Pharma
Commented by Armin Schulz on September 21st, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Novo Nordisk, BioNxt Solutions, Evotec: When Injections Become Pills, The Cash Starts Rolling In
The daily injection has had its day. For a long time, taking biologics in pill form was considered a pipe dream, but as of this year, it is becoming a billion-dollar business. On September 17, 2026, Novo Nordisk announced a partnership with Orbis Medicines worth up to USD 1.4 billion to make injections available orally. In February, the Danish company secured a partnership with Vivtex worth up to USD 2.1 billion. Whoever can deliver peptides through the stomach could see the industry come knocking. We are taking a closer look at Novo Nordisk, BioNxt Solutions and Evotec, which cover the entire spectrum of this trend—from acquisitions to technology to development.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on September 15th, 2026 | 10:30 CEST
New Approaches to Fighting Cancer: Why Vidac Pharma, BioNTech and Evotec Deserve Attention
Cancer cells use sophisticated defence mechanisms to evade the immune system and reprogram their own metabolism. These mechanisms are now increasingly being targeted by biotech companies. BioNTech has more than EUR 16 billion in cash and is driving the next generation of immunotherapies. Evotec is scaling up drug development through strong alliances but has eroded investor confidence. This skepticism is weighing on its share price. Developments at Vidac Pharma are particularly exciting. The company focuses on the metabolic reprogramming of malignant cells. Results from a potentially groundbreaking Phase 2b trial are imminent. Which approach offers the greatest promise?
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on September 10th, 2026 | 09:35 CEST
Is Nel ASA Set to Rebound? Analysts Are Singing Bayer's Praises! RE Royalties Entices with Dividends!
Today we are taking a look at three companies that may all be at a critical turning point. Hydrogen specialist Nel ASA is racing against the clock and must prove its full order book can translate into real profits. On the other hand, there is Bayer—a company that, after years of deep crisis, share prices hovering around EUR 20, and seemingly endless legal battles, has risen like a phoenix from the ashes and is aiming to climb even higher. Last but not least, we take a look at RE Royalties. The project financier is well positioned for the energy transition and is delivering strong returns to shareholders. We examine the numbers, the technical analysis, and the truth behind the latest news.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 9th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Biotech Boom Thanks to Synergies: AstraZeneca Bets on Platforms, Almirall Forges Alliances, and Vidac Pharma Has the Multi-Tool
Everyone in Germany knows the situation: doctors' offices are crowded, and the healthcare system is stretched to its limits. But even when waiting rooms are full, there are still rays of hope. In Europe, research is being conducted successfully in many areas. As standard drugs gradually lose their patent protection, a new era is dawning. While cutting-edge research in Germany is still considered brilliant, it has all too often failed to translate findings into products. But that is changing. A new generation of European pharmaceutical players is closing the gap with the competition and showing that groundbreaking therapeutic advances no longer have to come exclusively from overseas. We take a look at some exciting companies.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 4th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
From the Pill to the Dissolving Film and the Monthly Injection for Obesity: Novo Nordisk, BioNxt Solutions and Pfizer
Obesity treatment is undergoing a transformation. Following the initial success of GLP-1 medications, the next round is now underway. It is no longer just about efficacy, but also about the method of administration. Novo Nordisk was the first to launch the oral pill on the European market and is already testing lower maintenance doses. BioNxt Solutions is countering with oral dissolvable thin films (ODFs) that require neither a needle nor water. Pfizer, meanwhile, is focusing on a monthly ultra-long-acting GLP-1 derived through its acquisition of Metsera. Today we take a closer look at the strategies of Novo Nordisk, BioNxt Solutions and Pfizer.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on September 1st, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Potential Moderna-Style Share Surge? Takeover Candidates Evotec, Valneva and Vidac Pharma in Focus — Analysts Bullish
Moderna has shaken up the biotech market with its breakthrough in the fight against skin cancer. Partner Merck has received somewhat less attention in the coverage, despite preparing for the eventual patent expiration of one of its blockbuster drugs. Other pharmaceutical companies will also need to replenish their pipelines in the coming years. As a result, the takeover merry-go-round is likely to pick up speed again, potentially electrifying investors. One hot candidate is Vidac Pharma. Recruitment for its Phase 2B trial into high-risk actinic keratosis, a precancerous skin condition, has been completed. The results could provide a catalyst for the stock. Valneva's share price has recently risen sharply. Could its partner Pfizer eventually make a move? Analysts are recommending the stock. And what about perennial takeover candidate Evotec? Shareholders and potential buyers are currently giving the share a wide berth. Yet there is a "Buy" recommendation on the table.
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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 Stefan Feulner on August 24th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST
Merck, Vidac Pharma, Moderna: New Cancer Treatments Send Stock Markets Soaring
A breakthrough in cancer research sent the stock market into a frenzy last week. For the first time, a personalized mRNA therapy has achieved key endpoints in a large Phase 3 trial, adding billions in market value within hours. At the same time, smaller biotech companies are working on entirely different approaches to target tumors at one of their greatest vulnerabilities. The race for the next generation of cancer treatments is thus gaining momentum. The economic potential is enormous.
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Commented by Stefan Bode on August 21st, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Three Stocks, Three Themes: Rally, Crash, and Comeback Potential—Lahontan Gold, Moderna and PFISTERER
Record profits, yet double-digit share price losses. On the stock market, it is not just earnings that count—it is the outlook for the future. That is precisely where some of the most interesting opportunities can emerge. We highlight a cyclical infrastructure stock with slowing momentum, a biotech company following a major medical breakthrough, and a commodities player benefiting from higher gold prices and project progress. Investors looking to determine whether these moves reflect market overreaction or genuine new developments will find the decisive signals in the numbers and outlooks.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on August 19th, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Weight-Loss Boom 2.0: BioNxt Solutions, Novo Nordisk and Nestlé Are Growing in a Billion-Dollar Market
The weight-loss injection has not only transformed the pharmaceutical market but is also gradually impacting the food industry. The prescription drug semaglutide, used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, is at the forefront of this trend. The active ingredient mimics the body's own gut hormone GLP-1, thereby achieving several desired effects. It increases feelings of fullness, reduces appetite, slows gastric emptying, and improves insulin secretion. Meanwhile, innovative specialists such as BioNxt Solutions are positioning themselves by advancing alternative and improved drug delivery methods. The Canadian company is developing thin films of active ingredients that dissolve under the tongue and are intended to replace medications administered via injection or traditional tablets. The news flow is promising. At the same time, Nestlé is creating a new food category for people who want to lose weight using GLP-1 preparations. Who has the edge?
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