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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
Lilly Warns GLP‑1 Knockoffs Are Dangerous, Intensifies Compounder Battle
SocialMar 12, 2026

Lilly Warns GLP‑1 Knockoffs Are Dangerous, Intensifies Compounder Battle

Lilly warns GLP-1 knockoffs may be ‘dangerous,’ escalating war with compounders https://t.co/XOKLqIzAES @ByJonGardner $LLY $NVO #obesity

By Ben Fidler
Vima Raises $100M to Develop Oral Movement Disorder Drug
SocialMar 11, 2026

Vima Raises $100M to Develop Oral Movement Disorder Drug

With $100M, Vima pursues an oral drug for movement disorders https://t.co/gLrhlYDMSy by @gwendolynawu #biotech #startups

By Ben Fidler
BioNTech Founders Leave to Launch New mRNA Venture
SocialMar 10, 2026

BioNTech Founders Leave to Launch New mRNA Venture

BioNTech founders to step down and helm new mRNA startup https://t.co/yjvsVRQH2D by @Lilah_Alvarado $BNTX - 20%

By Ben Fidler
Xenon Scores Epilepsy Win; FDA Revives Duchenne Cell Therapy Review
SocialMar 10, 2026

Xenon Scores Epilepsy Win; FDA Revives Duchenne Cell Therapy Review

Xenon hits a ‘home run’ in epilepsy; FDA restarts review of Duchenne cell therapy https://t.co/l40xYeW2Xh $XENE $CAPR + 15% $REGN $PFE $ABBV $GSK #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Bristol Myers Reports Positive Results for Next‑Gen Blood Cancer Drug
SocialMar 9, 2026

Bristol Myers Reports Positive Results for Next‑Gen Blood Cancer Drug

Bristol Myers claims success in study of another next-gen blood cancer drug https://t.co/fqPbZ2Szv8 by @gwendolynawu $BMY

By Ben Fidler
UniQure Sparks Gene Therapy Rally After Prasad Departs
SocialMar 9, 2026

UniQure Sparks Gene Therapy Rally After Prasad Departs

UniQure leads genetic medicine biotech rally after news of Prasad’s exit https://t.co/zu1CtJfj29 by @realJacobBell $QURE $RGNX $ATRA $LXEO #GeneTherapy

By Ben Fidler
Roche, Zealand Stocks Tumble After Bland Obesity Drug Data
SocialMar 6, 2026

Roche, Zealand Stocks Tumble After Bland Obesity Drug Data

Roche, Zealand shares fall on ‘undifferentiated’ obesity drug results https://t.co/5pSR2vcHBD by @Lilah_Alvarado $RHHBY $ZEAL $LLY $NVO #obesity

By Ben Fidler
Servier Spends $2.5B to Expand Cancer Pipeline
SocialMar 6, 2026

Servier Spends $2.5B to Expand Cancer Pipeline

Servier to build cancer drug pipeline with $2.5B purchase of Day One https://t.co/aH0z8jt9tr by @realJacobBell $DAWN #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Eli Lilly Courts Employers to Expand Obesity Drug Access
SocialMar 5, 2026

Eli Lilly Courts Employers to Expand Obesity Drug Access

Lilly targets employers in new bid to broaden access to obesity drugs https://t.co/Y6fmcmTcf1 @ByJonGardner $LLY $NVO #obesity

By Ben Fidler
Blackstone Invests $400M in Teva, Sanofi Gut Drug
SocialMar 4, 2026

Blackstone Invests $400M in Teva, Sanofi Gut Drug

Blackstone puts $400M into Teva, Sanofi gut disease drug https://t.co/CkxPaI6CPr @ByJonGardner $TEVA $SNY $MRK $RHHBY

By Ben Fidler
Pierre Fabre Pushes to Revive US Cell Therapy Approval
SocialMar 3, 2026

Pierre Fabre Pushes to Revive US Cell Therapy Approval

Pierre Fabre seeks to revive US approval chances for spurned cell therapy https://t.co/gJeklT8asd @ByJonGardner $ATRA $QURE $RGNX

By Ben Fidler
Roche's MS Drug Shows Promise, Approval Still Uncertain
SocialMar 2, 2026

Roche's MS Drug Shows Promise, Approval Still Uncertain

Roche pill succeeds in another MS study, but approval questions linger https://t.co/JY8uZCI5iA @ByJonGardner $RHHBY $SNY

By Ben Fidler
FDA Demands Extra Study for UniQure's Huntington Gene Therapy
SocialMar 2, 2026

FDA Demands Extra Study for UniQure's Huntington Gene Therapy

UniQure says FDA wants another study of Huntington’s gene therapy https://t.co/1pgFDoE2V9 by @realJacobBell $QURE - 35% #GeneTherapy #Huntingtonsdisease

By Ben Fidler
Aardvark Pauses Pivotal Prader‑Willi Trial over Safety
SocialMar 2, 2026

Aardvark Pauses Pivotal Prader‑Willi Trial over Safety

Safety concerns spur Aardvark to halt key Prader-Willi drug trial https://t.co/PWkOuDMIvo $AARD - 52% $SLNO

By Ben Fidler
Atrium Launches to Tackle Rare Heart Diseases with RNA
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Atrium Launches to Tackle Rare Heart Diseases with RNA

Atrium spins out of Avidity, aiming to target rare heart diseases with RNA https://t.co/xLp2oQDHGy $RNA $NVS #startups

By Ben Fidler
Biotech IPOs Surge with $400M Offering
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Biotech IPOs Surge with $400M Offering

New: Generate caps a strong month for #biotech IPOs with $400M offering https://t.co/HzslZOPcwM by @gwendolynawu $GENB $AZN $AMGN #IPO

By Ben Fidler
Novo's Vivtex Deal Could Unlock Superior Oral Obesity Meds
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Novo's Vivtex Deal Could Unlock Superior Oral Obesity Meds

With Vivtex deal, Novo gains a chance at better oral obesity drugs https://t.co/DhIelbC9jI by @gwendolynawu $NVO #obesity

By Ben Fidler
Vir Surges After Astellas Partnership and T‑cell Data
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Vir Surges After Astellas Partnership and T‑cell Data

Vir climbs on Astellas deal, study results for ‘masked’ T cell engager https://t.co/336c9FJdjt by @Lilah_Alvarado $VIR + 27% $JANX $ALPMY

By Ben Fidler
Novo Slashes GLP‑1 Prices; Palvella Spikes on Data
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Novo Slashes GLP‑1 Prices; Palvella Spikes on Data

Novo to cut GLP-1 drug prices; Palvella soars on study data https://t.co/UAs4IETgPX $NVO $PVLA+ 32% $GOSS $VNDA $PFE #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Novo Highlights New Data on Triple‑Target Obesity Therapy
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Novo Highlights New Data on Triple‑Target Obesity Therapy

Novo, searching for a spark, spotlights new data for three-pronged obesity drug https://t.co/pPo9Oc1wlF $NVO $LLY #obesity

By Ben Fidler
Slate Secures $130M, Launches Chinese Headache Drug
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Slate Secures $130M, Launches Chinese Headache Drug

Slate starts up with $130M and a headache drug from China https://t.co/6DEltQAI8s by @gwendolynawu #biotech #startups $HLUBF

By Ben Fidler
Madrigal Slides as Ex-Novartis Exec Joins Daiichi
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Madrigal Slides as Ex-Novartis Exec Joins Daiichi

Madrigal sees a stock sell-off; ex-Novartis exec heads to Daiichi https://t.co/ymSJ5qY8kq $MDGL $NVS $JNJ $ACIU #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Altesa Secures $75M for Lung Drug, Led by Ex‑Trump Official
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Altesa Secures $75M for Lung Drug, Led by Ex‑Trump Official

Altesa, run by former Trump official, raises $75M for well-traveled lung drug https://t.co/bUx5dcvNJy by @gwendolynawu #biotech #startups

By Ben Fidler
FDA Proposes Single Pivotal Trial as Approval Standard
SocialFeb 19, 2026

FDA Proposes Single Pivotal Trial as Approval Standard

FDA leaders say one pivotal trial, not two, should be ‘default’ for drug approvals https://t.co/ADRb1miphf by Kristin Jensen #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Biotech Earnings: Neurocrine Drops, Alnylam Faces Skepticism
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Biotech Earnings: Neurocrine Drops, Alnylam Faces Skepticism

Earnings roundup: Neurocrine slumps, Alnylam battles skeptics and Ascendis eyes a competitor https://t.co/kU1ex80A24 by @realJacobBell $NBIX - 10% $ALNY - 4% $ASND - 2% $BBIO #biotech

By Ben Fidler
Seres Cuts Staff and Pauses Flagship Program
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Seres Cuts Staff and Pauses Flagship Program

Seres to lay off staff, pause top program in latest reboot https://t.co/yJRtypSN3d by @Lilah_Alvarado $MCRB - 37%

By Ben Fidler
Sanofi Appoints Ex-Merck KGaA Chief Garijo as CEO
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Sanofi Appoints Ex-Merck KGaA Chief Garijo as CEO

Sanofi, looking for more ‘rigor,’ swaps CEO Hudson for ex-Merck KGaA chief Garijo https://t.co/SDLUYOzPuD by Kristin Jensen $SNY - 4% $MKKGY

By Ben Fidler