Joseph C. Papa

October 6, 2026

EBS Shares Rise 14.4% After Russia Plague Lab Worker Death. EBS stock jumped 14.4% following the death of a Russian plague laboratory worker, a move that also lifted other vaccine makers such as Novavax, Arcturus and Moderna. The rally has drawn attention from retail traders who are looking for potential contract awards. The shares are currently trading near the $7.98 support level, which has been tested 20 times, and the RSI sits at 55.1, indicating neither overbought nor oversold conditions.

September 28, 2026

Milestone Enrolls First Canadian Participant in Phase 3 AFib Trial. Milestone Pharmaceuticals reported that the first Canadian participant has been enrolled in its ReVeRA‑301 Phase 3 trial of the epiripamil nasal spray for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. The enrollment marks a key step toward the pivotal study that will evaluate the drug’s efficacy and safety in a larger population. The company’s progress in this trial could influence future regulatory decisions and market perception of the product.

September 7, 2026

Candel Therapeutics Issues Inducement Grants to New Employees. Candel Therapeutics disclosed standard inducement grants awarded to newly hired employees. Under Nasdaq rules, such grants require public disclosure when given as incentives to attract talent. This is routine corporate governance news with no material impact on the company's operations or financial position. The grants align with standard market practices for biotechnology firms building their teams.

October 12, 2026

BHC appoints interim CEO and looks to raise FY26 EBITDA guidance. Bausch Health announced that its chairman, Thomas J. Appio, will serve as interim chief executive effective immediately. The company and its parent also said they expect to raise the adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal year 2026, not including the recently acquired IPR&D business. A separate notice confirms that the firm will release its third‑quarter 2026 results on October 28. Analysts at Zacks included Bausch Health in a recent coverage roundup, highlighting the stock among other health‑care names.

October 8, 2026

BLCO Advances Oral Dry AMD Treatment After FDA Meeting. Bausch + Lomb reported progress on a new oral drug for dry age‑related macular degeneration after a constructive meeting with the FDA. The company said the discussion helped clarify the regulatory pathway and the drug’s development plan. It also announced that its third‑quarter 2026 earnings will be released on Oct. 28, giving investors a future update on performance.