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Fidelity Healthcare ETF vs. iShares Pharma Fund: Which Wins?

Key Points Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF offers a lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to the 0.37% fee for iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF. iShares' fund provides concentrated exposure to 56 pharmaceutical stocks, while Fidelity's holds 338 stocks across the broader healthcare sector. …

Mark Cuban says your 401(k) is ‘part of the cost of health care problem.’ Do you dump Big Insurance and own your values?

Photo by Nicola Gell / Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. If your retirement savings are invested in a broad index fund, Mark Cuban says you may be helping America's largest health …

Envetec Appoints Patrick S. Jones as Independent Director

Envetec Senior Thermo Fisher Scientific executive brings nearly 30 years of healthcare and commercial leadership to support Envetec's global expansion Patrick S. JonesPatrick S. Jones, President of Thermo Fisher Scientific's Clinical Diagnostics Division and independent director of Envetec Sustainable Technologies BIRDHILL, Ireland, Aug. 14, …

Die Fresenius-Aktie steigt nach erhöhter Prognose und Rückenwind von UBS

5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Eli Lilly’s Q2 Earnings Call

5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Eli Lilly's Q2 Earnings Call Eli Lilly's second quarter was marked by a positive market reaction, despite the company missing Wall Street's revenue expectations. Management credited growth in key products—especially in cardiometabolic health, oncology, and neuroscience—as drivers of performance. …

Pfizer and Valneva’s Lyme Disease Vaccine Candidate Marketing Authorization Application Validated by European Medicines Agency

Submission based on favorable efficacy and safety results from Phase 3 VALOR trial NEW YORK & LYON, France, August 14, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Valneva SE (Nasdaq: VALN; Euronext Paris: VLA) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated the …

Could AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Win as Genmab A/S (GMAB) Faces a New Regulatory Test for Epcoritamab?

On July 23, Genmab A/S (NASDAQ:GMAB) and AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) clarified a key clinical setback regarding their jointly developed T-cell engaging bispecific antibody, epcoritamab (DuoBody-CD3xCD20). The Phase 3 EPCORE DLBCL-1 study evaluated epcoritamab monotherapy against investigator's choice of chemoimmunotherapy in transplant-ineligible adults with relapsed/refractory …

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)’s $5.5B Talc Settlement: Turning Point or Temporary Relief?

The World Health Organization projects that the share of the world's population aged 60 years and older will almost double from 12% in 2015 to 22% by 2050. The Population Reference Bureau expects the number of Americans aged 65 and older to climb from …

Could Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)’s Partnership Create the Next Big Pharma Growth Engine

Two biopharma giants, Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD), are proving that in modern drug development, the biggest catalyst isn't always competing head-to-head; it is knowing when to join forces. While both companies reported their first-quarter 2026 earnings earlier this …

Could AbbVie Inc. (ABBV)’s Post-Humira Transformation Drive the Next Phase of Growth?

AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) reported its first-quarter 2026 financial results, delivering worldwide net revenues of $15.002 billion, an increase of 12.4% on a reported basis (10.3% operationally). The company posted GAAP diluted EPS of $0.39 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.65, which exceeded internal expectations …

U.S. FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Bristol Myers Squibb's First CELMoD Therapy ZENBEXUS™, in Combination with Daratumumab and Hyaluronidase-fihj and Dexamethasone (ZDd) for Patients with Multiple Myeloma, as Early as First Relapse

Product Image (Photo: Bristol Myers Squibb)ZENBEXUS™ (iberdomide) Logo Approval based on EXCALIBER-RRMM results showing ZDd doubled minimal residual disease-negative complete response rates versus daratumumab, bortezomib and dexamethasone (41% vs. 21%) in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma(1) ZENBEXUS marks the arrival of a new treatment …

Merck (MRK) Stock Fair Value Edges Higher After Analysts Back Pipeline Progress

Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Price target commentary for Merck has shifted toward a US$140 to US$155 range, anchored by a modest uplift in fair value from US$132.78 to …

Vivani Medical Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Vivani Medical, Inc. All participants successfully dosed in SLIM-1™, the Company's first-in-human Phase 1 trial of NPM-139, a miniature, ultra long-acting semaglutide implant for chronic weight management; top-line data expected in November 2026 Company entered into non-exclusive agreement with Novo Nordisk to evaluate NPM-139 …

Assembly Biosciences Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Updates

Assembly Biosciences, Inc. – Expanded ABI-6250 clinical development into cholestatic liver diseases, including primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) – – Completed $115 million gross financing to support advancement of pipeline programs through key development milestones – – GS-1179 (formerly ABI-1179) …

Zoetis Receives Emergency Use Authorization for Simparica Trio® (sarolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) for Treatment of New World Screwworm Infestations in Dogs and Puppies

Expands the solutions available to veterinarians to help address New World screwworm and gives added confidence for pet owners whose dogs and puppies are already receiving Simparica Trio Milestone demonstrates Zoetis' coordinated multi-species response to address New World screwworm across both companion animals and …

Gene Therapy Remains Top-of-Mind in Hemophilia Despite Recent Market Contraction, as Physicians and Patients Raise the Bar for Success

Nearly nine in ten EU4+UK hematologists now require longer-term efficacy data before referring patients with hemophilia A for gene therapy, while Spherix patient research reveals continued interest in the modality. Exton, PA, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The hemophilia gene therapy market is …

Novo Nordisk Stock Slips as Pill Strategy Reframes Obesity Race

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO), the Danish obesity-drug giant behind Wegovy and Ozempic, slipped approximately 1% Thursday morning as CEO Mike Doustdar tried to reset the market's thinking about the obesity race. His pitch: stop treating Novo versus Eli Lilly …

Telstra Stock Slips as A$1 Billion Buyback Meets Profit Miss

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Telstra Group (TLGPY), Australia's largest telecommunications provider, slipped 0.5% in Thursday's early Australian trading. The market's message was pretty clear: another giant buyback was not enough. Telstra unveiled a fresh A$1 billion repurchase program, but annual attributable profit …

Stryker Up 13.6% in 3 Months as Recovery Gains Strength, What's Next?

Stryker Corporation SYK shares have risen 13.6% in the past three months, outpacing the Zacks Medical sector's 12.9% gain and the S&P 500's 1.7% advance. The move has coincided with a sharper operating recovery after a difficult first quarter. The investor question is whether …

Is SYK Worth Buying as Growth Improves but Execution Risks Persist?

Stryker Corporation SYK presents a growth-versus-execution decision. Second-quarter sales and earnings improved sharply as the company recovered from its first-quarter cybersecurity disruption, while margins expanded and demand remained broad. The case is not risk-free. Cyber remediation costs, vascular supply constraints and acquisition execution still …

Can Stryker's Q2 Recovery and Guidance Support a Stronger Second Half?

Stryker Corporation SYK entered the second half of 2026 with momentum restored after the March cybersecurity disruption. Second-quarter sales, earnings and margins improved as production recovered, while management narrowed its full-year outlook. The next test is execution. Stryker must keep normalizing production, convert elevated …

WST Q2 Beat and Raised 2026 Outlook Reinforce the HVP Growth Story

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. WST turned a better-than-expected second quarter into a higher 2026 outlook. Organic sales growth accelerated, margins widened and adjusted earnings increased sharply, giving investors a clearer read on how High-Value Product demand is translating into financial performance. The quarter matters …

Should Investors Buy WST as HVP Growth Meets a Premium Valuation?

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. WST is delivering faster High-Value Product (HVP) growth, wider margins and higher 2026 earnings expectations. Second-quarter organic sales rose 12.7%, while adjusted earnings increased 28.8% to $2.37 per share. The question is whether those gains justify a valuation well above …

Novo Nordisk Escalates Weight-Loss War With Eli Lilly

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) CEO Mike Doustdar is defending the drugmaker's lawsuit against Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY), escalating a fight over how the two companies market their blockbuster obesity treatments. The legal battle matters because Lilly has seized the lead …

Is Novo Nordisk's Wegovy-Fueled Rebound Evaporating?

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) posted strong first-quarter results and performed fairly well in the month that followed its first-quarter update. However, the company's most recent financial update, for the second quarter, erased much of those gains. In both cases, the market's reaction was largely …

Gilead (GILD) Stock Still Looks Cheap On Sales Despite A 127% Run

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Gilead Sciences stock has delivered a 126.6% total return over the past 5 years, and the current valuation checks still lean on the …

European Stocks Close Mixed in Thursday Trading; UK GDP Growth Slows in Q2

The European stock markets closed mixed in Thursday trading as The Stoxx Europe edged 0.1% lower, Ge PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade …

European Equities Traded in the US Rise in Thursday Trading

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were higher late Thursday morning, rising 0.45% to 1,969.72 on the S&P Europe Select ADR Index. From continental Europe, the gainers were led by biopharmaceutical company Cellectis (CLLS) and biotech firm Evaxion Silver Upgrade …

How Pfizer’s Higher 2026 Guidance And LITFULO Trial Results At Pfizer (PFE) Have Changed Its Investment Story

In early August 2026, Pfizer Inc. reported second-quarter results showing revenue of US$15,034 million and a net loss of US$248 million, alongside US$4.30 billion in non-cash intangible asset impairments and a modest increase in full-year 2026 revenue guidance to US$60.50–US$62.50 billion. A key offsetting …

Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) Sees New Pressure In Weight Loss Drugs

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) faces fresh competition as the UK's MHRA approves Eli Lilly's oral weight loss therapy Foundayo for use in the …

The Advertising Research Foundation Announces 2026 ARF David Ogilvy Awards Finalists

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) today announced the finalists for the 2026 ARF David Ogilvy Awards, honoring excellence in research-driven advertising and marketing. For more than 30 years, the ARF David Ogilvy Awards have recognized campaigns that …

Noteworthy ETF Outflows: TQQQ, ADI, MRVL, GILD

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the ProShares UltraPro QQQ (Symbol: TQQQ) where we have detected an approximate $156.7 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.4% decrease week over week (from …

CVS Health Enhances Its Direct-to-Consumer Weight Management Offerings To Improve Access, Affordability, Care and Support for GLP-1 Medications

WOONSOCKET, RI / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom CVS Pharmacy offers all FDA approved GLP-1s, whether through insurance or cash-pay options. New collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company will provide eligible Zepbound and Foundayo patients …