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Why This Biotech Dealmaker — Tied To Merck, Travere — Charged Higher

Reported by Yahoo Finance · investors.com · August 6, 2026

Ligand stock landed in a profit-taking zone Thursday on a strong second-quarter report and an earnings guidance hike.

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