Johnson & Johnson reportedly in talks to acquire Shockwave Medical. Potential acquisition aligns with J&J's interest in expanding into cardiovascular devices. Piper Sandler considers J&J a potential buyer due to its strong financials.
The European Commission launches probe into Zoetis over alleged market interference in dog pain medication launch. Focus on Zoetis' Librela monoclonal antibody for osteoarthritis pain relief in dogs raises antitrust concerns.
Walgreens Boots Alliance challenges a nearly $1 billion arbitration award issued to telemedicine provider PWNHealth, alleging excessive damages under contract terms. The dispute revolves around Walgreens' handling of COVID-19 tests, with Everly Health Solutions asserting breach of agreement.
FDA approves Medtronic's Evolut FX+ TAVR system for severe aortic stenosis. Enhanced coronary access, maneuverability for diverse anatomies. Early Commercial Experience in spring 2024.
Wall Street witnessed a mixed session on Wednesday morning trading, with tech giants seeing slight declines while blue chips and small caps recording gains.
Japan approves AstraZeneca & Sanofi's Beyfortus for respiratory syncytial virus in neonates, infants, & children. Also, Truqap receives approval for unresectable or recurrent breast cancer. AstraZeneca challenges Arkansas law extending drug discounts to for-profit pharmacy chains, citing federal regulations."