U.S. Stock Market Midday Update

Nektar Therapeutics rose 8.95%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent important news:

1. On July 9, B. Riley Securities raised the target price for Nektar Therapeutics from $60 to $85, driving the stock price up by 8.95%.

2. On July 8, Innovent Biologics received an upgrade from Daiwa to a target price of HKD 95, indicating a positive trend in the biotechnology industry.

3. On July 8, Zhuoran Co., Ltd. sold subsidiary equity to optimize its asset structure and enhance company competitiveness.

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Verona Pharma rose 0.12%, with a trading volume of 1.315 billion. Based on recent important news:

1. On July 9, Merck announced the acquisition of Verona for approximately $10 billion, which caused the stock price to surge over 20% in pre-market trading.

2. On July 9, Verona's Ohtuvayre drug received FDA approval for COPD treatment, boosting market confidence.

3. On July 9, analysts set a target price of $117.92 for Verona, indicating a potential upside of about 30%.

Eli Lilly rose 1.03%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent important news:

1. On July 9, Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug Kisunla received FDA approval for updated labeling, with a new dosing regimen reducing the incidence of adverse events by 41%, driving the stock price up.

2. On July 8, Eli Lilly's diversified product line showed a 100% fat loss rate in clinical trials for Bimagrumab, enhancing market confidence.

3. On July 10, Morgan Stanley raised Eli Lilly's target stock price to $113.5, maintaining an overweight rating.

Merck rose 1.09%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent important news:

1. On July 9, Merck announced the acquisition of Verona Pharma for approximately $10 billion, aimed at strengthening its respiratory treatment business. This news pushed the stock price up by 1.09%.

2. On July 9, Verona Pharma's Ohtuvayre drug received FDA approval last year, with projected annual revenue reaching $2.6 billion by 2030, enhancing Merck's product line.

3. On July 9, analysts expect Ohtuvayre's annual sales to exceed $3 billion, with Merck's diversification strategy gaining market recognition.

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Johnson & Johnson rose 0.89%, with a market capitalization of $379.4 billion. Based on recent important news:

1. On July 9, the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals supported Johnson & Johnson in winning a patent dispute with Viatris and Teva Pharmaceuticals, blocking the launch of generic drugs, which drove the stock price up.

2. On July 10, Morgan Stanley raised Johnson & Johnson's target price to $171, enhancing market confidence On July 9th, Johnson & Johnson raised its revenue forecast for 2025, expecting a growth of 3%, boosting investor sentiment