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U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks showed mixed results with the Dow rising slightly by 0.08% while the Nasdaq fell by 0.1%. Bank of America reported better-than-expected earnings, and healthcare shares increased by 1.2%, whereas energy stocks declined by 0.8%.

Global Market Overview: European shares were mixed, with the STOXX 600 down 0.2% and Spain's IBEX 35 up 0.3%. Asian markets also closed mixed, with Japan's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng both falling slightly, while India's BSE Sensex gained 0.08%.

Clinical Developments: Barinthus Biotherapeutics is advancing its lead immunotherapy candidate, VTP-1000 for celiac disease, with Phase 1 single ascending dose results expected in Q3 2025 and a multiple ascending dose trial to follow in H2 2025. Additionally, promising data from Phase 2 trials of VTP-300 for chronic hepatitis B were presented at EASL, indicating potential for functional cures.

Financial Overview: The company reported a net loss of $19.6 million for Q1 2025, with cash resources projected to sustain operations into 2027. A strategic refocus on immunological diseases has led to reduced R&D expenses, while efforts to partner for ongoing clinical programs are underway.

Company Overview: Barinthus Biotherapeutics is focusing on immunology and inflammatory diseases, with its lead candidate VTP-1000 for celiac disease currently in Phase 1 trials, and a proprietary SNAP-TI platform that promotes antigen-specific immune tolerance expected to drive future opportunities.

Financial Performance: The company reported a net loss of $61.1 million for 2024, down from $73.3 million in 2023, with cash reserves projected to fund operations into 2027, while also announcing strategic restructuring to prioritize immunological therapies.