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The Daily Biotech Pulse: CDC AdComm Backs Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, European Approval For PTC Therapeutics' Gene Therapy, Merck's Keytruda Flunks In Head, Neck Cancer Study

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

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Why Qudian Shares Jumped Over 40%; Here Are 73 Biggest Movers From Yesterday

Gainers AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) climbed 71.5% to close at $27.80 on Monday after gaining 108% on Friday. The company priced its IPO at $7 per share.

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Pharma giant Merck nearing possible $40 billion acquisition of Washington-based Seagen

Bothell-based Seagen may be acquired by pharma giant Merck in a deal valued at $40 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

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The Daily Biotech Pulse: Merck's Seagen Buyout Advances, Adverum Restructures, Pharmacists Get OK To Prescribe Pfizer COVID-19 Pill

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This Analyst Believes Seagen Is Evaluating Strategic Alternatives

Raymond James initiated coverage on Seagen Inc (NASDAQ:SGEN) at Outperform with a $220 target price. Citing the recent departure of the long-time Seagen CEO, Raymond James thinks that the Board of Directors is likely evaluating strategic alternatives for the company. The relationship with Merck & Company, Inc. (NYSE:MRK) has been long-standing. With Keytruda losing its patent…

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Merck Discussing Another Drugmaker Buyout -- Buy Or Sell?

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) reported solid first-quarter results beating analysts’ estimates for sales and earnings. In addition, given that the company is in talks to acquire another biotech firm to boost its cancer-drug portfolio, would it be wise to buy the stock now? Let’s discuss.

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Merck/Seagen Potential Deal Talks Pick Up Speed: WSJ

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) is pushing forward with a potential deal for Seagen Inc (NASDAQ:SGEN), Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Journal mentioned that the deal could be one of the largest takeovers of the year. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Merck was in talks to…

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Recap of Tuesday's Biotech Catalysts - End of the Day Summary

Ionis (NASDAQ: IONS) announced that Eplontersen met co-primary and secondary endpoints in interim analysis of the Phase 3 NEURO-TTRansform study for hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN) Ionis shares are trading low 4 percent at $35.10 in the after-hours session

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SVB Leerink's Pro-forma Analysis Of Speculated Merck/Seagen Deal - What Investors Need To Know

SVB Securities conducted a pro-forma analysis of the financial impact to Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK) from a potential acquisition of Seagen Inc (NASDAQ: SGEN).

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Merck To Start Pivotal Trial For Next-Gen Pneumococcal Vaccine Next Month

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) presented results from the Phase 1/2 study, evaluating V116 in pneumococcal vaccine-naïve adults 18-49 years of age (Phase 1) and 50 years of age and older (Phase 2). Data were shared at the International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases. V116 targets serotypes that account for 85% of…

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Merck Shows Takeover Interest In Seagen: WSJ

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) is reportedly mulling buying cancer-focused biotech Seagen Inc (NASDAQ:SGEN), Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter. If the deal happens, it would be significant, given Seagen's market value of roughly $28 billion. According to the report, some people said other unnamed suitors are also eying Seagen, a…

Benzinga

Merck, Ridgeback Announce New Molnupiravir Data From Late-Stage COVID-19 Study

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announced that the Annals of Internal Medicine had published additional data from the Phase 3 MOVe-OUT trial of Lagevrio (molnupiravir) in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients at high risk for progressing to severe disease. A lower proportion of molnupiravir-treated participants in the modified intent-to-treat population had an acute care…

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Ex-Merck CEO Ken Frazier and his coalition of business leaders plan to hire or promote 1M Black workers

It's called the "bachelor barrier" — the undergraduate degree requirement that many African American and other people of color don't meet, which keeps them from a promotion or a new job.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Attention Biotech Investors: Mark Your Calendar For These June PDUFA Dates

May turned out to be a month of mixed fortunes as far as regulatory reviews are concerned. New molecular entity approvals, an indicator of innovation in drug research, totaled three during the month, bringing the total for the year to 15. This compares to the 24 NMEs the Food and…

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Germany's Merck To Launch Semiconductor Base In China

German semiconductor supplier of chemicals and materials Merck KGaA (OTC:MKKGY) forged a contract with local authorities to open a semiconductor base in China's Zhangjiagang, Reuters reports. The new 69-acre base will house production plants for thin-film materials and electronic specialty gasses, warehouses, and operation centers. Previously Merck disclosed plans to invest at least…

Irish Mirror

Biopharmaceutical company Merck to invest €440m and create 370 jobs in Cork over the next five years

The plans represent Merck’s biggest ever investment in a single site life sciences operation.

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CHMP Supports Approval Of Merck's Keytruda As Adjuvant In Post Surgery Melanoma Setting

European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK) Keytruda in melanoma setting. The opinion covers Keytruda as a monotherapy adjuvant treatment for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with stage IIB or IIC melanoma and who have…

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IO Biotech Starts Dosing In Late-Stage IO102-IO103/Keytruda Combo Trial In Melanoma Patients

IO Biotech (NASDAQ: IOBT) dosed first patient in its phase 3 clinical trial of lead drug candidate, IO102-IO103, in combination with Merck's KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in patients with previously untreated, unresectable or metastatic (advanced) melanoma.

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Merck, Athenex Join Forces To Evaluate Oraxol/Keytruda Combo In Lung Cancer

Athenex Inc (NASDAQ:ATNX) announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Merck Co & Inc (NYSE:MRK). The agreement applies to the expansion phase of the Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Athenex's oral paclitaxel combined with Merck's Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for certain NSCLC patients. The agreement will support the trial's expansion phase to investigate further the…

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Price Of Pfizer's Paxlovid Generic Version Capped At $25 Or Less For Low-Income Countries

Several generic drugmakers will produce cheaper versions of Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:PFE) COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid at $25/course or less for low- and middle-income countries, Reuters reported citing the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). CHAI said it could not disclose the manufacturers' names who have agreed to the price ceiling because they are still in…

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COCP: Cocrystal Pharma Releases 2022 1st Quarter Results and Provides an Update on the Current Pipeline Programs

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3 ways to get COVID pills, if you've just tested positive

Some people have had trouble getting Paxlovid pills quickly, despite the administration's effort to ease access after a COVID test confirms infection.

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The Daily Biotech Pulse: FDA Approves Bristol Myers' Oral Heart Disease Drug, European Approval For Merck's Keytruda, Genocea Restructures, Zymeworks' Takeover Bid

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours.

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Merck Clocks 50% Q1 Sales Growth Boosted By COVID-19 Treatment, Tightens FY22 EPS Outlook

Merck & Co Inc's (NYSE:MRK) Q1 sales reached $15.90 billion, +50% Y/Y, beating the consensus of $14.68 billion. Excluding the foreign exchange impact, revenues were up 52%. Pharmaceutical sales increased 53% to $14.11 billion, primarily driven by molnupiravir, oncology, vaccines, and hospital acute care products. Pharmaceutical sales growth, excluding Lagevrio sales, was…

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EXPLAINER: COVID-19 pills must be taken within 5 days

COVID-19 patients have two treatment options that can be taken at home

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