug https://t.co/D2owlYxCRa by Kristin Jensen $BIOA $LLY $NMRA

By Ben Fidler
Trump Order Boosts Psychedelic Biotech Stocks
SocialApr 21, 2026

Trump Order Boosts Psychedelic Biotech Stocks

Trump executive order lifts psychedelics biotechs https://t.co/3H00cxuF4A by @realJacobBell $GHRS $HRELP $DFTX $ENVB $COMP $ATAI #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Serif Targets Revolutionary Genetic Medicine Platform
SocialApr 21, 2026

Serif Targets Revolutionary Genetic Medicine Platform

Serif, Flagship’s latest biotech, aims to make a new kind of genetic medicine https://t.co/kvmbF3xYKu by @gwendolynawu #biotech #startups @FlagshipPioneer

By Ben Fidler
Nektar Jumps as Alopecia Drug Shows Promise
SocialApr 20, 2026

Nektar Jumps as Alopecia Drug Shows Promise

Nektar surges again as alopecia drug shows new promise in extension study https://t.co/UV0ccY4HiR @ByJonGardner $NKTR + 25% $LLY

By Ben Fidler
AACR 2026 Unveils Merck Breakthrough and Lung Cancer Hope
SocialApr 20, 2026

AACR 2026 Unveils Merck Breakthrough and Lung Cancer Hope

AACR 2026: Revolution’s next prospect, Merck’s reveal and a lung cancer battle https://t.co/u2iwCd3DKv #AACR26 $RVMD $MRK $NUVL $NUVB

By Ben Fidler
UCB to Acquire Neurona for $1.2B, Targeting Seizure Cell Therapy
SocialApr 17, 2026

UCB to Acquire Neurona for $1.2B, Targeting Seizure Cell Therapy

UCB, betting on seizure cell therapy, to buy Neurona for up to $1.2B https://t.co/LxI1Omodan by @realJacobBell $UCB

By Ben Fidler
Lilly's Obesity Pill Gains Momentum; OpenAI Launches Discovery Tool
SocialApr 17, 2026

Lilly's Obesity Pill Gains Momentum; OpenAI Launches Discovery Tool

Lilly’s obesity pill off to a strong start; OpenAI debuts new drug discovery tool https://t.co/upwygATKAv $LLY $GILD $JANX #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Kailera Raises $625M in Major Biotech IPO
SocialApr 17, 2026

Kailera Raises $625M in Major Biotech IPO

From @gwendolynawu: Kailera nets $625M in one of biotech’s biggest-ever IPOs https://t.co/SJWx2QBmSn $KLRA #biotech $LLY $NVO $GPCR $VKTX #IPO

By Ben Fidler
Replimune Downsizes While MeiraGTx Regains Eye Therapy
SocialApr 16, 2026

Replimune Downsizes While MeiraGTx Regains Eye Therapy

Replimune cuts staff; MeiraGTx reacquires eye gene therapy https://t.co/LqGPyNzRA3 $REPL $MGTX $JNJ $BIIB $RVMD $APLS

By Ben Fidler
Novo Partners OpenAI as Ideaya's Eye Data Disappoints
SocialApr 14, 2026

Novo Partners OpenAI as Ideaya's Eye Data Disappoints

Novo teams with OpenAI; Ideaya gets muted response to eye drug data https://t.co/U6sDZlMxyQ $NVO $IDYA $REGN $GSK

By Ben Fidler
Off‑the‑Shelf CAR‑T Shows Promise Delaying Lymphoma Relapse
SocialApr 13, 2026

Off‑the‑Shelf CAR‑T Shows Promise Delaying Lymphoma Relapse

Allogene data suggest ‘off-the-shelf’ CAR-T could delay relapse in lymphoma https://t.co/UrSNYpQFqB by @gwendolynawu $ALLO + 25%

By Ben Fidler
Pancreatic Cancer Drug Nearly Doubles Survival in Trial
SocialApr 13, 2026

Pancreatic Cancer Drug Nearly Doubles Survival in Trial

Revolution pancreatic cancer drug nearly doubles survival in key trial https://t.co/SvJicU0LIz @ByJonGardner $RVMD + 38%

By Ben Fidler
Avalyn Targets Hard-to-Treat Lung Disease, Prepares IPO
SocialApr 9, 2026

Avalyn Targets Hard-to-Treat Lung Disease, Prepares IPO

Chasing a tough-to-treat lung disease, Avalyn plans an IPO https://t.co/743svTKTS4 by @gwendolynawu #IPO $AVLN $BMY $ABBV

By Ben Fidler
Eli Lilly's GLP-1 Pill Ignites Rivalry with Novo
SocialApr 9, 2026

Eli Lilly's GLP-1 Pill Ignites Rivalry with Novo

Lilly launches GLP-1 pill, kicking off showdown with Novo Nordisk https://t.co/zM6udFvuNE by Kristin Jensen $LLY $NVO #obesity

By Ben Fidler
Novo Undercuts Lilly with Pricier Wegovy; Insmed Braces for Flop
SocialApr 8, 2026

Novo Undercuts Lilly with Pricier Wegovy; Insmed Braces for Flop

Novo underprices Lilly with higher-dose Wegovy; Insmed absorbs ‘expected’ study failure https://t.co/jN9GuuOf4s $NVO $LLY $INSM $VRTX $BIIB

By Ben Fidler
Gilead's $3.1B Deal Expands ADC Portfolio
SocialApr 7, 2026

Gilead's $3.1B Deal Expands ADC Portfolio

Gilead continues M&A surge with $3.1B deal for ADC specialist Tubulis https://t.co/xEMXvDq2LL by @gwendolynawu $GILD #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Study Shows Subcutaneous Tepezza Matches Infused Version
SocialApr 6, 2026

Study Shows Subcutaneous Tepezza Matches Infused Version

Under-the-skin Tepezza comparable to infused version in key study, Amgen says https://t.co/rOQqbRmEpL $AMGN $VRDN - 25%

By Ben Fidler
Key FDA Decisions Shaping Biotech Q2 2026
SocialMar 30, 2026

Key FDA Decisions Shaping Biotech Q2 2026

New: 5 FDA decisions to watch in the second quarter of 2026 https://t.co/AVvu8i9kgh $REPL $LLY $AXSM $PFE $ARVN $IONS $ARWR #biotech

By Ben Fidler
AstraZeneca's Lung Drug Scores Unexpected COPD Trial Win
SocialMar 27, 2026

AstraZeneca's Lung Drug Scores Unexpected COPD Trial Win

AstraZeneca lung drug gets ‘surprise’ win in COPD trials https://t.co/QuRlOQtzdT @ByJonGardner $AZN $RGN $SNY $RHHBY

By Ben Fidler
Novartis Acquires Excellergy to Secure Xolair Successor
SocialMar 27, 2026

Novartis Acquires Excellergy to Secure Xolair Successor

Novartis targets Xolair successor in buyout of startup Excellergy https://t.co/eGYQ2AxTd5 by @gwendolynawu $NVS $RHHBY #startups #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Obesity Drug News Sinks Wave, Lifts Kodiak
SocialMar 26, 2026

Obesity Drug News Sinks Wave, Lifts Kodiak

Wave crashes on obesity drug update; Kodiak’s reboot pays dividends https://t.co/20H9OXVtIB $WVE - 54% $KOD + 58%

By Ben Fidler
FDA Approval Propels Denali, Boosts Rare Disease Biotech
SocialMar 26, 2026

FDA Approval Propels Denali, Boosts Rare Disease Biotech

FDA clears Denali drug in ‘clear step’ for rare disease biotechs https://t.co/x9yL4nyPaj by Kristin Jensen $DNLI #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Former Acorda CEO Joins Parkinson’s Cell Therapy Startup
SocialMar 24, 2026

Former Acorda CEO Joins Parkinson’s Cell Therapy Startup

How former Acorda CEO Ron Cohen landed at a Parkinson’s cell therapy startup https://t.co/93JYvJGM9I by @realJacobBell #biotech #startups

By Ben Fidler
FDA Review and Study Data Lift Insmed Stock
SocialMar 23, 2026

FDA Review and Study Data Lift Insmed Stock

FDA seeks feedback on voucher program; Study data lift ‘overhang’ on Insmed shares https://t.co/BCRJAUwGIJ $INSM + 7% $SRPT $SNY $GSK #biotech

By Ben Fidler
RBC Flags Revolution, Xenon, Arrowhead as Top Biotech Takeover Targets
SocialMar 18, 2026

RBC Flags Revolution, Xenon, Arrowhead as Top Biotech Takeover Targets

RBC: Revolution, Xenon, Arrowhead among top #biotech takeover targets https://t.co/h1toH9szrU by @realJacobBell $ARWR $XENE $RVMD $DYNE

By Ben Fidler
Excalipoint Secures $69M for Next‑Gen T‑Cell Engagers
SocialMar 18, 2026

Excalipoint Secures $69M for Next‑Gen T‑Cell Engagers

Chinese biotech startup Excalipoint banks $69M for next-gen T cell engagers https://t.co/809RqRWJNL by @gwendolynawu #biotech #startups

By Ben Fidler
Bicycle Cuts 30% Staff, Abandons Padcev Challenger
SocialMar 17, 2026

Bicycle Cuts 30% Staff, Abandons Padcev Challenger

Bicycle to lay off 30% of staff, pivot away from Padcev challenger https://t.co/m3JFu2mwoB @ByJonGardner $BCYC $PFE $MRK

By Ben Fidler
Pfizer's Ibrance Successor Advances with Fresh Study Data
SocialMar 17, 2026

Pfizer's Ibrance Successor Advances with Fresh Study Data

Pfizer’s Ibrance successor moves forward with new study data https://t.co/ozXAZYmc3M by Kristin Jensen $PFE $LLY $NVS $RHHBY $ONC

By Ben Fidler
R1 Secures $78M to Advance Kidney Drug Development
SocialMar 17, 2026

R1 Secures $78M to Advance Kidney Drug Development

R1 starts up with $78M, aiming for a better kidney drug https://t.co/PQQjX47ODM by @gwendolynawu #biotecjh #startups

By Ben Fidler
CytomX Jumps 66% on Promising Colorectal ADC Data
SocialMar 16, 2026

CytomX Jumps 66% on Promising Colorectal ADC Data

CytomX surges on positive data for ‘masked’ ADC in colorectal cancer https://t.co/PxQMISvyri by @Lilah_Alvarado $CTMX + 66%

By Ben Fidler
Structure's GLP-1 Pill Shows Best-in-Class Obesity Results
SocialMar 16, 2026

Structure's GLP-1 Pill Shows Best-in-Class Obesity Results

Structure’s GLP-1 pill shows ‘best-in-class’ potential in obesity trial https://t.co/j0fzAg6GRV @ByJonGardner $GPCR $LLY $NVO $AZN $MRK #obesity

By Ben Fidler
Sarepta Tests Elevidys Safety, Sana
SocialMar 16, 2026

Sarepta Tests Elevidys Safety, Sana

Sarepta tests new Elevidys safeguards; Sana advances diabetes cell therapy https://t.co/hkixuANCCV $SRPT $SANA $INO $BAYRY #biotech

By Ben Fidler
China Biotech Receives FDA Approval for First Cell Therapy Trial
SocialMar 13, 2026

China Biotech Receives FDA Approval for First Cell Therapy Trial

With FDA go ahead, a China #biotech notches a first in cell therapy testing https://t.co/QorwJmou8w by @realJacobBell $XENE $BHVN

By Ben Fidler
Biotech Layoffs Hit Evotec, Vistagen; Immutep Shares Plunge
SocialMar 13, 2026

Biotech Layoffs Hit Evotec, Vistagen; Immutep Shares Plunge

Evotec, Vistagen lay off staff; Immutep shares collapse on study failure https://t.co/OikmCdJ6sg $EVO $VTGN $IMMP - 81% $RARE $ATRA

By Ben Fidler