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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 25th, 2026 | 09:15 CEST
Biotech M&A Boom: Novo Nordisk & Eli Lilly Battle for Market Share — BioNxt and Evotec on the Radar
As the recent spectacular USD 43 billion acquisition of cancer specialist Seagen by Pfizer and the mega-deals surrounding the GLP-1 infrastructure impressively demonstrate, the pharmaceutical industry is in the midst of a historic wave of consolidation. Driven by the massive, billion-dollar profits from the weight-loss injection market, an unprecedented wave of acquisitions has now begun. Market leaders such as Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are using their well-stocked war chests to pursue strategic mega-acquisitions to secure their dominant positions and systematically eliminate production bottlenecks. At the same time, highly innovative platform companies like BioNxt are coming into focus with their novel delivery systems. Strategically valuable targets currently trading at attractive valuations, such as Evotec, have long been in the crosshairs of investors and competitors. Those who do not want to be left behind in the battle for market share, new delivery technologies, and the next generation of blockbuster drugs must make acquisitions now, because the M&A carousel is spinning faster than it has in a long time. We dig a little deeper!
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Commented by Tarik Dede on August 11th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Pharma and Biotech Stocks in the Spotlight: Moderna, BioNxt Solutions, and Eli Lilly
Many patents held by the major pharmaceutical giants are set to expire in the coming years. Once that protection is gone, companies face the risk of lost revenue due to copycat drugs, known as generics. Consequently, the stakes are currently very high in the industry. Acquisitions and massive investments in the research pipeline are shaping the landscape. The markets for oncology and weight-loss injections are particularly lucrative. The former is a matter of life and death, while the latter is mostly about appearance and health. At the same time, many countries need to reduce their healthcare costs. Demographic trends and many lifestyle-related diseases are taking their toll on people and health insurance premiums. For investors, this tension presents a wealth of opportunities. We are therefore taking a look today at the stocks of Moderna, BioNxt Solutions, and Eli Lilly.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 29th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
AI and M&A Frenzy in the Life Sciences Sector: Bayer, Vidac Pharma, Novo Nordisk, Evotec, and Eli Lilly
Yes, you read that correctly. Pharmaceutical companies are actively embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and, thanks to lower costs, better validation, and faster study setups, could emerge as winners of the new AI wave in the medium term. Many stocks in the life sciences sector had been overlooked by the market, but investors are now taking notice again. Eli Lilly is betting on AI and expanding its portfolio through targeted acquisitions, including the takeovers of sleep-wake specialist Centessa Pharmaceuticals and blood cancer specialist Ajax. At Evotec and Vidac Pharma, much of the focus is on cancer, while Novo Nordisk faces stiff competition from Eli Lilly's weight-loss drugs. Then came the welcome news regarding Bayer. The Supreme Court ruled that approximately 181,000 individual lawsuits alleging a lack of warning labels on packaging are no longer legally viable, as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified the herbicide glyphosate as safe. Lots of good news, and plenty of opportunities for active investors - we provide a few insights.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on June 11th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Wave of Biotech Acquisitions: Eli Lilly, Vidac Pharma, and GSK in the Spotlight
Cancer remains one of humanity's greatest scourges, and at the same time, it is by far the largest healthcare market of all. But the old-school pharmaceutical giants are running out of oncology pipeline candidates, and now smaller, far more innovative players are increasingly being acquired. The M&A market is currently experiencing extremely dynamic times. This week, for example, GSK announced the acquisition of Nuvalent for USD 10.6 billion in cash. Gilead Sciences, in turn, struck a deal in April with the German company Tubulis—for a total of USD 5 billion. Shortly thereafter, Eli Lilly offered up to USD 7 billion for Kelonia Therapeutics, just to name a few of this year's deals. That is why we are taking a look at the opportunities in the sector today and putting the stocks of Eli Lilly, Vidac Pharma, and GSK under the microscope!
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 14th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
Checkmate for Cancer: What Eli Lilly and Bayer Can Learn from Vidac Pharma
Modern medicine is on the cusp of groundbreaking innovations in which the regulation of cellular energy metabolism, known as metabolic correction, is becoming a decisive strategy. While traditional cancer research has relied primarily on the destruction of cells using toxic agents for decades, researchers now recognize that the key to success may lie in the precise control of enzymatic processes. In light of this, value creation is shifting away from the conventional "sledgehammer approach" toward correcting cellular dysregulation. We highlight three exciting companies and focus in particular on metabolism pioneer Vidac Pharma.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 30th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
The hunt for the cancer pill from BioNTech & Co.: Why Eli Lilly's billion-dollar bet is a wake-up call for Vidac Pharma
It is one of the oldest rules in the biotech sector: when the big pharmaceutical companies can no longer grow on their own, they open their coffers. The latest billion-dollar deal between US giant Eli Lilly and Dresden-based startup Seamless Therapeutics is more than just a headline – it is a wake-up call for the entire industry. Eli Lilly, now one of the most valuable companies in the world, is desperately seeking innovations to secure its pipeline beyond its booming weight-loss injections. This hunger for new mechanisms of action inevitably focuses attention on small, specialized companies researching revolutionary approaches. In this environment, Vidac Pharma is becoming the focus of strategic investors. The Company is working on an approach that is as elegant as it is radical: it aims to starve cancer rather than poison it by manipulating its metabolism. While Eli Lilly and BioNTech are spreading their billions across a wide range of areas, Vidac is delivering precisely the kind of specialized "deep science" that is often lacking in the pipelines of the big players.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 4th, 2025 | 07:30 CET
Amazing! Rollercoaster ride with Beyond Meat, recovery at Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, big returns with PanGenomic Health
Volatility in the growth stock sector has caused quite a few swings in recent weeks. While Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are still struggling with margin declines from semaglutide injections, shares of the plant-based meat provider Beyond Meat have been bouncing around like a ball in orbit. After a rapid tenfold increase in October, November appears to be all about the reverse gear, with the stock currently down 80% from its peak. Those with strong nerves and a quick hand on the mouse are in luck. Things are calmer and steadier with PanGenomic Health. Here, the high levels since summer must first be digested before the next upward cycle can begin. We highlight a few opportunities.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on September 29th, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Takeover in the Ozempic market! BioNxt Solutions next? Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and Pfizer are fighting!
The battle against obesity is considered one of the biggest growth markets in the global pharmaceutical sector. According to estimates, the market for obesity therapies could reach a volume of up to USD 150 billion by 2030. So far, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have dominated the market. But almost every major corporation and innovative challenger wants a piece of the pie. The latest example: Pfizer is planning a billion-dollar takeover of US-based Metsera, a company competing with novel drugs against obesity. BioNxt Solutions is also a hot takeover candidate. The Company aims to revolutionize the market and attract new customers with an oral dosage form, and the first prototypes have already been developed. That makes it an attractive prospect for virtually every pharmaceutical company.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 9th, 2025 | 10:05 CEST
The next wave is coming! NetraMark and BioNTech are on the winning track - Can Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly follow suit?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the development of new drugs by analyzing complex data at lightning speed and making clinical trials more efficient. AI technologies enable candidates to be selected more specifically for research projects and therapeutic successes to be predicted with greater precision. Companies such as NetraMark and BioNTech have already successfully used these tools, with the Mainz-based company currently even achieving breakthroughs in oncology. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, once stars of the obesity market, are now seen as "fallen angels". Will they manage to turn things around? Investors with foresight now have new opportunities in rapidly growing billion-dollar markets. A long-awaited interest rate cut in the US could be the spark the sector needs! Selection is now key!
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on September 9th, 2025 | 07:20 CEST
Takeover candidate! Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly eyeing BioNxt Solutions
A portfolio rocket for the coming weeks? The shares of BioNxt Solutions are certainly worth a closer look. There was no sign of a summer slump at this company - quite the opposite, as one major announcement followed another, and the newsflow continues into September. The Canadian-German life sciences company specializes in innovative drug delivery technologies. The latest bombshell: BioNxt aims to replace the Ozempic weight-loss injection with a tablet-like oral form of administration. This move opens the door to another billion-dollar market and positions the Company as a takeover candidate. Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and others are engaged in fierce competition and are hungry for innovations – like those developed by BioNxt. The stock remains attractively priced.
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