If there is such a thing as a poster child for volatility in the stock market, the biotech sector would likely take top honors.Biotech stocks are unique. While stocks in other sectors are typically valued based on their past performance and future earnings potential, the majority of biotech stocks don’t have a cent in recurring revenue. Instead, biotech stocks are […]
An FDA advisory panel voted in favor of approving Regeneron (REGN – Analyst Report) and partner Sanofi’s PCSK9 inhibitor, Praluent. A few deals were also signed over the last few days by companies like Vertex (VRTX – Analyst Report), Celgene (CELG – Analyst Report) and Seattle Genetics (SGEN – Analyst Report).Recap of the Week’s Most Important Stories1. Regeneron and Sanofi […]
By Ben LevisohnBarclays’ Geoff Meacham and Jonathan Eckard are feeling good about biotech stocks like Biogen (BIIB) and Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) heading into the summer. They explain why:
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[The] Nasdaq Biotech Index index has outperformed the broader market eight out of 10 times over the summer period (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and in 2Q/3Q, there are a number of meaningful […]
Related JUNOGene Therapy Stocks Take Beating On Bad News For CelladonCAR-T Therapy Stocks Hit Hard Following AACR DataThe Real Value In MabVax May Be Partnerships Rather Than Pipeline(Seeking Alpha)While short interest in most of the leading biotechs and emerging pharmaceuticals shrank between the March 31 and April 15 settlement dates, three stocks bucked that trend.Juno Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: JUNO) and […]
The mixed close Tuesday further clouds the short-term market outlook as it suggests the correction from last week’s highs may not yet be over. A drop in the market tracking ETFs below last Friday’s lows will indicate a decline to more important support. The S&P futures are down in early trading and the heavy selling last week identifies that key […]
Some investors have been worried about a bubble in biotech stocks, and Wednesday’s sell off seemed to prove those fears.
Biotech stocks fell more than 3%, their biggest one-day drop this year.
But the industry is still one of the best-performing in the market: it’s up 35% over the past 12 months and 9.3% year-to-date, compared to year-to-date gains of 3% for […]
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Wikimedia CommonsSome investors have been worried about a bubble in biotech stocks, and Wednesday’s sell off seemed to prove those fears.Biotech stocks fell more than 3%, their biggest one-day drop this year.But the industry is still one of the best-performing in the market: it’s up 35% over the past 12 months and 9.3% year-to-date, compared to year-to-date gains […]
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Mar. 26, 2015, 8:22 AM
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Wikimedia CommonsSome investors have been worried about a bubble in biotech stocks, and Wednesday’s sell off seemed to prove those fears.Biotech stocks fell more than 3%, their biggest one-day drop this year.But the industry is still one of the best-performing in the market: it’s up 35% over the past 12 months and 9.3% year-to-date, compared to year-to-date gains […]
ShutterstockNEW YORK (MarketWatch)—Biotech stocks slumped Monday, with the largest biotech ETF down about 1.7% and on track to snap an eight-session winning streak.The slide comes as some market watchers warn that biotech shares have enjoyed a great run-up and could be due for a drop.“Biotech must be slaughtered” is how a post over at the iBankCoin blog puts it.How low […]
View photo.Short interest among leading biotechs and emerging pharmaceuticals increased nearly all across the board between February 13 and February 27.Leading the trend were BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN), Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: VRTX).Here, Benzinga takes a quick look at how the stocks have fared recently and what analysts expects from them, followed by a […]
