Lilly Signs $2.75B AI Drug Deal with Hong Kong’s Insilico Medicine
Eli Lilly has signed a $2.75 billion deal with Hong Kong-listed AI biotech Insilico Medicine for a GLP-1 diabetes drug.
Eli Lilly has signed a $2.75 billion deal with Hong Kong-listed AI biotech Insilico Medicine for a GLP-1 diabetes drug.
Apogee Therapeutics’ Phase 2 data show zumilokibart maintains strong skin clearance and itch relief in moderate-to-severe eczema for 52 weeks with dosing every 3 or 6 months.
Eli Lilly’s retatrutide delivered up to 2.0% A1C reduction and 16.8% weight loss (36.6 lbs) in its first Phase 3 trial for type 2 diabetes. Analysts call it a key growth driver for Lilly with strong results vs Mounjaro.
Bernstein initiates Underperform on Novo Nordisk, citing endless earnings downgrades, weak catalysts, U.S. price deflation, and 2032 patent cliff risks.
HSBC downgraded Eli Lilly to Reduce from Hold, cutting its price target to $850 from $1,070. The analyst cites an overhyped $150B+ obesity market, rising price competition, and expected cuts in 2026.
Structure Therapeutics' oral pill aleniglipron achieved 15–16% body weight loss (up to 39 lbs) after 44 weeks in Phase 2, rivaling injectables with better tolerability and no plateau. Phase 3 is planned for 2026—a potential game changer for obesity treatment.