Crinetics stock nearly doubled Tuesday after Vertex pledged $10 billion to buy the endocrinology-focused biotech.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) fell about 2.3% after hours on Monday following a deal to acquire endocrine‑focused drugmaker Crinetics Pharmaceut...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals acquires Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $10B ($85/share), gaining acromegaly drug Palsonify and endocrinology pipeline with ~$5B peak sales potential.