Last mentioned: Mar 14, 2026
Preliminary CDC data indicates that the 2025-2026 influenza vaccine provided lower-than-expected protection, with effectiveness falling to approximately 32%. The findings highlight a significant mismatch between the vaccine's composition and the dominant H3N2 variant, sparking calls for faster manufacturing platforms.
Wholesale egg prices have dropped significantly as the poultry industry recovers from devastating H5N1 outbreaks. However, the biotech sector remains on high alert as researchers and regulators weigh the long-term necessity of mass poultry vaccination and human pandemic preparedness.
Arcturus Therapeutics and Rigel Pharmaceuticals are preparing to report Q4 2025 results, highlighting a pivotal shift from clinical development to commercial execution. Investors are focused on Arcturus's mRNA vaccine rollout in Japan and Rigel's integration of its expanded oncology portfolio.
Arcturus Therapeutics and Rigel Pharmaceuticals are set to report Q4 2025 results, highlighting a pivotal year for mRNA platform validation and oncology market expansion. Investors are focused on Arcturus's sa-mRNA commercial progress in Japan and Rigel's sales trajectory for its flagship hematology treatments.