Core Perspective - Sona Nanotech Inc has initiated its first-in-human clinical trial for its THT therapy aimed at late-stage melanoma patients, marking a significant transition from preclinical to clinical testing [1][2][6] Company Developments - The first patient has been dosed in Santiago, Chile, which is a critical milestone for the company [2][3] - The therapy is classified as a device rather than a drug, designed to enhance tumor visibility to the immune system, potentially leading to tumor shrinkage and improved survival rates [2][4] Clinical Trial Details - The clinical trial will begin with an early feasibility study to assess safety, tolerability, and practical usage of the device, alongside efficacy data [4] - The protocol includes patient check-ins on days 1, 7, 14, 21, and 28, with initial results expected by the end of summer [5] Patient Impact - The therapy aims to help patients who have exhausted other treatment options, focusing on making tumors recognizable to the immune system for potential elimination [6]

Core Insights - Precipio, Inc. has amended its warrant exercise agreement with its largest warrant holder, changing the structure from cash exercise to a combination of cash and cashless exercise, resulting in a cash inflow of approximately $1.2 million instead of $3.8 million [1][6] Company Overview - Precipio is a healthcare biotechnology company focused on cancer diagnostics, aiming to reduce cancer misdiagnoses through innovative diagnostic products and services that enhance accuracy and improve patient outcomes [3] Financial Impact - The amendment to the warrant exercise will reduce the number of shares added to the company's outstanding shares from approximately 300,000 to between 130,000 and 150,000, depending on the share price at the time of exercise [6]

NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Rocket" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RCKT) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Rocket investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 27, 2025 and May 26, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/rocket-pharmaceuti ...

So, our next guest says a lot of the good news is already priced into stocks, making further upside harder to come by, while high valuations meet high downside risks if earnings disappoint. Joining us now for more is Tom Bulick, CEO and managing partner at Strategy Asset Managers. Tom, uh, to what degree do we need to think about international markets as a risk versus an opportunity.I know you like Marcato Libre. We do. And thank you for having me on set today.and uh nice to be here. We we like uh the inter ...

NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. ("Sarepta" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SRPT) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Sarepta investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between June 22, 2023 and June 24, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/sarepta-lawsuit-submi ...

Market Overview - U.S. stocks traded mostly lower, with the Dow Jones index dropping over 250 points, down 0.60% to 44,382.58, while the NASDAQ rose slightly by 0.06% to 20,643.06, and the S&P 500 fell 0.23% to 6,266.23 [1] - European shares were lower, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 dipping 1.07%, Spain's IBEX 35 Index falling 0.99%, London's FTSE 100 down 0.47%, Germany's DAX 40 slipping 0.81%, and France's CAC 40 declining 0.94% [5] - Asian markets closed mixed, with Japan's Nikkei down 0.19%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng up 0.46%, China's Shanghai Composite gaining 0.01%, and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.83% [6] Company Earnings - WD-40 Co. (WDFC) reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter, although sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2025 EPS guidance but narrowed its sales forecast [2] Stock Movements - MiNK Therapeutics, Inc. (INKT) shares surged 526% to $48.40 following a publication in Oncogene [8] - Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc. (RYET) shares increased by 19% to $18.37 after signing a strategic partnership with Confucius Institute at Prince Sultan University [8] - Signing Day Sports, Inc. (SGN) shares rose 98% to $2.4350 due to advancements in its business combination with One BlockchAIn [8] - Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MIST) shares dropped 41% to $1.5050 after announcing a public offering [8] - Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) shares fell 11% to $175.20 following the announcement of the departure of its Chief Financial Officer [8] - TransMedics Group, Inc. (TMDX) shares decreased by 10% to $112.93 [8] Commodities - In commodity news, oil prices increased by 2.6% to $68.28, gold rose by 1.5% to $3,375.80, silver gained 4.1% to $38.830, while copper fell by 0.9% to $5.5425 [4]

ATLANTA, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer & Holzer, LLC is investigating whether Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (“Capricor” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CAPR) complied with federal securities laws. On July 11, 2025, Capricor announced that it had received a Complete Response Letter (“CRL”) from the FDA regarding its Biologics License Application (“BLA”) for Deramiocel. Following this news, the price of the Company’s stock dropped.  If you purchased Capricor stock and suffered a loss on that investment, y ...

Key Takeaways Moderna gained full FDA approval for Spikevax in high-risk children aged six months to 11 years. The vaccine was previously available for this group only under Emergency Use Authorization. Updated Spikevax will be available for eligible patients in the 2025-2026 U.S. vaccination season.Moderna (MRNA) announced that the FDA has approved its supplemental biologics license application seeking approval for COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, for use in children aged six months to 11 years, who are at in ...

Core Insights - Merus N.V. (MRUS) shares have increased by 29.9% over the past three months, driven by positive interim results from a phase II study of its bispecific antibody, petosemtamab (MCLA-158), in combination with Merck's Keytruda for treating PD-L1-positive recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) [1][4] Study Results - As of February 27, 2025, 45 patients were treated, with 43 deemed efficacy-evaluable, resulting in a confirmed overall response rate (ORR) of 63%, which included six complete responses and 21 partial responses [2] - The ORR varied with PD-L1 expression levels, showing a 73% ORR in patients with a combined positive score (CPS) greater than 20 and 47% in those with CPS 1–19 [2] - Median progression-free survival was reported at nine months, with an overall survival rate of 79% at 12 months [3] Safety Profile - The safety profile of the combination therapy was manageable, with no significant overlapping toxicities reported with Keytruda; treatment-related adverse events occurred in all patients, with infusion-related reactions observed in 38% [5][6] Future Prospects - The promising data suggests that the petosemtamab combination therapy could become a new standard of care for HNSCC, a cancer type with poor prognosis [6] - Merus is also conducting a registrational phase III study (LiGeR-HN1) for the combination therapy and another study (LiGeR-HN2) for petosemtamab monotherapy [7][8] Market Context - Merck's Keytruda, a leading anti-PD-1 therapy, generated $7.21 billion in sales in Q1 2025, reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase, and continues to expand into new indications and markets [8][10]

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...