Jul 19, 2026
Amgen detailed its T-cell engager and precision therapy strategy at Citi's 2026 summit. GT Biopharma, Onco-Innovations, Oncotelic, and Samsung Biologics also advanced AI and organoid platforms in drug development.
May 27, 2026
The FDA replaced the two-trial approval requirement with a single pivotal trial standard, launched an AI pilot with AstraZeneca and Amgen, and extended the camizestrant review. A key FDA official is departing. AstraZeneca posted $58.74 billion in revenue.
Jul 29, 2026
A JAMA Oncology study finds breast cancer patients using complementary and alternative medicine face a higher risk of death. A new molecule SU212 shows promise against triple-negative breast cancer, and global breast cancer cases are projected to rise to 3.5 million by 2050.
Aug 05, 2026
Blockbuster drugs worth hundreds of billions face generic competition as patents expire through 2032. Indian drugmakers could capture $3-5 billion of the opportunity, while GSK and Bristol Myers Squibb prepare for revenue losses.
Jun 22, 2026
Can-Fite will present late-stage pipeline at BIO 2026; GlobalData counts over 2,000 peptides in development with $91.38bn 2025 sales; Arrowhead's RNAi pipeline has two Phase 3 programs.
Jul 27, 2026
IBBQ posted a 43.6% one-year return and 38% max drawdown, while IBB has $9.61B AUM and no dividends. IBBQ outperformed VHT and IXJ over one year but with higher volatility.
Jul 15, 2026
Sponsors are adopting AI-enabled tools, integrated operating models and decentralized designs to accelerate clinical trials. FDA and EMA guidance underscores sponsor accountability, while new modeling links integrated operations to higher program value.
Jun 20, 2026
Amgen shares have fallen 12.6% in three months despite relatively solid Q1 results, while Novo Nordisk maintains a 54.6% global GLP-1 market share. Both companies face pipeline competition and pricing pressures.
May 08, 2026
Zai Lab's Q1 2026 revenue fell 6% to $99.6 million, missing expectations, while EPS beat at -$0.05. The company highlighted Zoci intracranial response data and expects three pivotal trials by year-end 2026.
Aug 06, 2026
FBT biotech ETF is up 20.35% YTD and 53.20% over one year, beating category averages and IBB. Its concentrated equal-weight 30-stock portfolio carries a 0.55% expense ratio and $2.9B AUM.
Jul 13, 2026
Cue Biopharma appointed Dominic Borie as chief medical officer and R&D head as it advances CUE-221 (Phase 2 data expected Q3 2026) and CUE-401 (Phase 1 start Q4 2026). He brings over 20 years of immunology and clinical development experience. The company recently raised $50M to support clinical development.
Jun 15, 2026
At the ADA Scientific Sessions, Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill surpassed 3 million prescriptions within five months, while Structure Therapeutics and AstraZeneca shared mid-stage GLP-1 data targeting a 2029 launch. The US FDA approved TRUQAP as the first targeted treatment for PTEN-deficient metastatic prostate cancer, reducing disease progression risk by 19% in the CAPItello-281 trial. Meanwhile, two major genomic atlas projects—a 4,098-genome infant gut bacteria catalog and Basecamp Research's Trillion Gene Atlas—aim to advance precision probiotics and AI-driven drug discovery, respectively.
Jun 05, 2026
A placebo-controlled trial shows tezepelumab significantly reduces oral corticosteroid dependence in severe asthma, with patients achieving nearly three times the odds of reduction versus placebo. A separate case report documents dramatic functional recovery in an elderly patient who switched from mepolizumab to tezepelumab after inadequate response.
Jun 05, 2026
Colorado's Prescription Drug Affordability Board imposed a price cap on Enbrel, making it the first U.S. state to cap a specific drug's price. Amgen is suing to block the cap, arguing it interferes with federal patent law protections for innovative drugs. The federal court is considering whether to issue a temporary injunction, with a ruling expected soon.
May 29, 2026
BMS's mezigdomide doubled progression-free survival in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma at ASCO, while the FDA reviews iberdomide with a decision due by August 17. C4 Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in its Phase 2 MOMENTUM trial of cemsidomide.
Apr 29, 2026
Recent biosimilar and biologic developments included Health Canada approval of denosumab biosimilars, FDA review actions, and new licensing and commercialisation agreements. Other updates covered court, trial and reimbursement agenda decisions.
Apr 19, 2026
Healthcare stocks were described as a defensive sector facing 2026 reimbursement headwinds, while capex rankings showed HCA Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson and Merck at the top. The sources also highlighted how capex differs across providers, device makers and drug developers.
Apr 18, 2026
Novartis is emphasizing innovative medicines across oncology, immunology, neuroscience and gene therapy. The company targets mid-single-digit sales growth through 2027 and core operating income margins above 35%.
Apr 03, 2026
President Trump imposes 100% tariffs on imported branded drugs from companies refusing price cuts or U.S. production moves. Sixteen major pharmaceutical firms have secured tariff exemptions by agreeing to align U.S. prices with other developed nations and invest in domestic manufacturing. The policy aims to reduce prescription drug costs and rebuild domestic pharmaceutical production capacity.
Apr 01, 2026
Market analysis reports project substantial growth through 2033 across sarcopenia treatments, oncology injection drugs, and ASO-based therapies. Major pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Merck, Roche, Novartis, and Amgen feature prominently across all three therapeutic areas. The reports cover market segmentation, geographic analysis, and competitive landscapes for each sector.