Astellas Pharma Inc. (ALPMY) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE) on Monday said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Priority Review for a supplemental Biologics License Application for perioperative PADCEV in combination with Keytruda as a treatment for patients with Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC). The...
Biogen Inc. (BIIB) and TJ Biopharma have entered into a definitive agreement under which Biogen has agreed to acquire TJ Bio's exclusive rights to felzartamab in the Greater China Region. Biogen now owns exclusive worldwide rights to felzartamab, which is currently being evaluated in global Phase 3 clinical...
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANIP), Monday announced the launch of Pimozide Tablets 1 mg and 2 mg, which is the generic version of the reference listed drug (RLD) Orap. Notably, U.S. annual sales for Pimozide Tablets total approximately $3.1 million, as per the February 2026 moving annual total IQVIA...
President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order that will accelerate access to treatments for patients with serious mental illness, reaffirming his commitment to advancing solutions that provide hope to Americans with devastating, complex, and treatment-resistant conditions. The Order directs the Food and Drug Administration Commissioner to provide Commissioner's National Priority Vouchers t
Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) announced a strategic partnership and minority investment in CENTRL, a provider of AI-powered due diligence solutions for financial institutions. Broadridge will integrate CENTRL's AI-powered workflow and automation capabilities across solutions serving asset managers,...
Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (SGMT), on Monday announced the appointment of Andreas Grauer as Chief Medical Officer, effective April 20. Eduardo Bruno Martins has retired as CMO and will continue to support the company as an external scientific advisor. Andreas Grauer brings more than two decades of...
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the north-east coast of Japan Monday, prompting authorities to issue a 9.8-foot tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that waves as tall as 3 meters can be expected in the Iwate prefecture and parts of Hokkaido and Aomori, while tsunami warnings...
At the UN's regional forum in Bangkok, senior UN officials and national delegates have warned that the impact of the Middle East war is being felt far beyond the region, with growing consequences for economies and vulnerable populations across Asia and the Pacific. Addressing the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific's 82nd session in Bangkok, Deputy Secretary-General Amina M
Aurion Resources (AU.V) has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement pursuant to which Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM.TO, AEM) has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Aurion, other than the Aurion shares currently held by Agnico Eagle, by way of a statutory plan...
USA Rare Earth Inc. (USAR) on Monday said it has agreed to acquire Serra Verde Group, owner of the Pela Ema rare earth mine and processing plant in Brazil, in a deal valued at about $2.8 billion. The consideration includes $300 million in cash and about 126.8 million newly issued USAR shares. The...
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) reported a first quarter GAAP net loss of $229 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $486 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, a year ago. Adjusted net loss was $0.40 per diluted share compared to a loss of $0.93 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA...
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (HHH), on Monday announced the appointment of Marc Grandisson to its Board of Directors, effective May 7. Marc Grandisson previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGLO, ACGL) from 2018 until his retirement in 2024 and was part of the company's...
Iran's military has vowed retaliation following the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman by U.S. forces, leaving the potential bilateral talks to end the Middle East war in jeopardy. The Trump administration had announced that the second round of US-Iran talks will commence Monday in Pakistan's capital, which is under tight security. But Iranian foreign ministry said there are n
Outcrop Silver & Gold Corp. (OCGSF, OCG.TO), on Monday announced that Ian Harris has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, with Rob Bruggeman appointed as CEO and Director, effective immediately. Ian Harris will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board, while Jay Sujir will remain on the...
Auction Technology Group Plc (ATG), a British online marketplace company The company announced that CEO John-Paul Savant will step down after more than ten years of service. The Auction Group confirmed it's full year 2026 guidance and said it expects first interim revenue growth, after positive trading...
April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.