BUZZ-AtaiBeckley surges after report says Lilly is nearing buyout deal

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** Shares of psychedelic drugmaker AtaiBeckley ATAI.O jump 51% to $8.12 in premarket trading

** Bloomberg News reports late on Wednesday pharma giant Eli Lilly LLY.N nears deal to buy co, negotiating at a premium

** ATAI's focus is on psychedelic-based treatments with a nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression under development

** ATAI stands at a market capitalization of $1.97 bln as of last close, per LSEG data

** All 15 brokerages covering ATAI stock rate it "buy" or higher; their median PT is $14 - LSEG data

** Up to last close, the stock is up 31% YTD