FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / GSK / 20 October 2026
GSK (GSK): news on Tuesday 20 October 2026
+8.3 strongly positive
Coverage was dominated by FDA approval of Jemperli for a type of rectal cancer, alongside promising early lung cancer data for ris-rez. Analyst support from Jefferies and an $800M US manufacturing investment added to the positive lean.
What drove it
- Jemperli FDA approval
- lung cancer data
- Jefferies upgrade
The 37 stories
- +10.0 Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) approved in US as first and only immunotherapy for adults with MSI-H/dMMR locally advanced rectal cancer
First and only immunotherapy approved for this rectal cancer. - +10.0 GSK’s Jemperli scores FDA approval in rectal cancer, backed by high complete response rate
Approval backed by high complete response rate. - +10.0 GSK's Jemperli gets US nod for biomarker-defined rectal cancer
US approval for biomarker-defined rectal cancer. - +10.0 FDA approves GSK's Jemperli for a specific rectal cancer type
FDA approves Jemperli for rectal cancer type. - +9.7 FDA Approves GSK’s Jemperli for First-Line MSI-High, dMMR Rectal Cancer
FDA approves Jemperli first-line for rectal cancer. - +9.7 FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Jemperli for MSI-H/dMMR Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Accelerated approval for Jemperli in rectal cancer. - +9.5 GSK's Jemperli Receives FDA Approval to Treat Some Patients With Advanced Rectal Cancer
Jemperli approved for some advanced rectal cancer patients. - +9.5 FDA Clears GSK Drug That Could Change How Certain Rectal Cancers Are Treated
FDA clears drug that could change rectal cancer treatment. - +9.5 GSK’s Jemperli wins FDA approval for rectal cancer treatment
Jemperli wins FDA approval for rectal cancer. - +9.2 Jefferies backs GSK with 2,500p target after positive lung cancer drug results
Jefferies backs GSK with high target after lung data. - +9.2 GSK’s Jemperli Rectal Cancer Indication Becomes US FDA’s 11th National Priority Voucher Approval
Jemperli approval via FDA priority voucher. - +9.2 Jefferies upgrades GSK with 34% upside after st...
Jefferies upgrade with significant upside. - +8.3 GSK Investing $800M in Biopharma Manufacturing in Pennsylvania
$800M manufacturing investment in Pennsylvania. - +8.3 AnaptysBio Announces FDA Approval of GSK’s Jemperli for MSI-H/dMMR Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Based on AZUR-1 Data
Partner announces FDA approval of GSK's Jemperli. - +8.3 A newly approved rectal cancer drug could help eligible patients avoid chemo, radiation and surgery
New drug could spare patients chemo, radiation, surgery. - +8.3 GSK to Invest $800M in Metro Philadelphia Life Sciences, Manufacturing Facilities, Create 300 New Jobs
$800M investment creating 300 jobs. - +7.5 What Do GSK (LSE:GSK) Oncology Wins Mean For Its Long Term Growth?
Oncology wins framed positively for long-term growth. - +7.5 GSK's Ris‑Rez shows 61pc response rate in early lung cancer study
61pc response rate in early lung cancer study. - +7.5 Data reveal is promising for GSK's lung cancer drug ris-rez
Promising data for lung cancer drug. - +7.5 AnaptysBio gains as GSK granted FDA label expansion for Jemperli
Label expansion granted for Jemperli. - +7.5 GSK plc : Jefferies reiterates its Buy rating
Jefferies reiterates Buy rating. - +6.7 A 50-patient lung cancer analysis helps GSK (GSK) select a dose for its late-stage trial.
Lung cancer analysis helps select late-stage dose. - +6.7 AnaptysBio (ANAB) Shares Rise After GSK's FDA Label Expansion fo
Partner's shares rise after GSK label expansion. - +5.8 What Is GSK (LSE:GSK) Telling Investors With Its New Lung Cancer Data?
New lung cancer data discussed for investors. - +5.0 FTSE 100 GSK (LSE:GSK) Climbs as Defensive Buying Returns
Shares climb on defensive buying. - +4.2 GSK Announces Ris-Rez Update October 19, 2026
Ris-Rez update announced. - +3.3 ESMO first look: Zai Lab, GSK, Merck and others detail wins, setbacks
Mixed wins and setbacks across several companies at ESMO. - +3.3 Four FDA Decisions in Two Weeks: GSK's Hepatitis B Drug Leads the Pack as Inovio Shares Have Already Fallen Over 40% This Year
Hepatitis B drug decision pending; mostly about Inovio. - +3.3 RBC keeps GBp 1,975 target for GSK stock - ad-hoc-news.de
RBC maintains price target. - +2.5 Viola Davis Joins GSK Shingles Awareness Campaign 10/20/2026
Celebrity joins shingles awareness campaign; minor marketing. - +2.5 GSK, INO, AGIO And Sun Pharma Await Key FDA Rulings In October That Could Shape Their Drug Pipelines
Upcoming FDA rulings listed alongside other companies. - +2.0 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.US), Inovio (INO.US), and Agios (AGIO.US) are among a cluster of companies awaiting review, as U.S. innovative drugs enter an FDA approval window.
Awaiting FDA reviews alongside other companies. - +1.7 Kristian Jensen Announces New Global Lung Cancer Medical Affairs Position at GSK
Executive appointment in lung cancer medical affairs. - +1.7 GSK stock: Dividend yield for GSK stock stands at 4.00 percent - ad-hoc-news.de
Dividend yield factual note. - +1.7 GSK, Inovio, and Agios Drug Approval Updates
Drug approval updates, grouped with other firms. - +1.7 FDA Decision Watch: What Investors Need To Know About Four Upcoming Drug Rulings
Upcoming drug rulings overview including GSK. - −1.7 GSK consolidates as overbought conditions hint at limited upside
Overbought conditions hint at limited upside.
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