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Sanofi develops and markets drugs with a concentration in vaccines, immunology, oncology, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and over-the-counter treatments. However, the company's decision in late 2019 to pull back from the cardio-metabolic area will likely reduce the firm's footprint in this large therapeutic area. The company offers a diverse array of drugs with its highest revenue generator, Dupixent, representing about 30% of total sales, but profits are shared with Regeneron. Just over 40% of total revenue comes from the United States and 25% from Europe. Emerging markets represent the majority of the remainder of revenue.

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Vor Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOR#NASDAQ">VOR</a>) saw its stock climb Thursday following a strategic licensing agreement and a major capital raise to support its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">push into autoimmune therapies</a>.
The developments mark a pivotal evolution for the Cambridge-based biotech, which was originally launched by PureTech Health plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRTC#NASDAQ">PRTC</a>).
Vor Bio signed an exclusive global licensing deal with RemeGen Co., Ltd., giving it rights outside Greater China to develop and commercialize telitacicept, a dual-action fusion protein already approved in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b46108474/puretech-founded-entity-vor-bio-announces-exclusive-global-license-agreement-with-remegen-for-late" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">China for multiple autoimmune disorders</a>.
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Under the agreement, Vor will pay $125 million upfront, $45 million in cash, and $80 million in stock warrants, along with potential milestone payments exceeding $4 billion and tiered royalties.
Alongside the licensing news, Vor announced on Wednesday a private placement in public equity, which is expected to raise roughly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g46104566/vor-bio-announces-175-million-private-placement" rel="noreferrer noopener">$175 million in gross proceeds</a>.
The financing involves the issuance of 700 million pre-funded warrants at $0.25 each, with shares exercisable at $0.0001 upon shareholder approval. The transaction is anticipated to close on June 27, pending standard conditions.
On Thursday, Wedbush analyst David Nierengarten reiterated a Neutral rating on the company, and maintained <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VOR/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">a&nbsp;40 cents&nbsp;price forecast</a>.
Meanwhile, biotech veteran Jean-Paul Kress, M.D. has stepped in as CEO and Chairman of the company, replacing Dr. Robert Ang, who will stay on as a strategic advisor through October.
Kress brings decades of executive experience, including past roles at MorphoSys, Syntimmune, and current board service at Sanofi (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>).
He expressed enthusiasm for leading Vor through its transition into a leading autoimmune innovator. As of May 8, PureTech held a 2.1% beneficial ownership stake in Vor Bio, reflecting its founding role in the company.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, VOR stock has lost over 30% in the past year.
Price Action: VOR shares are trading higher by 112.8% to $1.18&nbsp;at last check Thursday.
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Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) released on Tuesday statistically significant data from the 16-week induction period of the ongoing Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/46074205/nektar-therapeutics-shares-double-on-promising-eczema-drug-data" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">study of investigational rezpegaldesleukin</a>.
The trial met its primary endpoint of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mean improvement in Eczema</a> Area and Severity Score (EASI) from baseline at week 16 for all three dose arms of rezpegaldesleukin versus placebo.
All three dose arms also achieved statistical significance at week 16 for the key secondary endpoints of EASI-75 (percent of patients who achieve ≥75% reduction in EASI from baseline), EASI-50 (percent of patients who achieve ≥50% reduction in EASI from baseline) and BSA (mean percent improvement in Body Surface Area score from baseline).
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After 16 weeks, patients had a 53% to 61% improvement in symptoms. This was compared to a 31% improvement for the placebo group.
William Blair writes, &#8220;We believe the efficacy parameters of rezpeg appear to be comparable to the OX40 drug class though numerically lower than Dupixent across the Phase IIb programs.&#8221;
Given the chronic nature of atopic dermatitis, analyst Andy Hsieh wrote that the high frequencies (high 30% to high 40% across a broader set of rezpeg safety data that includes the Phase 2b results) of injection site reactions versus Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>)/Sanofi SA&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) Dupixent (in the high-single- to mid-double-digit percent range) could be a commercial liability for rezpeg.
If rezpeg indeed demonstrates a remittive effect, it could mitigate injection site reactions, though investors will have to wait until the next update (Phase IIb REZOLVE-AD maintenance data) in early 2026 or 52-week off-treatment results in 2027.
The analyst adds, &#8220;Since we believe there is an absence of clear differentiation in the highly competitive atopic dermatitis field, we view today's stock reaction (up roughly 135%) as a valuation normalization event and not a reflection of investors ascribing value to a differentiated asset. Essentially, Nektar shares now trade around the company's current cash levels. We await further updates to gain appreciation of rezpeg&#8217;s potential remittive effect, which could elevate the asset against competitive offerings.&#8221;
NKTR Price Action: Nektar Therapeutics stock is up 26.83% at $31.01 at publication on Wednesday.
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Why Is Nektar Therapeutics Stock Trading Higher On Wednesday?

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) and Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KYMR#NASDAQ">KYMR</a>) on Wednesday entered into an exclusive option and license agreement to accelerate the development and commercialization of a novel molecular glue degrader (MGD) program targeting cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2), with broad <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">oncology treatment potential</a>.
CDK2-directed MGDs are a new type of drug designed to remove CDK2, a key contributor to tumor growth, rather than just inhibiting its function.
Kymera can receive up to $750 million in total payments, including up to $85 million in upfront and potential <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b46091245/gilead-sciences-and-kymera-therapeutics-enter-into-exclusive-option-and-license-agreement-to-devel" rel="noreferrer noopener">option exercise payments</a>.
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In addition, Kymera may receive tiered royalties ranging from the high single-digits to the mid-teens on net product sales under the collaboration. Kymera will lead all research activities for the CDK2 program.
If Gilead exercises its option to exclusively license the program, Gilead will have global rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize all products resulting from the collaboration.
The transaction with Kymera is expected to reduce Gilead&#8217;s GAAP and non-GAAP 2025 EPS by approximately $0.02-$0.03.
The core of this collaboration lies in the innovative approach of MGDs. Unlike traditional inhibitors that merely block the function of disease-driving proteins, MGDs work by selectively eliminating these proteins.
As Flavius Martin, MD, Executive Vice President, Research, Gilead Sciences, stated, this mechanism &#8220;aligns within our oncology scientific framework where we evaluate therapeutic agents that selectively target and kill cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy tissue.&#8221;
Nello Mainolfi, PhD, Founder, President and CEO, Kymera Therapeutics, highlighted that their &#8220;highly specific, orally active, CDK2 molecular glue degraders have demonstrated a compelling preclinical profile.&#8221;
Concurrently, Kymera Therapeutics announced an update on its IRAK4 partnership with Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>).
Sanofi has informed Kymera that KT-485/SAR447971, an oral, highly potent, and selective development candidate targeting IRAK4 for immuno-inflammatory diseases that Kymera has discovered and characterized through preclinical studies, has been selected to advance <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g46091325/kymera-therapeutics-announces-sanofi-irak4-collaboration-update" rel="noreferrer noopener">into clinical studies</a>.
Following preclinical work supporting its development potential, KT-485 is being prioritized for development under the companies&#8217; existing IRAK4 collaboration and is expected to advance into Phase 1 testing next year.
Based on the planned development of KT-485, Sanofi <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/22/12/30076238/kymera-therapeutics-stock-jumps-after-positive-data-from-atopic-dermatitis-trial" rel="noreferrer noopener">will not advance KT-474</a>.
Sanofi was conducting Phase 2 trials for hidradenitis suppurativa and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/g39675035/kymera-announces-expansion-of-kt-474-sar444656-hs-and-ad-phase-2-studies-following-interim-review-" rel="noreferrer noopener">atopic dermatitis indications</a>.
In conjunction with its plans to advance KT-485, Sanofi also communicated its decision to exercise its participation election right for the IRAK4 target under the companies&#8217; collaboration agreement terms.
Under the agreement, Kymera achieved a $20 million milestone in the second quarter of 2025 related to preclinical activities associated with KT-485.
Kymera can receive up to $975 million of potential clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestones related to KT-485, including an additional milestone upon the start of Phase 1 clinical testing.
Price Action: SNY stock is down 0.76% at $48.05, KYMR stock is down 4.54% at $45, and GILD stock is down 0.28% at $106.90 during the premarket session at last check Wednesday.
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Riliprubart earns orphan drug designation in the US for antibody-mediated rejection in solid organ transplantation
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<li>Ongoing phase 2 study evaluating riliprubart for the potential prevention and treatment of active antibody-mediated rejection in kidney transplant recipients</li>
<li>Riliprubart was also designated orphan drug for the investigational use in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy in the US and EU</li>
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Sanofi's Riliprubart Granted Orphan Drug Status By FDA For Addressing Antibody-Mediated Rejection, A Major Unmet Need In Transplant Medicine

Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDTX#NASDAQ">CDTX</a>) stock is trading over 90% higher on Monday with a session volume of 3.2 million compared to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/feature/newsfeed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">average volume of 181.7K</a>.
On Monday, the company released topline results from its randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2b NAVIGATE trial evaluating CD388 for preventing seasonal influenza in healthy unvaccinated <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">adults aged 18 to 64</a>.
The study met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant prevention efficacy (PE) for each of three dose groups in individuals who received a single dose of CD388 at the beginning of the flu season and were evaluated for laboratory and clinically confirmed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g46048318/cidara-therapeutics-announces-positive-topline-results-from-its-phase-2b-navigate-trial-evaluating" rel="noreferrer noopener">influenza over 24 weeks</a>.
The study also met all secondary endpoints, including efficacy at 37.8 and 37.2 degrees Celsius temperature thresholds and maintenance of PE for up to 28 weeks with statistical significance.
Over the same period, CD388 was well-tolerated at all doses, and no unexpected dose-limiting treatment-emergent adverse events were observed.
The highest dose group (450 mg) showed 76.1% prevention efficacy against laboratory and clinically confirmed influenza over 24 weeks, while the 300 mg and 150 mg doses demonstrated 61.3% and 57.7% efficacy, respectively.
All results were statistically significant compared to placebo.
Safety and tolerability data were similar in all arms ,but no safety signals were observed. No drug-related serious adverse events were observed, and treatment-emergent adverse events showed no dose-dependent pattern between CD388 and placebo groups.
Injection site reaction rates were similar across all CD388 dose groups and placebo.
Cidara expects to present additional results from the NAVIGATE trial at upcoming scientific conferences in 2025.
Cidara has submitted an end of Phase 2 meeting request to the FDA to review the Phase 2b results and further discuss the Phase 3 trial design and start time.
In June, Novavax Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) announced the results of the initial cohort of its COVID-19-Influenza Combination (CIC) and standalone trivalent hemagglutinin nanoparticle&nbsp;seasonal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">influenza (tNIV) Phase 3 trial</a>.
The study showed that the CIC and flu vaccine candidates induced immune responses similar to those of licensed comparators Nuvaxovid and Sanofi SA's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45887132/novavaxs-experimental-covid-19-influenza-combo-shot-shows-immune-response-among-older-adults-in-phase-3-trial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fluzone HD, respectively</a>.
Both standalone flu and CIC vaccine candidates induced robust immune responses to the vaccine strains (2.4-5.7-fold over baseline).
Price Action: CDTX stock is up 90.7% at $40.08 at last check on Monday.
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Sanofi's Sarclisa Set To Expand Front-Line Multiple Myeloma Use In EU Following Positive CHMP Opinion Backed By MRD And PFS Gains

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) and Sanofi SA&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) Dupixent&nbsp;(dupilumab) for adult patients with bullous pemphigoid (BP), a rare, chronic <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">autoimmune skin disorder</a>.
BP primarily affects elderly patients and is characterized by intense itch, painful blisters and lesions, and skin reddening. It can be chronic and relapsing with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g46019439/dupixent-dupilumab-approved-in-the-u-s-as-the-only-targeted-medicine-to-treat-patients-with-bullou" rel="noreferrer noopener">underlying type 2 inflammation</a>.
The blisters and rash can form over much of the body and cause the skin to bleed and break down, making patients more prone to infection.
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The FDA approval is based on data from the pivotal ADEPT Phase 2/3 trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of Dupixent compared to placebo in adults with moderate-to-severe BP.
Patients were randomized to receive Dupixent 300 mg (n=53) or placebo (n=53) added to standard-of-care oral corticosteroids (OCS).
During treatment, all patients underwent a protocol-defined OCS tapering regimen if control of disease activity was maintained.
The FDA-approved results at 36 weeks in the label for Dupixent compared to placebo are:
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<li>38.3% of patients achieved clinically meaningful itch reduction compared to 10.5%.</li>
<li>The median cumulative OCS dose was 2.8 grams compared to 4.1 grams.</li>
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In this elderly population, the most common adverse events (≥2%) more frequently observed in patients on Dupixent compared to placebo were arthralgia, conjunctivitis, blurred vision, herpes viral infections, and keratitis.
Additionally, one acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis was reported in 1 patient treated with Dupixent and zero treated with placebo.
In April, the FDA approved Dupixent&nbsp;for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who remain symptomatic despite histamine-1 (H1) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44931246/regeneron-partners-with-japan-based-fujifilm-to-bolster-us-manufacturing-capacity-via-3-billion-d" rel="noreferrer noopener">antihistamine treatment</a>.
Price Action: REGN stock closed at $513.58 on Wednesday. SNY stock is up 1.45% at $48.31&nbsp;during the premarket session at the last check on Friday.
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<li>New late-breaking data at EAACI showed Dupixent outperformed Xolair across all primary and secondary efficacy endpoints of CRSwNP and in all asthma-related endpoints</li>
<li>Dupixent also outperformed Xolair in improving such key signs and symptoms as nasal polyp size and sense of smell in CRSwNP, and lung function and disease control in asthma, with rapid improvements seen as early as 4 weeks</li>
<li>Results reinforce the efficacy of Dupixent in treating both upper and lower respiratory diseases by targeting IL-4 and IL-13, two key drivers of type 2 inflammation</li>
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Reported Earlier, Regeneron And Sanofi's Dupixent Demonstrates Statistically Superior Efficacy Over Xolair In Nasal Polyps And Lung Function In Patients With Coexisting Asthma

Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) announced results Wednesday of the initial cohort of its COVID-19-Influenza Combination (CIC) and standalone trivalent hemagglutinin nanoparticle seasonal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">influenza (tNIV) Phase 3 trial</a>.
The study showed that the CIC and flu vaccine candidates induced immune responses similar to those of licensed comparators Nuvaxovid&nbsp;and Sanofi SA&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/n45879363/novavaxs-covid-19-influenza-combination-and-stand-alone-influenza-vaccine-candidates-showed-robust" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fluzone HD, respectively</a>.
Both standalone flu and CIC vaccine candidates induced robust immune responses to the vaccine strains (2.4-5.7-fold over baseline).
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&#8220;Both our combination and standalone flu vaccine candidates induced robust immune responses and were well tolerated,&#8221; said Ruxandra Draghia-Akli, executive vice president and head of Research and Development at Novavax.
&#8220;This&nbsp;data set adds to&nbsp;findings from our Phase 2 trial and will help inform discussions with potential partners.&#8221;
Both vaccine candidates were well tolerated and saw reactogenicity comparable to authorized comparators.
Nearly all (&gt;98%) solicited adverse events were mild or moderate in severity.&nbsp;
The cohort was designed to provide descriptive data on three flu strains&nbsp;(H1N1, H3N2, B) and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) to inform a future registrational Phase 3 program.
The descriptive trial evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of the CIC and standalone flu vaccine candidates&nbsp;compared to Nuvaxovid and Fluzone HD in approximately 2,000 adults&nbsp;aged 65 and older.
This trial was not adequately powered to demonstrate statistical significance.
In May 2023, Novavax unveiled data for its COVID-influenza combination vaccine and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/23/05/32287464/novavax-eases-uncertainty-announces-job-cuts-encouraging-data-from-covidflu-combo-shot" rel="noreferrer noopener">two other shots</a>.
Data from a Phase 2 trial in adults aged 50-80 showed that the combination shot produced an immune response comparable to its protein-based COVID vaccine and already approved influenza shots.
The study found that all three of Novavax&#8217;s vaccine candidates—the COVID/flu combination shot, a standalone flu shot, and a higher dose of its COVID shot—were safe and well-tolerated.
In May, Novavax received limited approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid. This marked a regulatory milestone and unlocking a $175 million milestone payment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45496095/novavax-scores-key-fda-win-shares-jump-19-as-sanofi-milestone-unlock" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from partner Sanofi</a>.
Earlier in June, the FDA approved&nbsp;Moderna, Inc.'s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) mNexspike&nbsp;(mRNA-1283), a new vaccine against COVID-19, for all adults 65 and older and individuals aged 12-64 years with at least one or more underlying risk factor as defined by the Centers for Disease&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/fda/25/06/45719840/modernas-new-covid-vaccine-secures-fda-clearance-for-seniors-at-risk-individuals" rel="noreferrer noopener">Control and Prevention (CDC)</a>.
Price Action: NVAX stock is up 0.56% at $7.24 at the last check on Wednesday.
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The American Pharmacists Association announced Monday it will withhold endorsement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&#8217;s updated immunization schedule that removed COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and healthy children.
What Happened: The CDC modified its guidance last month, stating COVID-19 vaccines remain optional for healthy children when parents and physicians determine necessity, reported Reuters. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who oversees the CDC, Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health, announced the policy changes before official website updates.
&#8220;COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy has been proven safe and effective. Additionally, this vaccine is not associated with any fertility issues in either women or men,&#8221; the pharmacists&#8217; association stated. The group emphasized that pregnancy represents a high-risk condition requiring COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.
Kennedy&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45688464/rfk-jr-drops-covid-vaccine-recommendation-for-healthy-kids-but-experts-warn-of-major-risks">announcement bypassed the traditional CDC Advisory Committee</a> for Immunization Practices review processes. The policy shift follows FDA changes<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45661031/robert-f-kennedy-jr-says-cdc-drops-covid-vaccine-for-healthy-pregnant-women-children"> limiting annual boosters to Americans over 65</a> and high-risk populations while requiring new clinical trials for healthy adults under 65.
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Why It Matters: The FDA recently advised vaccine manufacturers that fall 2025 formulations should target monovalent JN.1-lineage variants, preferentially using the LP.8.1 strain. Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) submitted its Spikevax 2025-2026 formula application targeting the LP.8.1 variant Friday.
Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) received limited FDA approval for its Nuvaxovid vaccine, authorized for individuals 65 and older and those 12 and up with underlying medical conditions. The approval triggered a $175 million milestone payment from partner Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>).
The policy changes create uncertainty for vaccine manufacturers and healthcare investors as the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45537919/fda-limits-annual-covid-19-boosters-to-high-risk-americans-demands-new-trials-for-healthy-adults-in-policy-shift-under-rfk-jr">administration implements stricter clinical trial</a> requirements. Previous guidance under the Biden administration recommended additional COVID-19 boosters for healthy children despite limited clinical data supporting repeat booster strategies in pediatric populations.
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American Pharmacists Association Withholds Endorsement Of CDC's Revised COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance

French drugmaker Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) on Monday said it is shipping Beyfortus (nirsevimab) starting in early Q3 to ensure broad availability well ahead of the 2025-2026 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, which typically starts in November and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">runs through March</a>.
Sanofi, in collaboration with its partner AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), has tripled production capacity and doubled the number of manufacturing sites since the launch of Beyfortus in 2023.
Immunizations <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sanofi.com/en/media-room/press-releases/2025/2025-06-09-05-00-00-3095598" rel="noreferrer noopener">begin</a> in early fall. The current supply for the upcoming season matches the total doses distributed last year, and production continues.
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Sanofi said Beyfortus duration of protection was extended for six months in the EU. This year&#8217;s EU shipments are marked by an important change to the Beyfortus EU label, extending the duration of protection through six months so Beyfortus can continue to offer season-long protection for all infants, including older babies immunized just before the RSV season begins.
More than six million babies have been immunized worldwide, and millions more will be immunized this season in more than 40 countries to help protect them from the potentially devastating impact of RSV disease.
In another development, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) and Sanofi on Saturday presented results from the DISCOVER Phase 4, single-arm, open-label trial assessing Dupixent&nbsp;(dupilumab) in adults and adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45828306/dupixent-dupilumab-data-at-revolutionizing-atopic-dermatitis-rad-conference-reinforce-use-in-atopi" rel="noreferrer noopener">with skin of color</a>.
These are the first clinical trial results for Dupixent in a large population of patients with darker skin tones.
The results, along with the Dupixent Phase 3 trials, demonstrated patients taking Dupixent experienced improvements in signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis from baseline across many skin tones.
The data were shared at the 2025 Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis (RAD) Conference. In the trial, 120 patients with atopic dermatitis and skin of color were treated with Dupixent every two weeks using a weight-based dosing regimen.
At 24 weeks:
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<li>76% achieved a ≥75% improvement in overall disease severity (EASI-75), the primary endpoint. Some patients saw improvements as early as two weeks.</li>
<li>53% achieved clinically meaningful improvement in itch (≥4-point reduction on the peak-pruritus numerical rating scale [PP-NRS]). Improvements were seen by some patients as early as two weeks.</li>
<li>Patients experienced a 53% reduction from baseline in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dropping from 5.1 points (moderate/marked) to 2.4 points (mild).</li>
<li>Based on patient reporting, 18% were very or extremely bothered by dry skin, compared to 78% at baseline.</li>
<li>The safety results in the DISCOVER trial were generally consistent with the known safety profile of Dupixent in its approved dermatological indications.</li>
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<li>Atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease that disproportionately impacts communities of color</li>
<li>Dupixent achieved 75% or greater improvement in overall disease severity, the primary endpoint, in more than three-quarters of treated patients</li>
<li>Patients experienced substantial reductions in hyperpigmentation, dry skin and itch from baseline</li>
<li>Results support commitment to enhance clinical understanding of chronic diseases in communities of color</li>
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Reported Saturday, Sanofi And Regeneron Present New Dupixent Results Highlighting Disease Severity Reduction In Patients With Darker Skin Tones

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These ten mid-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
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<li>Applied Digital Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) shares escalated 102.93% following the announcement of a long-term <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45817409" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">infrastructure agreement with</a> AI hyperscaler CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>).</li>
<li>Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KYMR#NASDAQ">KYMR</a>) stock jumped 60.66%. The company revealed clinical results from the Phase 1 healthy volunteer study of KT-621, its first-in-class <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45724030" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">oral STAT6 degrader medicine</a>. Morgan Stanley and B. Riley Securities upgraded the stock to Overweight and Buy, respectively, and the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kymr/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">received several price forecast bumps</a>.</li>
<li>First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AG#NYSE">AG</a>) stock increased 34.04% last week, when Silver rocketed past $35.60 an ounce Thursday, a level last seen in 2012. Gold bull Peter Schiff <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45792880" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">says it's just warming up</a>.</li>
<li>AIFU Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIFU#NASDAQ">AIFU</a>) shares rose 31.78%.</li>
<li>Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>) shares increased 31.34% after the company announced the launch of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45814396" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boltz-2 in partnership with MIT</a>.</li>
<li>Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) stock grew 30.36% after U.S. President Donald Trump announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45724684" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">plans to double steel tariffs</a>.</li>
<li>Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZLAB#NASDAQ">ZLAB</a>) shares upped 26.44%. The company and NovoCure Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVCR#NASDAQ">NVCR</a>) revealed additional data on Saturday from the Phase 3 PANOVA-3 trial of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45730717" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">therapy for pancreatic cancer</a>.</li>
<li>Blueprint Medicines Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPMC#NASDAQ">BPMC</a>) stock rose 26.15% after the company announced that Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45719179" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">would acquire them for $9.5 billion</a>.</li>
<li>Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>) stock escalated 23.78% last week.</li>
<li>Riot Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) stock rose 22.06%. The company mined 514 bitcoin in May, up 11% month over month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45752589" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">139% year over year</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h3>
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group has hired Moelis &amp; Company to explore a sale of its TV stations across 21 markets. The company spent over $1 billion acquiring Big Four network affiliates (ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX) over the past six years. 
It is now looking to cash out and reduce debt. Deadline <a href="https://deadline.com/2025/06/allen-media-group-hires-investment-bank-to-sell-tv-stations-1236420381/">reported</a> that the TV stations have received multiple offers. 
Also for sale: 
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<li>Jefferies is shopping around PatientPoint, a health marketing and ad agency, according <a href="https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2025/06/04/patientpoint-jefferies-sale">to</a> Axios. L Catterton, Littlejohn &amp; Co. and Transformation Capital are on the sell side. </li>
<li>Just three years ago, private equity firm One Equity Partners <a href="https://www.oneequity.com/news/one-equity-partners-completes-investment-in-infucare-rx-a-leading-home-infusion-therapy-provider/">completed</a> a strategic investment in infusion provider InfuCare. Today? It&#8217;s looking to get rid of it. According to Axios, JPMorgan is <a href="https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2025/06/03/infucare-one-equity-jpmorgan-sale">looking</a> for a buyer. </li>
<li>Swiss biotech MoonLake Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLTX#NASDAQ">MLTX</a>) received a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45743008/mercks-dealmaking-intensifies-with-moonlake-bid-as-keytruda-patent-cliff-nears-report">bid exceeding $3 billion</a> from Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>). MoonLake turned down the initial offer, but talks are reportedly revived. The potential purchase signals renewed dealmaking activity as investor pressure has mounted on Merck to secure new assets, especially as its blockbuster <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cancer drug Keytruda</a> faces patent expiration as early as 2028.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h3>
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<li>Post Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>) is forking over $880 million—including assumed debt—to buy 8th Avenue Food &amp; Provisions. That means brands like Ronzoni pasta will go back into Post&#8217;s pantry. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/post-holdings-to-buy-ronzoni-pasta-owner-8th-avenue-food-cf8f454c?mod=deals_news_article_pos2">Per</a> The Wall Street Journal, the private-label brands originally got spun off into 8th Avenue in 2018 with help from private equity firm THL. Post plans to wipe out 8th Avenue's net debt and pick up the tab for all equity interests, including $111 million in finance leases. All in, the transaction is expected to cook up $15 million in annual synergies by the end of fiscal 2026. If Post closes by July 1, it expects 2026 to be more profitable (on an adjusted basis) than initially expected.</li>
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<li>Rosebank Industries (LON: ROSE) is once again in talks to buy Electrical Components International (ECI), a wire harnesses manufacturer, for about $1.9 billion, Reuters reported. Rosebank was in talks to buy ECI in February but dropped the plans in March.</li>
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<li>Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) agreed to acquire Blueprint Medicines Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPMC#NASDAQ">BPMC</a>). The acquisition includes a rare immunology disease medicine, Ayvakit/Ayvakyt (avapritinib), approved in the U.S. and the EU. The acquisition will also include elenestinib, a next-generation medicine for SM, and BLU-808, a highly selective and potent oral wild-type KIT inhibitor with the potential for immunology diseases. Sanofi will pay&nbsp;$129&nbsp;per share in cash, representing an equity value <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45719179/sanofi-expands-rare-immunology-portfolio-with-blueprint-buyout">of roughly&nbsp;$9.1 billion</a>.</li>
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<li>Suzano S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUZ#NYSE">SUZ</a>) is acquiring a 51% stake in a new $3.4 billion tissue products joint venture with Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NASDAQ">KMB</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/06/45797473/tissue-titans-unite-suzano-kimberly-clark-form-3-4-billion-global-jv">paying $1.734 billion in cash</a>. Kimberly-Clark will retain a 49% stake. The Netherlands-based venture will produce and distribute toilet paper and facial tissues in 70 countries, with 22 factories across 14 countries, employing about 9,000 people. The facilities have an annual capacity of 1 million tonnes and generated $3.3 billion in net sales in 2024.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h3>
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<li>Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/06/45740112/robinhood-completes-200-million-bitstamp-deal-gains-access-to-500k-crypto-users-and-95-million-revenue-stream">completed its $200 million acquisition</a> of Bitstamp, a crypto exchange that had raised around $40 million from firms like Pantera Capital and Ripple.</li>
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<li>Cactus Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WHD#NYSE">WHD</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/06/45724879/cactus-takes-majority-stake-in-baker-hughes-spc-for-global-reach">formed a joint venture</a> with Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), taking a 65% stake and operational control of Baker Hughes&#8217; Surface Pressure Control (SPC) business. Baker Hughes will retain a 35% stake. The new venture, separate from Cactus' current pressure control unit, will focus on international wellhead and production tree systems.</li>
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<li>Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRDN#NYSE">GRDN</a>) is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b45719054/guardian-pharmacy-services-expands-pacific-northwest-footprint-with-acquisition-of-washington-base" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">entering the Pacific Northwest market</a> via acquisition. Mercury Pharmacy Services, a provider of long-term care pharmacy solutions, agreed to a price, but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/06/45723960/guardian-pharmacy-strengthens-us-footprint-with-new-seattle-area-acquisition">the amount remains undisclosed</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h3>
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<li>AI startup Builder.ai has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Delaware after creditors seized most of its cash, citing overstated 2024 sales projections—by a staggering 300%. Once valued at $1.5 billion, Builder.ai is now the biggest AI collapse since the ChatGPT-driven investment boom began. According <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-05/builder-ai-files-for-bankruptcy-after-creditors-seize-accounts?sref=TBDibEcD">to</a> Bloomberg, the fallout was fueled by revelations that Builder.ai allegedly faked business with Indian social media firm VerSe Innovation to inflate revenues. VerSe co-founder Umang Bedi denies any wrongdoing, calling the claims "baseless and false."</li>
</ul>
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<li>Hooters closed some 30 corporate-owned restaurants and explained that it has <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250331979797/en/Hooters-of-America-Takes-Strategic-Action-to-Continue-its-Iconic-Legacy-Under-Pure-Franchise-Business-Model" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">no plans </a>to shut down any other locations. The Atlanta, Georgia-based restaurant chain went <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44647084/hooters-files-for-bankruptcy-says-brand-isnt-going-anywhere">bankrupt earlier this year</a>.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Alex Jones may see his personal assets — including guns, cars, and homes — sold by the end of the year, according to the Houston Chronicle, <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/texas/article/alex-jones-personal-assets-sales-bankruptcy-20361565.php">citing</a> a bankruptcy trustee. The potential sale would mark the nearing end of his two-and-a-half-year bankruptcy process. Jones, who created the far-right conspiracy theory website Infowars, filed for bankruptcy in 2022 after being ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to families of Sandy Hook shooting victims for defamation.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Notes From The Block</h3>
A studio's IP portfolio and game development pipeline are critical for video game investors. A major acquirer in the sector is GDEV Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDEV#NASDAQ">GDEV</a>). The Cyprus-based company has made three M&amp;A deals and spent $100 million on studio acquisitions since 2022. 
This week, Andrey Fadeev drafted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/06/45722621/gdevs-founder-ceo-evaluates-m-a-deals-using-these-5-metrics">a listicle of key metrics</a> GDEV uses for M&amp;A evaluation.
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<li>LTV/CAC Ratio – Measures how efficiently a studio converts user acquisition spend into revenue. A ratio above 1.0 indicates profitable user growth.</li>
<li>Retention Rates (D1, D7, D30) – Track user engagement over time. High retention signals strong gameplay and monetization potential. Benchmarks vary by genre.</li>
<li>ARPU/ARPPU – Indicate monetization efficiency. ARPU includes all users; ARPPU focuses on paying users. Higher ARPU justifies higher CAC.</li>
<li>DAU/MAU Ratio – Shows user engagement depth. A ratio above 20% is considered strong.</li>
<li>EBITDA – Reflects core operational profitability and financial health. High EBITDA margins show sustainable growth and efficiency.</li>
</ol>
In 2024, video game M&amp;A activity reached $27.3 billion, underscoring the sector's immense growth and investment appeal. C-suite executives would be wise to consider these metrics when searching for their next target. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asset-sales/25/05/45702349/deal-dispatch-beauty-brand-behavioral-health-firms-hit-auction-block">For last week&#8217;s edition of Deal Dispatch, click here</a>.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has championed &#8220;medical freedom&#8221; while simultaneously limiting access to COVID-19 vaccines and restricting food stamp purchases, creating what public health experts call a dichotomy in his approach to healthcare policy.
What Happened: Kennedy announced last week that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would remove COVID-19 vaccines from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45661031/robert-f-kennedy-jr-says-cdc-drops-covid-vaccine-for-healthy-pregnant-women-children">recommended </a>immunization schedules for healthy children and pregnant women.
The decision bypassed traditional advisory committee processes and shifted coverage from routine recommendations to shared clinical decision-making between doctors and patients.
&#8220;Regarding the vaccines, HHS is restoring the doctor-patient relationship,&#8221; HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon said in a <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Health/rfk-jr-promoted-freedom-choice-limiting-vaccines-food/story?id=122526364">statement</a> to ABC News. &#8220;We are encouraging those groups to consult with their health care provider to help them make an informed decision.&#8221;
Kennedy has also pushed to ban Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients from purchasing candy and soda with food stamps. Ten state governors have submitted waivers to the Agriculture Department requesting permission for such restrictions, according to Kennedy&#8217;s statements at a Make America Healthy Again event in May.
The Food and Drug Administration began <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45399804/robert-kennedy-jr-cheers-fda-plan-to-ban-fluoride-supplements-for-children-calls-move-long-overdue">removing fluoride supplements for children </a>from the market, earning Kennedy&#8217;s praise as &#8220;long overdue.&#8221; The agency cited a lack of FDA approval and evidence that these products alter gut microbiomes.
Kennedy&#8217;s broader MAHA initiative has influenced restaurant chains to eliminate seed oils. Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BH#NYSE">BH</a>) subsidiary Steak &#8216;n Shake switched to beef tallow for French fries, while Sweetgreen Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SG#NYSE">SG</a>), Bloomin&#8217; Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>), and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>) have initiated similar transitions.
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Why It Matters: Critics argue Kennedy&#8217;s policies contradict his &#8220;medical freedom&#8221; messaging by limiting choices. Removing COVID vaccines from CDC schedules restricts access while claiming to promote freedom.
&#8220;If you restrict access, you necessarily restrict choice,&#8221; Dr. Matthew Ferrari of Pennsylvania State University told ABC News. Public health experts warn Kennedy&#8217;s approach individualizes community health decisions. &#8220;We&#8217;re losing a lot of that underpinning, which has led to a lot of the gains in public health,&#8221; Dr. Craig Spencer of Brown University told ABC News.
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