Hope replaces hype for coronavirus stocks
Investors are homing in on biopharma companies able to make real contributions to the coronavirus pandemic, but market frothiness is far from over.
A Covid-19 treatment plan slowly emerges
Antivirals, anti-interleukins and vaccines take centre stage in clinical trial efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Biopharma’s role in tackling coronavirus
The industry has a duty to develop Covid-19 antivirals and vaccines, but the nature of clinical trials means that lower-profile measures must take precedence.
Ipsen doubles down on rare bone disease
Today’s deal with Blueprint gives Ipsen two shots at Fop, but makes its takeout of Clementia look even more expensive.
Upcoming events – key tests approach for Biogen and Kalvista
Biogen needs a win with its Tecfidera follow-on, while Kalvista hopes to make HAE where Biocryst failed.
Upcoming events – Pfizer and Glycomimetics await sickle cell data and Biocryst tries again
Rivipansel needs to help sickle cell patients leave hospital sooner and BCX7353 faces established hereditary angioedema agents.
Idera’s reinvention takes a hit
The company’s lead, tilsotolimod, is meant to turn cold tumours hot, but it was investors who became frosty last week in response to mid-stage clinical results.
