Exact Sciences (EXAS) shares soared roughly 20% on Thursday morning after Abbott (ABT) said it’s buying the molecular diagnostics firm in a deal that values it at $21 billion. Abbott is paying $105 for each EXAS shares, a significant premium on their previous close, as this transaction will grow its presence in the fast-growing cancer diagnostics market. More News from Barchart At the time of writing, Exact Sciences stock is up more than 160% versus its year-to-date low set in April. www.barchart.com ...

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Valneva (NasdaqGS:VALN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 20, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsThomas Lingelbach - CEOPeter Bühler - CFOMaury Raycroft - Equity ResearchJosh Drumm - VP of Global Investor RelationsVamil Divan - Managing DirectorTheodora Rowe Beadle - Equity Research AssociateConference Call ParticipantsRomy O'Connor - Equity Research Analyst for Life Sciences and HealthcareOperatorGood day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Valneva Nine Month 2025 Financial Results Conference Cal ...

Key Points Bought 520,310 additional shares; position value rose by approximately $167.48 million Post-trade stake: 3,020,990 shares valued at $289.29 million CDTX is now the fund's 3rd-largest holding, accounting for approximately 19.2% of AUM These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On November 14, 2025, Bain Capital Life Sciences Investors, LLC disclosed a purchase of 520,310 shares of Cidara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CDTX), increasing its position value by approximately $167.48 m ...

Core Insights - Humacyte, Inc. presented significant findings on its acellular tissue engineered vessel (ATEV™) at the VEITHsymposium, highlighting its potential in vascular applications and regenerative medicine [1][2][3] Company Overview - Humacyte is a biotechnology platform company focused on developing universally implantable, bioengineered human tissues at commercial scale [1][8] - The company received FDA approval for its ATEV in December 2024 for vascular trauma indications and is conducting late-stage clinical trials for other vascular applications [8] ATEV Performance and Clinical Outcomes - ATEV demonstrated the ability to remodel into living vascular tissue, showing progressive recellularization with host cells, which is crucial for its function as a vascular graft [2][3] - In a study involving dialysis patients with Steal syndrome, ATEV showed durable patency and safety, with no graft-related infections or ruptures observed over a follow-up period of up to 35.9 months [3][4] - ATEV was reported to have superior patency and duration of use over two years compared to autogenous fistula in female patients, a subgroup with historically poor outcomes [10] Additional Research Findings - Presentations at the symposium included positive outcomes for ATEV in treating torso arterial trauma and high rates of limb salvage in trauma patients treated under humanitarian programs in Ukraine [4][10] - The ATEV's performance in complex cases suggests it could serve as a biologic alternative when autologous vein is not available, moving towards regenerative solutions in vascular surgery [4][5] Future Directions - Humacyte is exploring additional applications for ATEV, including coronary artery bypass grafts and treatment for type 1 diabetes, indicating a broadening scope of its innovative tissue engineering technology [8]

—Nebokitug PSC Phase 3 Design Near Completion Following Positive FDA Feedback— —Regulatory Alignment Advances, with EMA Guidance Supporting a Single Nebokitug Phase 3 Registration Trial Using a Clinical Event Composite Endpoint— —Phase 2 SPRING Trial OLE Data Showing Favorable Safety and Consistent Improvements in Key Biomarkers in PSC Patients Treated with Nebokitug for Up to 48 Weeks Presented at AASLD 2025— —New Clinical Data Presented at AASLD 2025 Provides Insights on Nebokitug’s Direct Macrophage-Med ...

Core Insights - Shattuck Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics targeting tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily receptors for inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases [1][4] - The company will participate in multiple investor conferences in December 2025, including the Piper Sandler 37 Annual Healthcare Conference and the Evercore ISI 8 Annual HealthCONx Conference [1][2] Conference Details - The Piper Sandler 37 Annual Healthcare Conference will feature a presentation by CEO Taylor Schreiber on December 2, 2025, at 10:10 AM EST in New York, NY [2] - The Evercore ISI 8 Annual HealthCONx Conference will include a fireside chat with CEO Taylor Schreiber on December 4, 2025, at 8:20 AM EST in Coral Gables, FL [2] - Replays of the presentations will be available on the company's website for up to 30 days following the events [2] Product Development - SL-325 is a potential first-in-class Death Receptor 3 (DR3) blocking antibody designed to block the DR3/TL1A pathway, showing high affinity binding and superior activity compared to TL1A antibodies [3] - SL-325 is currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial and has demonstrated a favorable safety profile in non-human primates [3][4] - The company aims to develop SL-325 as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases [4]

Core Insights - 4D Molecular Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on developing durable and disease-targeted therapeutics that aim to transform treatment paradigms and provide significant benefits to patients [3] Company Overview - The lead product candidate, 4D-150, is designed for the treatment of blinding retinal vascular diseases, specifically targeting wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema, currently in Phase 3 development [3] - 4D-150 offers multi-year sustained delivery of anti-VEGF through a single intravitreal injection, significantly reducing the treatment burden compared to current bolus injections [3] - The second product candidate, 4D-710, is the first genetic medicine to successfully deliver and express the CFTR transgene in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients via aerosol delivery [3] Upcoming Events - Management will participate in a fireside chat at the 8th Annual Evercore Healthcare Conference on December 3, 2025, at 2:35 p.m. ET [2] - One-on-one meetings with management will also be available during the conference [1]

Atai Life Sciences (NasdaqGM:ATAI) 2025 Conference November 20, 2025 06:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsKevin Craig - CMOSrinivas Rao - CEOConference Call ParticipantsAndrew Tai - Senior Biotech AnalystAndrew TaiWelcome to the last day of our Jefferies healthcare conference. I'm Andrew Tai, Senior Biotech Analyst at Jefferies. Thanks for joining in, and it's my pleasure to have the Atai team with me. To my direct left is Srinivas, CEO, and to his left is Kevin Craig, CMO. Welcome, both of you.Srinivas RaoThank ...

Company Overview - Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) is a biotechnology company specializing in cell analysis through its Full Spectrum Profiling (FSP) spectral cytometry technology, which captures the full emission spectrum of each fluorochrome, resulting in higher-parameter and more detailed analysis of cells [1]. Technology and Innovation - The FSP technology allows for enhanced cell profiling, which is crucial for various applications in research and clinical settings, potentially leading to improved diagnostics and therapeutic strategies [1].