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Heart Health Biotech Kardigan Up 27% After $400 Million IPO

Bloomberg

June 18, 2026

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Heart Health Biotech Kardigan Up 27% After $400 Million IPO

Kardigan Inc. shares surged 27 in its trading debut, after the heart-health focused biotech raised 400 million in an initial public offering.

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