Merck & Co is a global healthcare company that specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines. The company is dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative research and is known for its focus on areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, and immunology. In addition to its pharmaceutical offerings, Merck actively engages in the discovery of new biologics and therapies, working to address some of the most pressing health challenges worldwide. Through its commitment to scientific excellence and patient care, Merck plays a critical role in advancing public health and enhancing quality of life globally. Read More
From novel pharmaceuticals to telemedicine, most healthcare companies are on a mission to drive better patient outcomes. Players catalyzing medical advancements have benefited from elevated demand, and their momentum is only rising
as the industry has posted a 22% gain over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 14.2 percentage points.
CEPI will provide Merck with $30 million and Merck will, in turn, leverage its joint venture with Wellcome, called Hilleman Laboratories, to develop an Ebola vaccine with an updated manufacturing process.
Intismeran autogene vaccine, in combination with cancer drug Keytruda, reduced the risk of recurrence or death at five years of follow-up, the company said.
In a bold strategic opening to the 2026 fiscal year, pharmaceutical giant GSK (NYSE:GSK) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire RAPT Therapeutics (Nasdaq:RAPT) for approximately $2.2 billion. The deal, confirmed on January 20, 2026, represents a significant escalation in the multi-billion dollar race to dominate the
At a median five-year pre-planned follow-up of the Phase 2b KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 study, intismeran autogene in combination with KEYTRUDA reduced the risk of recurrence or death by 49% (HR=0.510; [95% CI, 0.294-0.887]) compared to KEYTRUDA alone
As of January 19, 2026, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) stands as a radically different enterprise than the one most investors recognized just three years ago. Following the successful spin-off of its consumer health division, Kenvue, JNJ has fully transitioned into a high-growth, pure-play healthcare powerhouse focused exclusively on Innovative Medicine and Medical Technology (MedTech). [...]
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As of January 16, 2026, Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) stands at a critical crossroads. Once the poster child for the biotechnology industry’s rapid response to a global pandemic, the Cambridge-based pioneer is currently undergoing a painful but essential metamorphosis. The "mRNA 1.0" era, defined by the singular success of its COVID-19 vaccine, has effectively ended. [...]
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As of January 15, 2026, Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) has emerged as the standout performer in the pharmaceutical sector, defying the gravity of looming patent expirations with a series of strategic masterstrokes. While many of its "Big Pharma" peers have spent the last 24 months mired in restructuring and integration
As of January 15, 2026, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has emerged as the undisputed pacesetter of the healthcare sector, with its stock price surging to an all-time high of $218.53. This milestone follows a year of aggressive restructuring and a landmark "TrumpRx" partnership that has provided the company with
Once the poster child for the biotechnology sector’s rapid response to the global pandemic, Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA) finds itself at a critical crossroads in early 2026. After a tumultuous period characterized by a sharp decline from its 2021 peak market valuation of nearly $190 billion, the Cambridge-based pioneer is working to convince a skeptical [...]
As the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference concludes in early January 2026, Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA) finds itself at a critical crossroads. Once the darling of the pandemic era, the biotechnology giant is now grappling with a stock price that has settled into a volatile range between $33.
When asked about the company’s strategic transactions, CEO Mark Goldsmith said at a conference that the company has a policy of not commenting on rumors or speculation.
The 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference opened today in San Francisco with an intensity not seen in years, as the healthcare and technology sectors officially merged their futures. The headline of Day 1 was undoubtedly the announcement of a massive strategic partnership between Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:
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