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Does George Soros Think Biotech's Bull Run Is Finally Coming to an End?

To say that biotech stocks have performed well as a group over the last two years is an understatement; they have absolutely crushed the broader markets. For example, the iShares Nasdaq Biotech Index has more than tripled the performance of the S&P 500 , and more than doubled the NASDAQ Composite , since 2012.This sustained move upward, though, has repeatedly […]

3 Biotech Stocks to Buy in December

Source: Biogen IdecAs the year begins to come to a close, biotechnology investors are right to wonder what stocks may be worth owning as we head into 2015. We asked three of our Motley Fool analysts to tell us which three biotechnology stocks will be in their stockings this holiday season. Read on to see which three companies they chose.Cheryl […]

George Soros Is Dumping These 3 Dividend Stocks: Should You?

The stock market has been racing higher at nearly unprecedented levels in recent years. Even so, the healthcare sector in general, and biopharma stocks in particular, have still managed to crush the broader markets over the last few years. Since 2012, for instance, the iShares Nasdaq Biotech Index has more than tripled the returns of the closely watched S&P 500:Perhaps […]

Is Exelixis, Inc. Stock Doomed?

Biotech stocks are infamous for their volatile ways — shooting higher one minute, only to crater the next. After a biotech crashes, investors should always assess their options going forward. Sometimes a marked sell-off represents a compelling buying opportunity that can pay off handsomely over the long run. On the other hand, a mass shareholder exodus can trigger a series of events […]

Why We Don't Buy Marijuana Stocks

Source: GW PharmaceuticalsMedical marijuana is one of healthcare’s biggest stories this year and shares in marijuana companies are trading near all time highs, but not everyone is convinced that marijuana stocks should be in investor portfolios. So we asked three of our top analysts to weigh in on why they’d take a pass on owning marijuana stocks. Read on to […]