Novartis AG is a global healthcare company that specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative pharmaceuticals and medical products. The company focuses on research-driven solutions in various therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, immunology, and neuroscience, among others. Novartis is committed to improving patient health by providing high-quality medications and treatments, and it invests significantly in research and development to discover and deliver new therapies. In addition to its pharmaceutical division, Novartis also offers generics and biosimilars through its Sandoz division, making healthcare more accessible to patients worldwide. Read More
PALM BEACH, Fla., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The global oncology market is undergoing rapid growth, mainly due to the increasing number of cancer cases around the world. The World Health Organization estimates there will be over 35 million new cancer cases by 2050, a massive 77% increase from the estimated 20 million cases in 2022. This rising occurrence of cancer has been attributed to lifestyle changes in an increasingly geriatric population in both developed countries and emerging economies. Environmental factors such as pollution and the high penetration of microplastics, a potential carcinogen, are also contributing to the growing number of cancer cases. As the global burden of cancer continues to go up, government and private organizations are increasing funding in both healthcare infrastructure and investment into research and development of therapeutics and potential cures for various kinds of cancers. Many federal early detection programs have been launched with large players in the pharmaceutical sector looking to increase the number of clinical trials and drug discovery studies undertaken. These innovations are propelling market expansion, with the sector expected to witness significant growth in the coming years as new technologies and therapies continue to emerge. A new research report from BioSpace, said the global oncology market size was USD 321.19 billion in 2024, and calculated at USD 356.20 billion in 2025 is expected to reach around USD 903.81 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 10.9% for the forecasted period. the development of the global healthcare infrastructure and cancer continuing to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide drives growth in the global oncology market. Active oncology biotech and pharma companies in the markets this week include Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS), BioNTech SE (NASDAQ: BNTX), Arvinas, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARVN), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE).
JPMorgan analysts said President Trump’s "most favored nation" drug pricing order is unlikely to move forward without Congressional support and will likely face legal and industry resistance, limiting its near-term impact on pharma stocks.
Regulus Therapeutics shares surged after Novartis announced a $1.7 billion acquisition, but analysts downgraded the stock citing limited upside. Retail sentiment remained bullish, with speculation of a higher bid or FDA-driven gains.
Edgewater noted that the mobile gaming macro environment appears to be decelerating gradually, while competition from both Meta and Alphabet is intensifying.
According to the terms of the deal, Novartis, through a subsidiary, will initiate a tender offer to acquire all of Regulus' outstanding shares for an initial price of $7.00 per share or $800 million.
U.S. stock futures are trading flat on Tuesday early-morning, keeping with the broad index averages on Monday, as markets await clarity and more earnings reports to come in over the course of this week.
