Stock Track | Ventyx Biosciences Soars 69.25% in Pre-Market as Eli Lilly Eyes $1 Billion Acquisition

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Ventyx Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTYX) saw its stock surge 69.25% in pre-market trading following reports that Eli Lilly is in advanced talks to acquire the company for over $1 billion. The potential deal would significantly boost Lilly's portfolio with Ventyx's pipeline of drugs targeting inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as treatments for Parkinson's disease and cardiovascular conditions linked to obesity.

The Wall Street Journal first reported the acquisition talks, citing people familiar with the matter. Ventyx's experimental drugs, particularly those in mid-stage clinical trials, have attracted significant interest from large pharmaceutical companies, making it a strategic target for Eli Lilly. The market reacted swiftly to the news, driving Ventyx's stock price to new highs.

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