Reported Earlier, Royalty Pharma Announced An Update On Novartis’ Phase 3 Results From The Horizon Outcomes Trial For Pelacarsen, An Antisense Oligonucleotide Studied In Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease And Elevated Lipoprotein(A)

Novartis advances multiple sclerosis innovation with late-breaking remibrutinib and broad portfolio data at MSToronto2026

Novartis will present Phase III REMODEL-1/-2 trial results for remibrutinib, an oral BTK inhibitor for relapsing multiple sclerosis, at MSToronto2026. The company will also showcase expanded evidence for Kesimpta (ofatumumab) across multiple studies including pediatric MS, treatment-naive patients, and pregnancy/breastfeeding outcomes. An investor call will follow the remibrutinib data presentation.

Sironax Named to Fierce Biotech’s “Fierce 15” List of the Most Innovative and Promising Private Biotechs of 2026

Sironax, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has been recognized by Fierce Biotech as one of the 15 most innovative and promising private biotech companies of 2026. The company is advancing clinical-stage programs including SIR2501 (SARM1 inhibitor), SIR4156 (NAMPT activator), and SIR9900 (RIPK1 inhibitor) for neurodegenerative, metabolic, inflammatory, and immunological diseases. Sironax recently acquired a brain delivery platform to address blood-brain barrier challenges.

Europe Cancer Metabolism Based Therapeutics Market Forecast to 2035 by Modality, Route, Indication, and Therapy Sales | 25.3% CAGR Drives an $8.54 Billion Opportunity

Europe's cancer metabolism-based therapeutics market is projected to grow from $1.12 billion in 2026 to $8.54 billion by 2035, representing a 25.3% CAGR. Growth is driven by Europe's high cancer burden, advances in molecular profiling, precision oncology adoption, and regulatory validation. Small molecules and oral administration routes dominate, with breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer as leading indications. Key players include AstraZeneca, Bayer, Novartis, Roche, and Servier.

Autoimmune CAR T Safety Events Reshape Rheumatologist Sentiment, but Autologous CAR T Retains Lead, According to Spherix Global Insights

Following trial pauses by Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb due to safety concerns, rheumatologist confidence in autologous CAR T dropped significantly from 7.5 to 5.2 on a 10-point scale. Despite this, autologous CAR T retained its lead among immune reset modalities at 49% preference. Systemic sclerosis emerged as the clearest near-term opportunity, while delivery infrastructure and safety evidence are now critical differentiators for market adoption.

Royalty Pharma Owns a Piece of 16 Blockbuster Drugs -- Is the Stock a Buy?

Royalty Pharma (RPRX) offers investors diversified exposure to blockbuster drugs through a unique royalty-based investment model. With strong returns on invested capital (14.9% average ROIC), ownership in 16 blockbuster drugs, and analyst forecasts suggesting significant multiple expansion potential, the stock appears undervalued despite a 50% year-to-date surge. However, risks include share dilution and increasing competition in the pharma royalty space.

Royalty Pharma shares are trading lower amid sympathy with Novartis after that company's pelacarsen phase III trial failed to reach its primary endpoint. The company had signed a $500 million funding agreement with Novartis partner Ionis that would have contributed pelacarsen royalties.