Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited American Depositary Shares (each (TAK)
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Takeda Pharmaceutical Ltd is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing innovative medicines to patients around the world
With a commitment to research and development, Takeda specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, and rare diseases. The company employs advanced scientific techniques and a patient-centric approach to develop both new treatments and improve existing ones, aiming to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from complex medical conditions. Through its collaborative partnerships and a strong pipeline of potential therapies, Takeda continues to push the boundaries of scientific innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a ban on Red No. 3, an artificial food coloring linked to cancer in animal studies, effective Jan. 15, 2027.
Teva and Sanofi report positive Phase 2b data for duvakitug, showing significant remission in UC and CD patients, boosting analyst confidence and price targets.
Global leaders gather at COP29 to address climate change, carbon market mechanisms, and climate finance. Urgency and controversy at a fossil fuel reliant host country, but focus on establishing rules for a global carbon market.
HC Wainwright has initiated coverage on Alumis, highlighting the biopharmaceutical company's lead drug candidate, ESK-001. The analyst notes ESK-001's superior clinical data compared to Bristol Myers Squibb's Sotyktu, indicating strong growth potential in the TYK2 market.
Johnson & Johnson has discontinued its Phase 2 study of mosnodenvir, an investigational antiviral candidate for dengue prevention, as part of a strategic shift in its R&D portfolio. Final efficacy data from the study will be available after analysis.
Truist Securities has initiated coverage on Protagonist Therapeutics, praising its first-in-class lead asset with promising Phase 2 data in rare blood cancer and a multi-billion dollar potential.
HC Wainwright initiated coverage on Enliven Therapeutics, noting its innovative small molecules for tumor treatments. HC Wainwright gave a Buy rating with a $37 price target, projecting significant sales potential for Enliven's therapies.
FDA grants approval to Ascendis Pharma's Yorvipath (TransCon PTH) for adult hypoparathyroidism. Yorvipath offers continuous parathyroid hormone exposure and is set to launch in the U.S. with patient support services.
Takeda Pharmaceutical stock rises following European Commission approval of Adzynma for treating ADAMTS13 deficiency in cTTP patients. Adzynma is the first enzyme replacement therapy in the EU for this rare blood disorder, demonstrating significant safety and efficacy.
Guggenheim Partners initiated coverage on Alumis, highlighting its lead asset ESK-001, a TYK2 inhibitor for plaque psoriasis and systemic lupus erythematosus. With upcoming Phase 3 trials and no JAK class black box warning, ESK-001 shows promise as a competitive oral therapy.
Eli Lilly's acquisition of Morphic highlights strategic expansion in Immunology, targeting α4β7 for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease treatments. Goldman Sachs notes the deal's potential to strengthen Eli Lilly's pipeline, complementing existing assets.
Samsung Biologics, a Korean CDMO, signed a $1.06 billion agreement to provide manufacturing services for an unnamed US pharma. The agreement is the largest that Samsung Bio has made since it was founded in 2011.
Blackstone Inc. is reportedly finalizing a deal to sell Alinamin Pharmaceutical to MBK Partners for $2.17 billion. Blackstone acquired Alinamin from Takeda in 2020.
