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One minute Dow Jones industrial average component Merck (MRK) might be doing battle with fellow drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) over drugs that can ward off cancer.

The next, biotech giants like Amgen (AMGN) and Sanofi (SNY) are tussling in court over the fate of cholesterol-busting drugs. Meanwhile, a company like Gilead Sciences (GILD) might be raked over the coals in Congress for charging $1,000 a day to treat hepatitis.

It's a brave — and contentious — new world for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. It's a realm where science is trying to develop landmark medicines that cure cancer, hepatitis and other life-threatening illnesses.

All the while it does a delicate dance with Wall Street and regulators — balancing public health issues with the demands of shareholders. Investors will find it tricky to navigate the sector, as companies can rise and fall at the drop of a hat.

Bookmark this page to stay on top of the latest news in the biopharma sector.

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Biotech Buying Spree: Loxo Flies 65% on Lilly's $8 Billion Takeover BidLoxo Oncology stock rocketed 65% early Monday after pharma giant Eli Lilly announced its $8 billion plan to acquire the smaller cancer-focused biotech. In early trading on the stock market today, Loxo... Read More

Dow Jones Futures: Stock Market Rally Is Missing ThisDow Jones futures were little changed Monday morning, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. The 2019 stock market rally showed further strength Friday, but top stocks aren't breaking out yet.... Read More

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Which Biopharma Stocks Are Looking To Score Big In Cannabis Medicine?Lost in the fray of countless efforts to bring recreational marijuana to a storefront near you, the advent of cannabis medicine by biotech stocks and pharma companies hit several key milestones in... Read More

This Biotech Stock Is Flying On Its Promising Gene TherapyUltragenyx Pharmaceutical jumped Friday after its gene therapy showed promise in patients with an inherited disease that causes low blood sugar. On the stock market today, Ultragenyx stock leapt 7.9%, to 43,... Read More

These Stocks Pop After FDA Expedites Review Of Gene-Editing TherapyCrispr Therapeutics popped Friday after the Food and Drug Administration announced plans to expedite review of its Vertex Pharmaceuticals-partnered gene-editing treatment. On the stock market today, Crispr stock jumped 8%, to 30.27,... Read More

Bristol To Become Top 5 Pharma — And Other Fallout From Celgene TakeoverBristol-Myers Squibb will become a top five Big Pharma stalwart after its Celgene takeover, an analyst said Friday — referencing a deal others believe will kick off a buying spree in biotech. The... Read More

REIT Stocks, Medical Stocks Lead New Buys By The Best Mutual Funds In Down MarketAs Wall Street entered a bear market in Q4, the amount of money being invested by the best mutual funds shrank considerably. But they focused their pared-back investments in REIT stocks, as... Read More

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