"Sudden Movement in US stock market | GetGifted to acquire AtaiBeckley Inc. for up to $3.8 billion, ATAI.US soars over 30% at the opening"

Zhitong Finance APP has learned that on Thursday, AtaiBeckley Inc. (ATAI.US) soared over 30% at the opening, reaching a new high for the year at $7.05 per share. On the news front, Eli Lilly (LLY.US) has agreed to acquire AtaiBeckley Inc. for up to $3.8 billion, highlighting the growing interest of large pharmaceutical companies in the once-fringe field of psychedelic drugs (psychedelic medicine). According to a statement on Thursday, Eli Lilly will pay $6.75 per share in cash, and an additional $2.50 per share if certain drug development milestones are met. The base price is 26% higher than AtaiBeckley's closing price on Wednesday.