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Generic competition had a 7 percentage-point negative impact on the company's biggest drug.

Novartis Q3 sales rose 8% to $13.91 billion, missing estimates, as Kisqali and Kesimpta drove growth while U.S. generics weighed on results.

U.S. companies have struck more than $80 billion worth of deals in the past 24 hours, in the latest sign that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are picking up after the tariff-induced cool-off earlier this year.

Novartis revealed plans of acquiring Avidity Biosciences Inc. in a $12 billion all-cash transaction. The announcement sent RNA shares soaring roughly 44% on Monday.

Biotechs like it are clearly valuable to strategic acquirers.

If all goes well, the company will be part of a much larger enterprise starting next year.

Investor optimism drives the S&P 500 to new records while Qualcomm steals the spotlight with an 11% surge after unveiling new AI chips.

Avidity Biosciences (RNA) to be acquired by Novartis in a $12 billion cash deal. H.C. Wainwright downgrades to Neutral.

Qualcomm shares were up more than 11% in Monday’s midday session after the company unveiled two AI accelerator chips.

Avidity Biosciences (NASDAQ: RNA) shares soar as Novartis (NYSE: NVS) agrees to acquire them for $12 billion in cash.

Novartis has agreed to buy Avidity Biosciences in a deal valued at $72 per share.

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday following Friday’s positive moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

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Kratos secured a $68.3 million deal and a contract through the Defense Department's Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program.

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an urgent need for more efficient drug discovery and development processes and the paradigm shift towards personalized medicine. Artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this revolution, offering unprecedented capabilities to overcome long-standing challenges and accelerate the delivery of tailored, effective treatments. [...]

Novartis' Cosentyx Phase 3 REPLENISH trial for polymyalgia rheumatica met primary and secondary endpoints, showing significant sustained remission.

Novartis (NVS) offers a strong 3.35% dividend yield with a history of steady growth, backed by robust profitability and sound financial health for reliable income.

Novartis' five-year NATALEE trial shows Kisqali plus endocrine therapy reduces recurrence risk and improves breast cancer survival.

Eli Lilly said Friday a combo using Verzenio cut the risk of death by nearly 16% over two years for breast cancer patients.

Artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the precipice of a profound transformation in healthcare, promising a future where diagnostics are sharper, treatments are more personalized, and patient care is more accessible and efficient. This digital revolution, however, is unfolding amidst a complex landscape of groundbreaking scientific advancements and pervasive misinformation, making it crucial to discern genuine [...]

William Blair assigns Climb Bio an Outperform rating, projecting peak sales of $1.9 billion and long-term growth for its therapy pipeline.