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Pharmaceutical’s weight loss pill described as ‘underwhelming’, also piling pressure on share price

Viking Therapeutics stock is volatile Monday after the pharma company released positive data for its weight-loss drug. Here's what you need to know.

Exclusive: Uncertainty over regulations and discomfort over stocking a product not evaluated by drugs regulator among reasons given

Biotech giant’s alleged comments come as world leaders at Cop16 discuss how to share benefits from genetic code discoveries fairly

Fewer teenage pregnancies means a population loss for the states, as well as "diminishment of political representation and loss of federal funds."

The pharma market shows promise as gene therapy gains momentum through rapid advancements that address complex diseases and improve treatment options. Given this favorable trend, it could be wise to watch strong pharma stocks such as Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), Wave Life Sciences (WVE), and Poseida Therapeutics (PSTX). Read more.

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French pharamceutical giant Sanofi has confirmed plans to sell a controlling stake in its over-the-counter unit to a US investment fund, after employment and investment guarantees relieved political controversy.

French drugmaker Sanofi's Monday confirmation that it plans to sell a controlling stake in its over-the-counter unit to a US investment fund sparked a new political backlash, stoked by fears the deal marks a loss of sovereignty over key medications.