Biogen is a global biotechnology company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. The company focuses on addressing serious conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and spinal muscular atrophy, among others. Through advanced research and development, Biogen aims to create breakthrough treatments that improve the lives of patients and their families, and it leverages its expertise in biologics and immunology to bring novel solutions to market. Additionally, Biogen is committed to advancing science and fostering collaboration within the medical and scientific communities to further enhance patient care. Read More
Wall Street kicked off September on shaky ground as rising bond yields pressured tech stocks and legal turmoil over Trump’s tariffs added fresh uncertainty. Meanwhile, investors brace for Friday’s key jobs report that could steer the Fed's next move.
LEQEMBI IQLIK, if approved for initiation dosing, would be the first and only anti-amyloid treatment to offer at-home injection from the start to help patients and care partners treat this progressive, relentless disease
Shares of biotech company Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB)
jumped 4.8% in the afternoon session after the company and its partner Eisai received FDA approval for a weekly subcutaneous injection of their Alzheimer's drug, Leqembi, for maintenance dosing.
Wall Street stumbled on Tuesday, with broad losses by midday in New York as investors turned risk-off amid mounting concerns over lofty valuations, seasonal headwinds and fiscal strains.
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: STOK), a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body’s potential with RNA medicine, and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB), today announced data from Phase 1/2a and open-label extension (OLE) studies of zorevunersen that support the potential for zorevunersen to be the first disease-modifying medicine for Dravet syndrome. Findings were presented at the 36th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC) in Lisbon, Portugal. Data support the EMPEROR Phase 3 study of zorevunersen that is now underway to further evaluate this investigational antisense oligonucleotide.
– Durable reductions in seizures and continuing improvements in cognition and behavior through 3 years in patients who continued to receive zorevunersen in the open-label extension studies –
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LEQEMBI IQLIK is the first and only anti-amyloid treatment to offer an at-home injection to help patients and care partners continue to treat this progressive, relentless disease after initial treatment of 18 months
The FDA now requires earlier MRI screening for Alzheimer's drug Leqembi to detect ARIA-E, a rare but serious side effect, aiming to improve treatment safety for patients.
Prothena reported ASCENT trial data showing strong amyloid plaque reduction but high ARIA-E rates for Alzheimer's drug PRX012, prompting a shift in focus.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at therapeutics stocks, starting with Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA).
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Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: STOK), a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body’s potential with RNA medicine, and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB), today announced presentations of new clinical data from studies of zorevunersen at the 36th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC), taking place August 30 – September 3, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. Zorevunersen, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide, is being evaluated as a potential disease-modifying medicine for the treatment of Dravet syndrome in the global pivotal EMPEROR Phase 3 study.
– 3-year data from open-label extension (OLE) studies demonstrate the potential for disease modification with durable seizure reductions and improvements in cognition and behavior on top of standard anti-seizure medicines –
TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today that the anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” has been launched in Austria on August 25, 2025 and will be launched in Germany on September 1, 2025. LEQEMBI received the European Commission (EC) approval in April 2025 as the first therapy that targets an underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia due to AD ( collectively referred to as early AD) who are apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4*) non-carriers or heterozygotes with confirmed amyloid pathology.1 Germany and Austria will mark the first launches in the EU.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is set to invest $2 billion in its North Carolina facilities, expanding its U.S. manufacturing operations. This move comes in response to potential drug import tariffs proposed by the Trump administration.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) and its peers.
