I don't know the answer to either question, but it appears the market thinks both answers are no. It's been about nine or ten weeks since the big HCV non-results. No word on the medical conference or journal where the curtain will finally be pulled back. In my opinion HCV should be deemed Off Topic on this board. Save the embarrassment.
The best case scenario for Friday is that they say nothing of consequence. That's what I'm reduced to - hoping for nothing. I'll probably be disappointed, but that's as low as I can put the bar.