The longevity biotech market is expanding rapidly, projected to grow from $9.86 billion in 2025 to $29.7 billion by 2034. Multiple companies are advancing cell and gene therapies targeting age-related diseases: Lineage Cell Therapeutics is developing islet therapy for Type 1 diabetes, Ocugen reported 46% lesion reduction in age-related macular degeneration, Vertex is advancing stem cell-derived islet therapy toward regulatory submissions, and Longeveron published positive Phase 2b data for age-related frailty treatment.

Avaí Bio announced it has initiated manufacturing of a Master Cell Bank of genetically modified cells that overexpress the α-Klotho protein, a key anti-aging protein that naturally declines by 50% after age 40. The milestone represents a transition from research to production infrastructure for their Klothonova anti-aging platform using Cell-in-a-Box® encapsulation technology. The cell therapy sector is rapidly expanding, with the global market projected to grow from $10.4 billion to over $45 billion by 2035.

The healthcare sector is experiencing a structural shift toward regenerative medicine and longevity infrastructure, valued at $27 trillion by 2030. Several biotech companies are advancing cell therapy and gene-targeted treatments: Avant Technologies presented cell encapsulation technology for diabetes at a European symposium, MannKind received FDA label updates for Afrezza inhaled insulin, Altimmune gained FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for pemvidutide in liver disease, Lineage Cell Therapeutics received a gene-edited cell line from Factor Bioscience, and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals initiated a Phase 1/2a trial for a dual-gene silencing RNAi therapeutic for cardiovascular disease.

W.P. Carey, a diversified net lease REIT, reported Q2 2025 earnings with strong revenue growth and AFFO per share, despite experiencing net income decline due to non-cash market adjustments. The company raised full-year guidance and increased quarterly dividend.

The global refrigerated warehousing market is expected to grow significantly, driven by the surge in e-commerce, particularly in the grocery and food sectors, as well as advancements in cold storage technologies and the rising demand for temperature-sensitive products.

ORBCOMM has joined the Move to -15°C campaign as a technology provider to help track and share the telematics data that will help quantify the initiative's impact. The Move to -15°C is a coalition of industry leaders committed to changing the global temperature that frozen food is stored and transported at from -18°C to -15°C, which could cut carbon emissions by 17.7 million metric tonnes and reduce energy consumption by 25 terawatt-hours.

W.P. Carey has undergone a transformation by restructuring its real estate portfolio to make its business more resilient. The company sold off its office properties and reset its dividend, allowing it to reinvest capital into higher-quality income-producing properties. With a focus on industrial and warehouse properties, W.P. Carey is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing demand for e-commerce and distribution centers.

Cold storage giant Lineage is seeking to raise up to $3.85 billion in its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The real estate investment trust is backed by private equity firm Bay Grove Capital.

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Lineage (LCTX) rises 10% on positive imaging analyses results from the phase I/IIa study of OpRegen in patients with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

Gainers Novo Integrated Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVOS) shares surged 40.9% to $0.1635 in pre-market trading. Novo Integrated Sciences issued an update on certain current actions and events. The company recently reported a year-over-year increase in third-quarter EPS results. EBET, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBET) rose 34.9% to $0.0560 in pre-market trading after jumping 22% on Tuesday. DLocal Limited (NASDAQ: DLO) shares climbed 25.1% to $19.39 in pre-market trading after the company reported better-than-expected financial results for its second quarter and reaffirmed FY23 revenue guidance. Precision BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTIL) shares gained 24.8% to $0.6620 in pre-market trading after the company completed strategic transaction with Imugene for Azer-Cel in cancer. T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTOO) shares rose 20.1% to $0.7101 in pre-market trading after jumping over 51% on Tuesday. STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSKN) shares gained 19.4% to $0.6798 in pre-market trading. The company recently posted downbeat quarterly results. The Alkaline Water Company Inc. ...