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GSK (NYSE:GSK) is advancing a respiratory and immunology pipeline centered on longer-acting biologics, more targeted patient selection and combination approaches, according to Kaivan Khavandi, the company’s senior vice president and global head of Translational and Development Sciences.
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GSK (NYSE:GSK) Chief Financial Officer Julie Brown outlined the company’s growth strategy, launch priorities and cost-savings plans during a discussion with Bank of America analyst Sachin Jain following the company’s recent capital markets day.
Brown said GSK’s strategic portfolio review identified
GSK (NYSE:GSK) is pursuing a focused oncology expansion built around hematologic malignancies, gynecologic cancers, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers and prostate cancer, with a combination of internal research and business development, according to Hesham Abdullah, the company’s senior vice pre
GSK (NYSE:GSK) is accelerating investment in research and development, expanding its late-stage pipeline and targeting cost savings to support product launches while maintaining profitability through upcoming HIV patent expirations, Chief Financial Officer Julie Brown said during a company discussio
GSK (NYSE:GSK) reported second-quarter sales growth of 5% at constant exchange rates to more than £8.4 billion, supported by Specialty Medicines and Vaccines, while outlining a new cost-savings and investment program intended to accelerate its late-stage pipeline and support growth beyond 2031.
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GSK agreed to acquire Nuvalent for $10.6 billion, or $124 per share, a roughly 40% premium, to add two late-stage lung cancer assets and offset an impending patent cliff.
Algonquin serves approximately 1.3 million customer connections across the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Chile through its regulated utility network.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global healthcare industry, the U.S. Administration officially finalized a sweeping new trade policy on April 6, 2026, imposing 100% tariffs on branded (patented) pharmaceutical imports. The announcement, timed to coincide with the first anniversary of "Liberation Day"—the administration's 2025
BRUSSELS — In a major victory for one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical giants, the European Commission (EC) has officially granted marketing authorization for Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) blockbuster anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA, as a treatment for certain patients with recurrent ovarian cancer. Announced today, April 2, 2026, the approval targets
As of March 31, 2026, Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) finds itself at a defining historical junction. After years of being defined by a single, world-altering product—its COVID-19 vaccine—the Cambridge-based biotechnology pioneer is mid-pivot into what CEO Stéphane Bancel describes as "Moderna 2.0." The company that once boasted a market capitalization exceeding $150 billion during the [...]
AstraZeneca (NASDAQ: AZN) shares climbed 2.7% in early trading today, March 27, 2026, following the release of highly anticipated Phase 3 clinical trial results for its latest respiratory blockbuster candidate, Tozorakimab. The positive data from the OBERON and TITANIA trials, which evaluated the drug in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic
The biotech sector has found its new North Star in 2026. As of mid-March, Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) has shocked Wall Street with a staggering 83% year-to-date gain, catapulting it to the upper echelons of the S&P 500 performance charts. This rally marks a definitive end to the "post-pandemic
In a move that signals a seismic shift in the global consumer goods sector, Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) is charging forward with its landmark $48.7 billion enterprise value acquisition of consumer health titan Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE). Announced in late 2025 and overwhelmingly approved by shareholders in January 2026, the deal
Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN) and GSK plc (NYSE: GSK) are reportedly set to announce their partnership with TrumpRx.gov. This collaboration is set to offer substantial discounts on prescription drugs.
