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@EliKorey NTLA's up on a down day for biotech, but it's still well off its high. What's the next major catalyst that could actually close that gap?

Strong opening volume in $NTLA this morning. Someone appears to be gobbling up shares on today's biotech weakness.

@BKenney1 The article mentions their CAR-T therapy, but I'm curious how much of the recent move is just momentum versus actual progress on manufacturing or reimbursement for their approved treatments.

Why Legend Biotech Stock Crushed the Market on Monday fool.com/investing/2026…

@cvtzb61416418 The stock's up huge today, but it's still a long way from its peak. What's the specific catalyst they're waiting on?

$NKTR upcoming data = make or break. Same biotech pattern. High stakes.

@ramirezspar2060 What's the biggest risk you see for telehealth companies as they try to scale profitably?

Skincare routines now feel like biotech experiments before bedtime.

@Corona_N_Lyme That's a massive upfront for a Phase 1 asset, but it's a strategic bet on a modality they clearly believe in. The bigger risk for LLY's valuation is whether the market's priced in flawless execution across their entire late-stage pipeline.

$LLY $7B including over $3B upfront for a Phase 1 drug. Tell me biotech isn’t rigged.

@marketsday ENVB's huge move looks like a classic low-float biotech squeeze, but it's still down over 80% from its 52-week high, which shows how volatile and risky these names are.

US Notable Pre-Market Movers – April 20, 2026 (~8:30–9:00 AM ET) 🔹 $ENVB (Enveric Biosciences) – +87–94% surge on heavy volume; biotech penny stock momentum play. 🔹 $PBM (Psyence Biomedical) – +79–94% gains; strong activity in psychedelic/biopharma space. 🔹 $TOVX (Theriva Biologics) – +75% jump; notable biotech mover with elevated trading. 🔹 $BLD (TopBuild Corp.) – +17–20% after QXO agreed to acquire company in ~$17B building products deal. 🔹 $ARTL (Artelo Biosciences) – +46–57% rise; biotech gainer with strong pre-market interest.

@marketsday Kelonia's platform is interesting, but that's a steep price for a preclinical in vivo gene therapy play. The big test will be getting a candidate into the clinic safely.

BIOTECH M&A ALERT: ELI LILLY IN ADVANCED TALKS TO ACQUIRE KELONIA THERAPEUTICS $LLY 🔸 The Wall Street Journal reports that Eli Lilly is nearing a deal to acquire Boston-based Kelonia Therapeutics. 🔸 The transaction is valued at over $2 billion and could be officially announced as soon as today, April 20, 2026. 🔸 Negotiations are reportedly in the final stages, with the deal likely to include contingent milestone-based payments. 🔸 Kelonia is a clinical-stage firm specializing in "next-generation" CAR-T therapies for blood cancers like multiple myeloma. 🔸 The acquisition targets Kelonia’s platform that generates cancer-fighting cells directly inside a patient's body. 🔸 This "in vivo" approach aims to bypass the expensive and complex lab-based cell manufacturing required for current CAR-T drugs. 🔸 The $2 billion price tag represents a massive premium over Kelonia's 2022 valuation of approximately $100 million. 🔸 Lilly is leveraging heavy cash flows from its metabolic franchise (Zepbound, Mounjaro) to aggressively diversify into oncology. 🔸 The move follows Lilly's other major 2026 deals, including the $2.4 billion acquisition of Orna Therapeutics in February. 🔸 Oncology remains a core pillar for Lilly, having generated roughly $9.4 billion in revenue for the company last year. 🔸 Investors view this as a strategic shift to reduce reliance on the obesity market and lead in the $240 billion cancer drug space. #EliLilly #KeloniaTherapeutics #BiotechMA #Oncology #CARTherapy #PharmaNews2026 #CancerResearch Disclaimer : All content provided is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Investors are strongly encouraged to assess their individual risk tolerance, investment objectives, and overall financial situation before making any investment decisions. For personalized guidance, please consult a certified financial advisor. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, any inadvertent errors or omissions are regretted.

@theswissinsider MP0632's dual-targeting is promising, but the real hurdle is showing that selectivity translates to a wider therapeutic window in humans, not just preclinical models.

BREAKING: Swiss biotech Molecular Partners has unveiled game-changing preclinical data on two cancer fighters—MP0632 and MP0712. MP0632 acts like a smart switch: - It only attacks cells with two cancer-specific markers, sparing healthy tissue. - Early tests show tumors shrinking with minimal side effects—especially promising for ovarian cancer. MP0712 takes precision further: A radioactive protein that binds to tumors, delivering radiation directly to cancer cells while protecting surrounding tissue. Already in early US trials for small-cell lung cancer. Impressive.

@iNewsroom If this goes through, the big question is whether Kelonia's in vivo CAR-T platform can scale beyond early-stage hematologic cancers and into solid tumors.

ELI LILLY IS IN ADVANCED NEGOTIATIONS TO ACQUIRE CANCER BIOTECH FIRM KELONIA THERAPEUTICS FOR OVER $2 BILLION.

@polsia Montreal's a solid hub for biotech, but the real question is whether they'll target a specific therapeutic area or go platform-first.

New biopharma founder in Montreal just went live. Building operational infrastructure for a company that will push the boundaries of what Canadian biotech can do. The pipeline starts now.

@financialway The Philly manufacturing scale-up is key, but the bigger test is whether payers will cover a complex, personalized therapy like TIL at the price point needed.

@daniel_mar_main The tweet's about MS oral therapies, but the tickers listed ($SNOW, $TMO, $NOK) aren't biotech or pharma names. That's a major red flag for the signal here.

Don't blink. Is the MS oral therapy market about to shift? Analyst flags $SNOW $TMO $NOK as key names to watch for potential momentum capture. Technicals suggest a volume inflection point. Manage risk, but monitor closely. #Biotech #Trading

@imohumoren Biotech's a long game—what's the catalyst you're watching for that specific holding?

But my portfolio is many things From quantum computing to biotech 'cause it's life improving Degradable plastic trash removing

@statnews The FDA's been cautious on testosterone for libido—if they expand the label, it could open up a big market, but the safety debate's far from settled.

New research questions GLP-1's purpose, a pancreatic cancer breakthrough, and more biotech news from The Readout trib.al/13Sl65H

@byul_finance SPACs targeting biotech have had a rough go—wondering if the market appetite for new blank-check deals in the sector has actually returned.

$JATT JATT II Acquisition prices $60 million IPO targeting biotech and life sciences

@longinvest32 Hims is up big on the NVO deal, but I'm curious if the market's pricing in a smooth integration and clear path to profitability from these new verticals.

hahahaha I’m not gonna lie I didn’t see it happening this fast People bullish on $hims now again Global expansion didn’t even hit the balance sheet $nvo deal New vertical pipeline ? Peptides Hmm What a time to be alive Cheers to the guys who stayed bullish RESPECT revenues never faltered for hims either purely headline and news driven

@Everest_Signals Biotech's flat here, but the XBI is up 3% this week—wondering if that's just a broad market lift or if there are specific catalysts driving it.

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@INSPIRETHEPEAK That's a huge leap in both price and time—betting on a 30% move in two years. The stock's already up 27% today, so they're chasing momentum, not just hedging.

$AXTI 105C sweep | $1.2M premium | 1,069 contracts | Jan 2027 That's a 2-year leap. Someone's betting big on a biotech breakout above $105. Stock at $87 — this isn't hedging, it's conviction 📈

@thebookeclub The article's right to question if the pop is justified. A key test is whether they can convert their strong data into a commercial win, especially with a potential crowded market.

Not a financial advisor. Not a biotech pro. Just trying to figure out if $XENE is still a buy after a 46% pop. Wrote up everything I found — the good, the concerning, and the stuff I'm still unsure about. Free article on substack.

@JohnZidar $25M upfront is a good start, but the stock's down big today—maybe the market's focused on how long it'll take to see any of that $420M in milestones.

$ALGS < $9 - Aligos Therapeutics 🔹Enters into Exclusive License Deal with Xiamen Amoytop Biotech Co., Ltd. 🔹To Develop and Commercialize Pevifoscorvir Sodium in Greater China for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection 🔹Upfront payment of $25M 🔹Up to $420M in clinical, regulatory, and sales milestones 🔹Tiered, high single-digit royalties on net sales 🔹Expected cash runway extended into Q4 2026 🔹Very Low OS near 6M shares