Nektar Therapeutics 주식 (NASDAQ: NKTR)

Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR) 주식

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Nektar Therapeutics

Nektar Therapeutics is a clinical-stage, research-based drug discovery biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing medicines in the field of immunotherapy. The company is focused on discovering and developing medicines in the field of immunotherapy. Its pipeline products are REZPEG (NKTR-358), REZPEG (NKTR-358), REZPEG (NKTR-358), NKTR-422, NKTR-0165, NKTR-255, and Others.

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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?

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Plus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTV#NASDAQ">PSTV</a>) stock increased by 66.2% to $0.31 during Wednesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 million. </li>
<li>Vor Biopharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOR#NASDAQ">VOR</a>) shares moved upwards by 58.75% to $0.51. The company's market cap stands at $39.7 million. </li>
<li>GlucoTrack (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCTK#NASDAQ">GCTK</a>) shares increased by 33.07% to $8.26. The company's market cap stands at $3.5 million. </li>
<li>VYNE Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VYNE#NASDAQ">VYNE</a>) stock moved upwards by 33.01% to $1.41. The company's market cap stands at $17.6 million. </li>
<li>Anbio Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNNN#NASDAQ">NNNN</a>) shares moved upwards by 30.93% to $31.53. The company's market cap stands at $1.0 billion. </li>
<li>Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) stock increased by 26.86% to $31.02. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $303.3 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Annovis Bio (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANVS#NYSE">ANVS</a>) stock declined by 26.1% to $2.26 during Wednesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $59.6 million. </li>
<li>Forte Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBRX#NASDAQ">FBRX</a>) stock decreased by 25.69% to $10.53. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $93.2 million. </li>
<li>OneMedNet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONMD#NASDAQ">ONMD</a>) stock fell 25.2% to $0.51. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.8 million. </li>
<li>Bone Biologics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBLG#NASDAQ">BBLG</a>) stock decreased by 21.14% to $4.38. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.0 million. </li>
<li>Know Labs (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNW#AMEX">KNW</a>) stock declined by 17.65% to $2.1. The company's market cap stands at $18.9 million. </li>
<li>Concord Medical Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCM#NYSE">CCM</a>) shares declined by 15.93% to $4.91. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $253.5 million. 
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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Wednesday's Intraday Session

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index falling around 0.2% on Wednesday.
Shares of AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/25/06/46083155/aerovironment-stock-sinks-despite-better-than-expected-q4-report-heres-why">better-than-expected quarterly financial results</a>.
AeroVironment reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share, which beat the $1.42 analyst consensus estimate, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Quarterly revenue came in at&nbsp; $275.05 million, beating the Street estimate of $242.69 million.
AeroVironment shares jumped 24% to $239.57 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) shares jumped 34.1% to $32.81. Nektar Therapeutics recently announced data from the 16-week induction period of the ongoing Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD study of investigational rezpegaldesleukin.</li>
<li>QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>) gained 31.6% to $5.70 after the company achieved a key 2025 milestone by successfully integrating its advanced Cobra separator process into baseline cell production.</li>
<li>Anbio Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNNN#NASDAQ">NNNN</a>) jumped 27.1% to $30.61.</li>
<li>Bumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMBL#NASDAQ">BMBL</a>) jumped 19.9% to $6.24. 19.7% to $6.24 after the company announced it is reducing the size of its team.</li>
<li>Liminatus Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIMN#NASDAQ">LIMN</a>) rose 19.1% to $31.77.</li>
<li>UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIGR#NASDAQ">TIGR</a>) gained 18.1% to $9.60.</li>
<li>BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) rose 16.3% to $5.03 after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY26 sales guidance.</li>
<li>Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YSG#NYSE">YSG</a>) gained 15.1% to $11.12.</li>
<li>Chime Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHYM#NASDAQ">CHYM</a>) rose 13% to $32.77.</li>
<li>TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMC#NASDAQ">TMC</a>) gained 9.8% to $7.26 after Wedbush upgraded the stock from Neutral to Outperform and raised its price target from $6 to $11.</li>
<li>Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>) rose 9.5% to $35.25.</li>
<li>Light &amp; Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNW#NASDAQ">LNW</a>) gained 9.1% to $93.65.</li>
<li>Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEP#NYSE">KEP</a>) rose 8.6% to $13.70.</li>
<li>TTM Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTMI#NASDAQ">TTMI</a>) gained 6% to $40.12.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) jumped 5.5% to $45.18.</li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Citius Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTXR#NASDAQ">CTXR</a>) shares increased by 13.6% to $1.46 during Tuesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $11.1 million. </li>
<li>Cibus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBUS#NASDAQ">CBUS</a>) stock rose 11.54% to $1.74. The company's market cap stands at $73.0 million. </li>
<li>LakeShore Biopharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSB#NASDAQ">LSB</a>) shares rose 9.11% to $1.04. The company's market cap stands at $18.5 million. </li>
<li>NeuroOne Medical Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMTC#NASDAQ">NMTC</a>) shares rose 6.62% to $0.74. The company's market cap stands at $32.9 million. </li>
<li>Ontrak (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OTRK#NASDAQ">OTRK</a>) shares rose 6.62% to $1.12. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.6 million. </li>
<li>Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) stock increased by 6.29% to $26.0. The company's market cap stands at $118.3 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>XTL Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTLB#NASDAQ">XTLB</a>) shares declined by 11.5% to $1.16 during Tuesday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.9 million. </li>
<li>OneMedNet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONMD#NASDAQ">ONMD</a>) shares fell 10.35% to $0.61. The company's market cap stands at $10.3 million. </li>
<li>Forte Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBRX#NASDAQ">FBRX</a>) shares declined by 10.31% to $12.71. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $84.0 million. </li>
<li>InspireMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSPR#NASDAQ">NSPR</a>) stock declined by 8.55% to $2.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $77.2 million. </li>
<li>CASI Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CASI#NASDAQ">CASI</a>) shares declined by 8.09% to $1.25. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.0 million. </li>
<li>Lixte Biotechnology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIXT#NASDAQ">LIXT</a>) shares decreased by 7.95% to $0.8. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.1 million. 
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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Tuesday's After-Market Session

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) stock increased by 128.3% to $21.78 during Tuesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $118.3 million. </li>
<li>OneMedNet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONMD#NASDAQ">ONMD</a>) shares increased by 106.64% to $0.7. The company's market cap stands at $10.3 million. </li>
<li>Eyenovia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EYEN#NASDAQ">EYEN</a>) shares rose 71.71% to $9.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $15.7 million. </li>
<li>Amarin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRN#NASDAQ">AMRN</a>) stock increased by 32.85% to $16.74. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $260.9 million. </li>
<li>Trinity Biotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIB#NASDAQ">TRIB</a>) shares increased by 29.29% to $0.71. The company's market cap stands at $10.5 million. </li>
<li>Liminatus Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIMN#NASDAQ">LIMN</a>) shares rose 27.51% to $25.5. The company's market cap stands at $520.2 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Impact BioMedical (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBO#AMEX">IBO</a>) stock declined by 37.9% to $1.0 during Tuesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.4 million. </li>
<li>Ernexa Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERNA#NASDAQ">ERNA</a>) stock decreased by 19.17% to $1.94. The company's market cap stands at $17.6 million. </li>
<li>Soligenix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNGX#NASDAQ">SNGX</a>) shares fell 18.49% to $1.34. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.3 million. </li>
<li>NeOnc Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTHI#NASDAQ">NTHI</a>) shares fell 12.09% to $3.94. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $85.2 million. </li>
<li>Indaptus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDP#NASDAQ">INDP</a>) stock fell 11.72% to $0.44. The company's market cap stands at $8.0 million. </li>
<li>Adial Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADIL#NASDAQ">ADIL</a>) shares fell 11.6% to $0.23. The company's market cap stands at $2.7 million. 
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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Intraday Session

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 1% on Tuesday.
The Dow traded up 1.11% to 43,054.08 while the NASDAQ gained 1.45% to 19,916.04. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 1.07% to 6,089.42.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 1.6% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, energy stocks fell by 1.2%.
Top Headline
The U.S. current account deficit increased by 44.3% to $450.2 billion in the first quarter versus a revised deficit of $312 billion in the fourth quarter and compared to market estimates of a $443.3 billion gap.
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<li>Nano Labs Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) shares shot up 67% to $18.18 after the company announced a $500 million convertible notes private placement for its BNB treasury strategy.</li>
<li>Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) got a boost, surging 137% to $22.62. The company released statistically significant data from the 16-week induction period of the ongoing Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD study of investigational rezpegaldesleukin.</li>
<li>OneMedNet Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONMD#NASDAQ">ONMD</a>) shares were also up, gaining 109% to $0.7135 after the company entered into private placement agreements with accredited investors raising approximately $3.7 million in gross proceeds.</li>
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<li>Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) shares dropped 14% to $6.36 after the company announced a proposed private offering of $250 million in new convertible senior notes.</li>
<li>Shares of Advance Auto Parts, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) were down 9% to $47.23. Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane downgraded Advance Auto Parts from Neutral to Sell and lowered the price target from $48 to $46.</li>
<li>Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) was down, falling 31% to $12.82 as the company announced a $1.2 million registered direct offering.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 5.7% to $64.60 while gold traded down 2% at $3,326.70.
Silver traded down 1.5% to $35.650 on Tuesday, while copper rose 0.2% to $4.8585.
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European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 1.11%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index surged 1.41%. London's FTSE 100 gained 0.01%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 1.60% and France's CAC 40 rose 1.04% during the session.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 1.14%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 2.06%, China's Shanghai Composite rising 1.15% and India's BSE Sensex rising 0.19%.
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<li>The U.S. current account deficit increased by 44.3% to $450.2 billion in the first quarter versus a revised deficit of $312 billion in the fourth quarter and compared to market estimates of a $443.3 billion gap.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index increased 3.4% year-over-year in April following a 4.1% gain in the previous month.</li>
<li>The FHFA house price index fell by 0.4% from the previous month in April.</li>
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HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Arthur He maintains Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $6.5 to $120.

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Nektar Therapeutics shares are trading higher after the company announced data from the 16-week induction period of the ongoing Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD study of investigational rezpegaldesleukin.

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 1% on Tuesday.
Following the market opening Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.62% to 42,846.32 while the NASDAQ gained 1.03% to 19,832.45. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.68% to 6,066.06.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 1.2% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, energy stocks fell by 1.4%.
Top Headline
TD Synnex Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter on Tuesday.
The company posted quarterly earnings of $2.99 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.72 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $14.95 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $14.32 billion.
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<li>Nano Labs Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) shares shot up 155% to $27.83 after the company announced a $500 million convertible notes private placement for its BNB treasury strategy.</li>
<li>Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) got a boost, surging 95% to $18.65. The company released statistically significant data from the 16-week induction period of the ongoing Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD study of investigational rezpegaldesleukin.</li>
<li>OneMedNet Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONMD#NASDAQ">ONMD</a>) shares were also up, gaining 81% to $0.6162 after the company entered into private placement agreements with accredited investors raising approximately $3.7 million in gross proceeds.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Upexi, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPXI#NASDAQ">UPXI</a>) shares dropped 59% to $4.0750.</li>
<li>Shares of Maase Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAAS#NASDAQ">MAAS</a>) were down 47% to $5.22.</li>
<li>Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUSA#NYSE">HUSA</a>) was down, falling 37% to $11.65 as the company announced a $1.2 million registered direct offering.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 4% to $65.82 while gold traded down 2.2% at $3,320.70.
Silver traded down 1.5% to $35.630 on Tuesday, while copper rose 0.9% to $4.8940.
Euro zone
European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 1.2%, while Spain's IBEX 35 Index surged 1.6%. London's FTSE 100 gained 0.4%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 1.8% and France's CAC 40 rose 1.3% during the session.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 1.14%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 2.06%, China's Shanghai Composite rising 1.15% and India's BSE Sensex rising 0.19%.
Economics
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<li>The U.S. current account deficit increased by 44.3% to $450.2 billion in the first quarter versus a revised deficit of $312 billion in the fourth quarter and compared to market estimates of a $443.3 billion gap.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index increased 3.4% year-over-year in April following a 4.1% gain in the previous month.</li>
<li>The FHFA house price index fell by 0.4% from the previous month in April.</li>
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Nektar Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) stock is surging on Tuesday, with a session volume of 4.7 million compared to an average volume 239.7K as per data <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/feature/newsfeed" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Benzinga Pro</a>.
The company released statistically significant data from the 16-week induction period of the ongoing Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD study of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/n46070929/rezolve-ad-phase-2b-study-of-rezpegaldesleukin-meets-primary-and-key-secondary-endpoints-in-patien" rel="noreferrer noopener">investigational rezpegaldesleukin</a>.
The global Phase 2b study is being conducted in 393 patients with moderate-to-severe <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care">atopic dermatitis</a>. Patients in the study received three under-the-skin shots of rezpegaldesleukin.
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The trial met its primary endpoint of the mean improvement in Eczema 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).
After 16 weeks, patients had a 53% to 61% improvement in symptoms. This was compared to a 31% improvement for the placebo group.
The q2w arms of rezpegaldesleukin (high and middle doses) achieved statistical significance at week 16 for the key secondary endpoints of vIGA-AD 0/1 (percent of patients achieving a score of 0 or 1 on the validated Investigator&#8217;s Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis with ≥ 2-point reduction&nbsp;from baseline) and Itch NRS (percent of patients with baseline ≥ 4 who experienced a ≥&nbsp;4-point reduction&nbsp;in the Itch Numerical Rating Score from baseline).
In addition, at week 16, the high dose of 24 µg/kg q2w achieved statistical significance on EASI-90 (percent of patients who achieve ≥ 90% reduction in EASI from baseline).
Across all three dose arms, translational blood biomarker data demonstrate robust on-target and dose-dependent pharmacological activity.
The safety profile for the 16-week induction period for rezpegaldesleukin was consistent with previously reported results.
In the pooled rezpegaldesleukin arms, TEAEs, excluding ISRs, were reported in 60.3% of patients and in 57.5% of placebo-treated patients.
There was no increased risk of conjunctivitis, oral ulcers, or infections, including oral herpes, in the rezpegaldesleukin arms.
Nektar plans to submit these REZOLVE-AD 16-week induction results for presentation at a medical conference later in 2025.
Price Action: NKTR stock is trading higher by 108.6% to $19.90 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) stock rose 172.2% to $25.97 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $118.3 million. </li>
<li>InMed Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INM#NASDAQ">INM</a>) stock moved upwards by 88.53% to $4.62. The company's market cap stands at $2.9 million. </li>
<li>Trinity Biotech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIB#NASDAQ">TRIB</a>) stock increased by 53.21% to $0.84. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.5 million. </li>
<li>iBio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIO#NASDAQ">IBIO</a>) shares increased by 47.43% to $1.05. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.5 million. </li>
<li>Crescent Biopharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBIO#NASDAQ">CBIO</a>) stock rose 37.18% to $20.99. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $298.3 million. </li>
<li>Plus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTV#NASDAQ">PSTV</a>) shares increased by 24.68% to $0.23. The company's market cap stands at $1.0 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Impact BioMedical (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBO#AMEX">IBO</a>) shares decreased by 30.4% to $1.12 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $19.4 million. </li>
<li>Indaptus Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDP#NASDAQ">INDP</a>) shares fell 19.35% to $0.4. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.0 million. </li>
<li>ViewBix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VBIX#NASDAQ">VBIX</a>) shares declined by 14.48% to $3.31. The company's market cap stands at $25.6 million. </li>
<li>Soligenix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNGX#NASDAQ">SNGX</a>) shares declined by 13.34% to $1.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.3 million. </li>
<li>CASI Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CASI#NASDAQ">CASI</a>) stock fell 11.39% to $1.09. The company's market cap stands at $19.0 million. </li>
<li>DIH Holding US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHAI#NASDAQ">DHAI</a>) stock declined by 11.05% to $0.21. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $11.3 million. 
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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12 Health Care Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Pre-Market Session

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Nektar's Rezpegaldesleukin Meets Primary And Key Secondary Endpoints In Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD Trial For Atopic Dermatitis, Showing Efficacy And Safety

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Shares of Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company announced it will release top-line data from the 16-week induction period in the ongoing global Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD clinical trial of investigational <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NKTR">rezpegaldesleukin on June 24, 2025</a>.
Nektar Therapeutics shares jumped 30.3% to $12.44 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>iBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIO#NASDAQ">IBIO</a>) surged 55.8% to $1.11 in pre-market trading after the company announced it will host a conference call to review its advances in obesity and cardiometabolic disease treatments and announce a third target in the AstralBio Collaboration in addition to Myostatin and Activin E.</li>
<li>Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTV#NASDAQ">PSTV</a>) gained 27.7% to $0.2354 in pre-market trading after falling 5% on Monday.</li>
<li>Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEP#NYSE">KEP</a>) gained 20.1% to $12.44 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Liminatus Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIMN#NASDAQ">LIMN</a>) rose 18.5% to $23.74 in pre-market trading after jumping over 38% on Monday.</li>
<li>Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADIL#NASDAQ">ADIL</a>) jumped 17.2% to $0.3089 in pre-market trading after gaining 7% on Monday. Adial Pharmaceuticals recently announced the pricing of a $3.6 million offering.</li>
<li>Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRFM#NASDAQ">SRFM</a>) climbed 16.2% to $2.23 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Rezolve AI PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RZLV#NASDAQ">RZLV</a>) gained 11.8% to $2.28 in pre-market trading. Rezolve AI shares gained around 6% on Monday after the company announced it will join the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes</li>
<li>WF Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFF#NASDAQ">WFF</a>) rose 9.2% to $7.10 in pre-market trading after dipping 6% on Monday.</li>
<li>Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDOC#NYSE">TDOC</a>) gained 5.8% to $8.36 in pre-market trading. Teladoc shares surged over 14% on Monday after Citron Research made comments about the company on social media.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Upexi, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPXI#NASDAQ">UPXI</a>) shares tumbled 62.3% to $3.77 in pre-market trading after gaining 8% on Monday.</li>
<li>Maase Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAAS#NASDAQ">MAAS</a>) shares fell 52.4% to $4.73 in pre-market trading after jumping over 268% on Monday.</li>
<li>DeFi Development Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFDV#NASDAQ">DFDV</a>) dipped 39.2% to $15.06 in pre-market trading. DeFi Development rescheduled release of shareholder letter and business update call to July.</li>
<li>Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBNE#NASDAQ">RBNE</a>) declined 26.7% to $4.91 in pre-market trading after gaining 9% on Monday.</li>
<li>Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDO#NASDAQ">INDO</a>) dipped 25.4% to $3.64 in pre-market trading after falling around 4% on Monday.</li>
<li>TMD Energy Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMDE#NYSE">TMDE</a>) fell 23.8% to $1.76 in pre-market trading after jumping 30% on Monday.</li>
<li>Impact BioMedical Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBO#NYSE">IBO</a>) declined 22.1% to $1.16 in pre-market trading. Impact BioMedical shares jumped 345% on Monday after the company announced a limited merger and share exchange agreement with Dr Ashleys.</li>
<li>Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NINE#NYSE">NINE</a>) fell 21.7% to $0.9160 in pre-market trading after jumping around 14% on Monday.</li>
<li>Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGC#NASDAQ">RGC</a>) fell 8.8% to $21.62 in pre-market trading after dipping 38% on Monday.</li>
<li>Sasol Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSL#NYSE">SSL</a>) fell 8.2% to $4.69 in pre-market trading.</li>
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Why Nektar Therapeutics Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 30%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

U.S. futures were trading higher on Tuesday after a positive day of trading on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher.
President Donald Trump announced a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/46066239/dow-futures-jump-over-200-points-as-trump-announces-ceasefire-but-iran-says-no-agreement-crude-plunges">ceasefire</a>&#8221; in a Truth Social post, saying that "THE 12 DAY WAR" will be considered "ended." 
Despite this, the Foreign Minister of Iran, Syed Abbas Araghchi, refuted claims of a ceasefire, saying that there was "no agreement" for cessation of military operations, in a post on X.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around. As of now, there is NO &quot;agreement&quot; on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations. However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no…
&mdash; Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) <a href="https://twitter.com/araghchi/status/1937311435882922420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.35% and the two-year bond was at 3.84%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 77.3% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its July meeting. 
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.69%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.79%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>1.02%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1.18%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were higher in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 0.83% at $605.11, while the QQQ advanced 1.11% to $537.56, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From Last Session:
On Monday, U.S. stocks saw gains across most S&amp;P 500 sectors, with consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and real estate stocks leading the charge, though energy stocks diverged, ending the session in the red.
Economically, the S&amp;P Global US services PMI dropped to 53.1 in June from 53.7 the prior month, falling short of market expectations of 52.9. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P Global US manufacturing PMI held steady at 52 in June, matching the previous month's figure.
Shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDS#NYSE">FDS</a>) rose approximately 3.5% on Monday after the company released its third-quarter results.
The Dow Jones index ended 375 points or 0.89% higher at 42,581.78, whereas the S&amp;P 500 index rose 0.96% to 6,025.17. Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.94% to 19,630.98, and the small-cap gauge, Russell 2000, gained 1.11% to end at 2,132.68.
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<td>6,025.17</td>
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<td>0.89%</td>
<td>42,581.78</td>
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<td>1.11%</td>
<td>2,132.68</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Senior economist Jeremy Siegel expressed his opinions on the ongoing tensions as Trump announced a ceasefire.
&#8220;Geopolitics is a wildcard, but the U.S. is far less exposed than it was in the 1970s. Even a brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz would not derail domestic growth—shale capacity and strategic reserves mute the blow,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;I maintain that investors should stay overweight equities versus bonds,&#8221; he added, sayin that &#8220;don't just chase the AI enablers at high multiples to earnings; real margin expansion could very well accrue to users of AI—banks, industrial, consumer-staples, mid-cap firms that are learning where they can cut costs, increase output and improve margins.&#8221;
In its most recent note, BlackRock spotlighted the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/46068345/blackrock-bets-big-on-defense-companies-amid-escalating-geopolitical-tensions-palantir-lockheed-">defense sector as a top investment prospect</a>, fueled by escalating geopolitical fragmentation and a worldwide focus on national security.
As per BlackRock, the U.S. distinguishes itself through its extensive defense spending, which, according to SIPRI data, "spends more than double on defense than Europe."
Moreover, the U.S. hosts the world's most advanced defense and defense technology companies, acting as a vital provider of critical systems like air and missile defense for numerous countries.
Within the defense sector, BlackRock identifies substantial opportunities in defense tech. This expansive field includes not just artificial intelligence (AI) and software firms but also crucial IT services and hardware, such as semiconductors, that drive cutting-edge defense capabilities.
BlackRock observes that "growing geopolitical fragmentation and strategic competition in AI are reinforcing the global focus on national security and resilience – creating opportunities in defense." This highlights a targeted investment strategy in defense, where technological leadership and strong national security frameworks are increasingly critical.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:
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<li>April&#8217;s S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index for 20 cities will be released by 9:00 a.m., and Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>June consumer confidence data will be out by 10:00 a.m., and the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will testify to the House Financial Services Committee at 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>TD Synnex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>) was up 0.58% in premarket on Tuesday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $2.72 per share on revenue of $14.32 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) rose 2.04% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 24 cents per share on revenue of $6.21 billion, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) advanced 3.55% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 84 cents per share on revenue of $301.44 million, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) was 0.47% higher as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $5.87 per share on revenue of $21.84 billion after the closing bell.</li>
<li>KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) was down 0.43% as it revised full-year 2025 housing revenue to be in the range of $6.3 billion to $6.5 billion, down from prior guidance of $6.6 billion to $7 billion.</li>
<li>Chewy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) dropped 1.31% as it commenced an underwritten public offering of $1 billion of its Class A common stock by a selling stockholder. It plans to concurrently repurchase $100 million of its common stock from the selling stockholder.</li>
<li>BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) jumped 1.62% as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $0 per share on revenue of $112.19 million after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Ibio Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIO#NASDAQ">IBIO</a>) surged 44.58% after it announced a conference call scheduled for June 24 to discuss its obesity and cardiometabolic disease pipeline.</li>
<li>Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) zoomed 31.66% ahead of its investor call, where it plans to present top-line data from the 16-week induction period of its Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD clinical trial.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 3.40% to hover around $66.18 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar fell 1.29% to hover around $3,325.68 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.30% at the 98.1240 level.
Asian markets ended higher on Tuesday as Australia's ASX 200, Japan's Nikkei 225, China&#8217;s CSI 300, South Korea's Kospi, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex indices advanced. European markets were also higher in early trade.
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>TuHURA Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HURA#NASDAQ">HURA</a>) stock moved upwards by 53.8% to $3.86 during Monday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $111.3 million. </li>
<li>iBio (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIO#NASDAQ">IBIO</a>) stock increased by 42.3% to $1.02. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $12.5 million. </li>
<li>Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) shares moved upwards by 22.11% to $11.65. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $105.5 million. </li>
<li>Xenetic Biosciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XBIO#NASDAQ">XBIO</a>) stock moved upwards by 14.96% to $3.15. The company's market cap stands at $4.2 million. </li>
<li>Cognition Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGTX#NASDAQ">CGTX</a>) stock rose 9.82% to $0.28. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $15.8 million. </li>
<li>CERo Therapeutics Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERO#NASDAQ">CERO</a>) shares increased by 9.22% to $9.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.5 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Impact BioMedical (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBO#AMEX">IBO</a>) stock fell 19.3% to $1.3 during Monday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.3 million. </li>
<li>Nuwellis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUWE#NASDAQ">NUWE</a>) stock decreased by 6.88% to $0.28. The company's market cap stands at $1.1 million. </li>
<li>Apyx Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APYX#NASDAQ">APYX</a>) stock declined by 6.87% to $1.9. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $75.5 million. </li>
<li>CARISMA Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARM#NASDAQ">CARM</a>) shares declined by 5.87% to $0.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.4 million. </li>
<li>Abpro Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABP#NASDAQ">ABP</a>) shares decreased by 5.36% to $0.22. The company's market cap stands at $12.6 million. </li>
<li>Femasys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEMY#NASDAQ">FEMY</a>) stock declined by 5.29% to $0.86. The company's market cap stands at $27.6 million. 
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Nektar Therapeutics shares are trading higher after the company announced it will release top-line data from the 16-week induction period in the ongoing global Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD clinical trial of investigational rezpegaldesleukin on June 24, 2025.

Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on development of novel immunology therapies, today announced it will host an investor call and live webcast to review top-line data from the 16-week induction period in the ongoing global Phase 2b REZOLVE-AD clinical trial of investigational rezpegaldesleukin, a regulatory T-cell (Treg) proliferator, for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 8:15am ET / 5:15am PT.
The data will be provided in a morning press release and presented during the webcast.&nbsp;Details on how to access the live webcast of the call will be available in the morning press release and on the Nektar website at <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4454961-1&amp;h=3668145578&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nektar.com%2F&amp;a=www.nektar.com">www.nektar.com</a>. A replay of the webcast will be available for at least 30 days following the event.

Nektar Announces It Will Release Top-Line Data from 16-Week Induction Period In REZOLVE-AD Phase 2b Study of Rezpegaldesleukin On June 24, 2025

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Press Releases

Nektar Therapeutics to Host Virtual Investor & Analyst Event with Type 1 Diabetes Experts on February 24th

Nektar Therapeutics Announces Completion of Target Enrollment in REZOLVE-AA Phase 2b Clinical Trial of Rezpegaldesleukin in Patients with Severe-to-Very Severe Alopecia Areata

Nektar to Announce Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year-Ended 2024 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, After Close of U.S.-Based Financial Markets

Nektar Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Nektar Therapeutics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 3rd Annual Autoimmune & Inflammatory Disease Virtual Conference

Nektar to Announce Financial Results for the First Quarter on Thursday, May 8, 2025, After Close of U.S.-Based Financial Markets

Nektar Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Nektar Therapeutics to Participate in the H.C. Wainwright 3rd Annual BioConnect Investor Conference

Nektar to Announce Top-line Data from the 16-Week Induction Period in REZOLVE-AD Phase 2b Study of Rezpegaldesleukin, a Regulatory T-cell Proliferator, in Atopic Dermatitis on June 24, 2025

REZOLVE-AD Phase 2b Study of Rezpegaldesleukin Meets Primary and Key Secondary Endpoints in Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis

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