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Arcus Bio Shares Drop on Halt of Phase 3 Cancer Trial
FDA & Biotech
1mo ago

Arcus Bio Shares Drop on Halt of Phase 3 Cancer Trial

Study of domvanalimab for upper GI cancer, conducted with partner Gilead, stopped for futility, prompting a strategic R&D shift.

Cytokinetics Gains on Key EU Panel Nod for Heart Drug Aficamten
FDA & Biotech
1mo ago

Cytokinetics Gains on Key EU Panel Nod for Heart Drug Aficamten

A positive CHMP opinion for its hypertrophic cardiomyopathy drug was widely anticipated, as the market looks ahead to a crucial US FDA decision later this month.

ImmunityBio Jumps on EU Panel Nod for Bladder Cancer Drug
FDA & Biotech
1mo ago

ImmunityBio Jumps on EU Panel Nod for Bladder Cancer Drug

Anktiva's positive EMA recommendation for conditional approval paves the way for entry into the multi-million-dollar European market, building on its recent US FDA approval.

Tenaya Therapeutics Tumbles on Discounted $60M Stock Offering
FDA & Biotech
1mo ago

Tenaya Therapeutics Tumbles on Discounted $60M Stock Offering

Shares of the gene therapy developer fall sharply after it prices a capital raise at a discount, causing significant dilution for existing shareholders.

Innoviva Jumps as Landmark Gonorrhea Drug Data Published in The Lancet
FDA & Biotech
1mo ago

Innoviva Jumps as Landmark Gonorrhea Drug Data Published in The Lancet

Phase 3 trial validates zoliflodacin's efficacy against a top public health threat, with a critical FDA decision expected by December 15.

Mesoblast Surges on Positive Remestemcel-L Study Data
FDA & Biotech
1mo ago

Mesoblast Surges on Positive Remestemcel-L Study Data

An independent study shows Mesoblast's lead drug candidate, Remestemcel-L, is superior to Ruxolitinib in treating SR-aGvHD.

Tenaya Soars on Trial Wins Before $75M Offering Halts Rally
FDA & Biotech
1mo ago

Tenaya Soars on Trial Wins Before $75M Offering Halts Rally

FDA clears path for one gene therapy trial as another shows strong early data, but a planned capital raise tempers immediate investor enthusiasm.

Natera Surges as Study Shows Signatera Test Predicts Cancer Recurrence
FDA & Biotech
1mo ago

Natera Surges as Study Shows Signatera Test Predicts Cancer Recurrence

Data from the Phase III PALLAS study shows the Signatera test is a powerful predictor of 5-year breast cancer recurrence, potentially expanding its use in patient monitoring.