Summit Therapeutics: A Risky Bet in the Biotech Arena?

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Explore the exciting world of Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SMMT) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
*Stock prices used were the prices of Sep. 17, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Anand Chokkavelu, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Karl Thiel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Keith Speights has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Summit Therapeutics. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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