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Revolution Medicines shares jump on breakthrough pancreatic cancer trial resultsApril 13, 2026 10:32 AM
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Revolution Medicines (NASDAQ:RVMD) surged 33% on Monday after announcing positive topline findings from its Phase 3 RASolute 302 trial of daraxonrasib in previously treated metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients.The study achieved all primary and key secondary endpoints, including both progression-free survival and overall survival. Daraxonrasib delivered a median overall survival of 13.2 months, compared with 6.7 months for standard chemotherapy, corresponding to a hazard ratio of 0.40.The company said it plans to submit the data to global regulators, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as part of a future New Drug Application under a Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher. Full results are scheduled to be presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.Daraxonrasib is designed as a multi-selective inhibitor targeting RAS(ON) proteins, aiming to address cancers driven by oncogenic RAS mutations. Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the most RAS-dependent cancers, with more than 90% of patients carrying tumors linked to RAS mutations.The RASolute 302 trial included patients with a broad range of RAS variants, as well as individuals without identified RAS mutations. Primary endpoints focused on progression-free and overall survival in patients with RAS G12-mutant tumors, while secondary endpoints evaluated outcomes across the full study population.Following the first interim analysis, the company confirmed that all progression-free survival and overall survival results are now considered final.Revolution Medicines stock price
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Revolution Medicines shares slide after Merck reportedly walks away from takeover talksJanuary 26, 2026 2:51 PM
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Merck & Company Inc (NYSE:MRK) has reportedly ended discussions to acquire Revolution Medicines Inc (NASDAQ:RVMD) after the two sides failed to agree on valuation, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the situation. The talks had centered on a potential transaction that could have valued the oncology-focused biotech at around $30 billion.News of the breakdown triggered a sharp sell-off in Revolution Medicines’ stock, which fell 20.9% in premarket trading on Monday. The decline followed weeks of heavy speculation that had driven the company’s market value up from roughly $16 billion to more than $22 billion earlier this month.Sources indicated that negotiations stalled primarily over price, reflecting Merck’s disciplined stance as it pursues acquisitions in the oncology space. Addressing the company’s financial capacity at a recent conference, Merck CEO Rob Davis said, “We are not limited from a balance sheet,” while adding that the group remains focused on transactions of up to $15 billion.Revolution Medicines is advancing a pipeline of experimental therapies targeting RAS, a key molecular driver in several hard-to-treat cancers. Its leading drug candidates are being studied in lung, pancreatic and colorectal cancers, with important clinical readouts expected in the first half of the year.Earlier market chatter had also linked AbbVie to a possible bid for Revolution Medicines, although those reports were later dismissed.Despite the collapse of the latest talks, some market observers note that acquisition interest could resurface if upcoming clinical data are positive or if another potential buyer steps in. In the meantime, Merck is concentrating on its existing portfolio as it prepares for the eventual loss of exclusivity for its blockbuster drug, Keytruda.Revolution Medicines stock priceMerck stock price
Original: Revolution Medicines shares slide after Merck reportedly walks away from takeover talks