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CKPT

Checkpoint Therapeutics has announced longer-term data showing increases in complete response rates for its drug, Cosibelimab, in advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. The drug demonstrated a 55% objective response rate and a 23% complete response rate in locally advanced cSCC, and a 50% objective response rate and a 13% complete response rate in metastatic cSCC. The drug continues to show a favorable safety profile and its Biologics License Application is currently under review by the U.S. FDA, with a PDUFA goal date of January 3, 2024.

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July 27, 2023 | 11:05 am

LLY

Eli Lilly has announced the successful results of two Phase 3 studies for Tirzepatide in adults with obesity and weight-related comorbidities, excluding Type 2 diabetes. The studies, SURMOUNT-3 and SURMOUNT-4, met all primary and key secondary objectives compared to placebo.

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July 27, 2023 | 10:51 am

MRK

Merck has announced positive topline results from two Phase 3 trials of V116, an investigational 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. The trials demonstrated immune responses in both vaccine-naïve and vaccine-experienced adult patient populations.

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July 27, 2023 | 10:47 am

GOOG

GOOGL

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has updated its Play Store guidelines and ranking algorithms to prioritize apps and games optimized for large screens. Apps not optimized for large screens or with high crash rates will be downranked. This move is likely motivated by Google's focus on tablets and large-screen devices, including the new Pixel Tablet and Pixel Fold.

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July 27, 2023 | 10:40 am

TSLA

Indonesia is courting automakers, including Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), with attractive incentives for electric vehicle (EV) production. The country's rich nickel reserves, crucial for battery production, have been a significant part of the negotiations. Indonesia is reportedly planning to offer substantial incentives to companies, including Tesla and BYD, and is willing to benchmark their offers against other countries vying for the same companies.

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July 27, 2023 | 10:33 am

LQDA

Liquidia has submitted an amendment to add PH-ILD indication to the tentatively approved NDA for YUTREPIA (treprostinil) Inhalation Powder. If approved by the FDA, YUTREPIA would be indicated for the treatment of both PH-ILD and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The FDA can grant final approval after the new clinical investigation exclusivity granted to Tyvaso® expires on March 31, 2024.

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July 27, 2023 | 10:09 am

MSFT

VGK

The European Union (EU) has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Microsoft's Teams software, according to the Wall Street Journal. The investigation will examine whether Microsoft is unfairly promoting its Teams software over rival products.

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July 27, 2023 | 9:47 am

AZN

AZNCF

AstraZeneca's drug Soliris (Eculizumab) has received approval in the European Union for expanded use to include the treatment of refractory generalized myasthenia gravis in children and adolescents.

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July 27, 2023 | 8:15 am

AZN

AstraZeneca's Enhertu (Trastuzumab Deruxtecan) has shown clinically meaningful progression-free survival and overall survival across multiple HER2 expressing advanced solid tumors in the DESTINY-PanTumor02 Phase 2 trial.

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July 27, 2023 | 8:14 am

BTCUSD

A US House panel has approved two bills aimed at providing regulatory clarity for crypto firms. The first bill, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, provides a framework for crypto firms to determine whether they should register with the CFTC or the SEC. The second bill, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, defines what blockchain-related entities qualify as money transmitters in the US. Bitcoin was trading at $29,449, up 0.81% in the last 24 hours.

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July 27, 2023 | 8:09 am