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Commented by Tarik Dede on August 17th, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Cancer in Focus: Merck & Co., Vidac Pharma and AstraZeneca
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the WHO, there are currently around 20.6 million new cancer cases worldwide. The annual death toll is estimated at approximately 10 million people. In recent years, more than 53 million people globally have received a cancer diagnosis. According to the WHO, the number of new cases per year is expected to rise to about 35 million by 2050. Two factors are generally cited as the main drivers: demographic change, with the global population getting older, as well as rising rates of obesity, physical inactivity, smoking and air pollution in many countries. Unsurprisingly, the oncology market is correspondingly lucrative. Oncology is the world's largest pharmaceutical market. There is, however, also some good news: the age-adjusted risk of dying from cancer is declining thanks to earlier detection, targeted therapies and advances in immuno-oncology. Today, we take a closer look at this market through the stocks of Merck & Co., Vidac Pharma and AstraZeneca.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 18th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
The Secret Mechanism That Kills Cancer Cells: What Revolution Medicines and Merck & Co. Need to Learn from Vidac Pharma
There is, without exaggeration, a looming "patent cliff" of enormous scale: an estimated USD 236 billion in annual revenue losses are forcing the biopharmaceutical industry to find new paths forward. Pharma giants must replace dwindling blockbuster revenues by strategically acquiring innovative oncology platforms, as conventional cancer therapies are increasingly reaching their limits. This innovation pressure is triggering a consolidation wave in which research-driven biotech companies with protected mechanisms of action are moving into the center of potential takeover activity. In particular, intracellular and metabolic treatment approaches are rapidly gaining importance in the fight against treatment-resistant cancers. We take a look at Revolution Medicines' successes and identify the next potential high-flyer.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 22nd, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Important piece of the puzzle in the fight against cancer: Vidac Pharma, Roche, Merck & Co.
The pharmaceutical market is enormous - and continues to grow. Market research institute Evaluate forecasts an increase to around USD 1.7 trillion by 2030, representing an annual growth rate of 7.7%. Oncology promises the highest sales, at around USD 300 billion. However, there is no single approach. Instead, new modalities and technologies such as antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), cell and gene therapies, and radiopharmaceuticals are transforming the industry and gaining significant traction. One thing is clear: progress in the biotech sector is increasingly achieved through the combination of active ingredients and technologies. What role does the biotech company Vidac Pharma play in this?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 16th, 2025 | 07:20 CEST
Investors take note: BioNxt Solutions builds on blockbusters from Novo Nordisk and Merck - and has another ace up its sleeve in oncology
In the biotech sector, a single technology can often determine success or failure. Canadian-German company BioNxt Solutions is taking a different approach, relying on three pillars, each targeting major markets and advancing established blockbusters from leading pharmaceutical companies. October has already brought decisive progress, from accelerated patent protection to concrete milestones in development. These concentrated positive signals show that BioNxt Solutions not only has a promising concept, but also the strategy and operational strength to turn it into value. A closer analysis is worthwhile.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 25th, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Key technology in the fight against cancer? Merck & Co., Vidac Pharma, AstraZeneca
Do you know what aerobic glycolysis is? No? Have you ever heard of the Warburg effect? Both terms describe the same phenomenon: cancer cells utilize glucose to produce lactate, even in the presence of oxygen and fully functional mitochondria. This is what distinguishes cancer cells from healthy cells. Current research suggests that targeted interventions in the Warburg effect could be suitable for killing cancer cells or making them more receptive to other therapies. Companies around the world are pushing forward research into this effect – the goal is nothing less than curing cancer. We present some of the companies and analyze whether their stocks could be good investments.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on July 11th, 2025 | 07:20 CEST
Biotech takeover merry-go-round picks up speed! BioNTech, Evotec, Merck, and BioNxt Solutions!
The takeover merry-go-round is spinning faster again in the biotech sector. The latest example is Merck's acquisition of Verona Pharma. The US group is paying USD 10 billion for the deal. BioNxt Solutions would be significantly cheaper to acquire at present. The Company aims to make it easier to take medication with melt films, skin patches, and tablets. In addition, it has now announced an exciting platform. The goal is to develop smarter chemotherapy, which, in turn, could create a billion-dollar market. And what are BioNTech and Evotec doing? Things have quieted down a bit at the German biotech leader following its billion-dollar deal with Bristol-Myers Squibb. However, analysts recommend buying the stock. Evotec, on the other hand, is languishing at around EUR 7. Can the quarterly figures provide new impetus for the struggling stock?
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