Active ingredients
Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 2nd, 2026 | 05:43 CET
The Biotech breakout: Bayer and Eli Lilly flex their muscles - are Novo Nordisk, Evotec and BioNxt the next winners?
That was a week of selling on the NASDAQ! The technology index lost a full 5% in its renewed attempt to exceed the 30,000-point mark. Chip stocks, which had previously performed excellently, came under considerable pressure, followed by subdued figures from Alphabet, Microsoft and, most recently, Intel. The result was hefty double-digit losses; this sector has not seen this much uncertainty in a long time. Things are very different in the biotech sector. At 7,319 points, the underlying NASDAQ Biotech Index only narrowly missed its all-time high of 7,458 points. Leading players such as Bayer and Eli Lilly brought a breath of fresh air to the sector, which could now significantly outperform other industries towards the end of the year. We take a closer look at some of the protagonists.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 27th, 2026 | 05:21 CET
Pharma Stocks with a Future: Bayer, BioNxt Solutions and Novo Nordisk Expand Their Pipelines
No pharmaceutical company can rely on its bestsellers forever. Eventually, patent protection expires, generic manufacturers enter the market, and margins come under pressure. Companies that fail to replenish their product pipelines risk being left behind. That is why substantial sums are currently flowing into new active ingredients, manufacturing facilities and innovative drug delivery methods. Bayer plans to invest USD 2.2 billion in a pharmaceutical plant in Ohio. Smaller developers such as BioNxt Solutions are exploring new formulations and delivery methods for established active ingredients. At the end of September, Novo Nordisk agreed to license an oral drug candidate, including an upfront payment of USD 300 million. We take a closer look at Bayer, BioNxt Solutions and Novo Nordisk.
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