So Many Topics, So Few Columns
at The Street - Sat Mar 05, 11:00AM CST
In response to reader input, here's what to look for from me.
XBI: 51.94 (+0.22), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), BAC: 13.54 (+0.04), GDX: 19.71 (-0.11)
5 Revenant Sectors Echo Leo's Oscar-Winning Performance
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Mar 04, 2:30PM CST
Like the determined Hugh Glass, these sectors stood up to escape a bear market following massive sell-offs at the start of the year and register solid gains over the past month.
AMZN: 575.14 (-2.35), UNH: 121.80 (-0.02), XLY: 76.72 (-0.07), DIS: 98.48 (-0.34), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), XOM: 82.29 (-0.11), XLV: 67.41 (-0.16), JPM: 60.05 (+0.09), MRK: 52.08 (-0.02), DD: 63.18 (+1.27), XLFS: 28.45 (+0.13), BRK.B: 137.97 (+1.13), CVX: 87.93 (+0.40), DOW: 50.29 (+0.69)
Trader's Notebook: Is It Biotech's Turn to Outperform?
at The Street - Fri Mar 04, 8:00AM CST
The biotechnology sector has lagged horribly.
VALE: 4.38 (+0.27), XBI: 51.94 (+0.22), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), TWI: 5.84 (+0.06)
Small Caps And Biotech Remain Weak Links Despite The Recent Rebound
Michael Harris - Seeking Alpha - Thu Mar 03, 1:40PM CST
In an article on June 20, 2015, I concluded that the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ: IBB ) and iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA: IWM ) were bubble markets, after analyzing their top 20 holding. Due to the correction that followed, IBB...
IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), IWM: 107.72 (+0.59)
These 3 Biotechs Are Growing Fast -- Which Is the Best Buy Today?
Brian Feroldi, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 03, 9:45AM CST
Image source: Juliacdrd via pixabay. We are only a quarter of the way through 2016, but it's already been a year that most biotechnology investors would rather forget. The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF , an exchange-traded fund that owns a...
VRTX: 88.36 (-1.09), ALXN: 144.46 (-1.39), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), REGN: 403.82 (+1.88)
Why Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. and bluebird bio, Inc. Jumped Today
Brian Orelli, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 01, 3:26PM CST
What: A day after it fell a little over 10%, Celldex Therapeutics is up about 10% in the last hour of trading Tuesday after an analyst initiated coverage with a buy. On the other hand, bluebird bio is up about 10%, for apparently no reason....
BLUE: 54.50 (+0.63), CLDX: 8.19 (-0.06), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11)
What Carl Icahn Is Doing; Biotech Breakout: Best of Kass
at The Street - Fri Feb 19, 8:00PM CST
Doug Kass looks at Carl Icahn's actions on Apple and the breakout in biotech stocks.
TTPH: 4.35 (+0.13), SAGE: 34.01 (+0.36), ACAD: 21.20 (-0.26), XON: 37.03 (-0.25), AERI: 14.84 (-0.24), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), CEMP: 17.52 (-0.19), AAPL: 103.01 (+1.51), NKTR: 11.35 (-0.09)
The Doomsday Loop
Dave Gonigam - Daily Reckoning - Fri Feb 19, 3:52PM CST
This post The Doomsday Loop appeared first on Daily Reckoning . Dave Gonigam's Rule of thumb: When central bankers fret, you should panic. Plus… Why ETFs will add fuel to the next market meltdown: A case study... The post The Doomsday Loop ...
IBB: 263.13 (-1.11)
ETFs at Risk of a Run
David Stockman - Daily Reckoning - Fri Feb 19, 7:52AM CST
This post ETFs at Risk of a Run appeared first on Daily Reckoning . David Stockman shows you why ETFs have become FEDs (financially explosive devices) that can go off at any time... The post ETFs at Risk of a Run appeared first on Daily...
GDP: 0.16 (-0.04), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11)
Why Keynesian Market Wreckers are Now Coming for Your Benjamins
David Stockman - Daily Reckoning - Thu Feb 18, 12:12PM CST
This post Why Keynesian Market Wreckers are Now Coming for Your Benjamins appeared first on Daily Reckoning . David Stockman shows you why ETFs have become FEDs (financially explosive devices) that can go off at any time... The post Why...
DAX: 23.22 (+0.18), GDP: 0.16 (-0.04), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11)
Generic ETF in Focus as Biotech Lose Charm
Zacks Equity Research - ZACKS - Wed Feb 17, 6:59AM CST
With biotech sector caught in a nasty web of lingering headwinds, this generic ETF invites attention.
AGN: 288.67 (-0.95), JNJ: 106.50 (-0.15), GNRX: 24.10 (unch), AZN: 28.87 (+0.13), PFE: 29.71 (-0.18), XBI: 51.94 (+0.22), AMGN: 145.98 (+0.14), MYL: 44.78 (-0.95), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), TEVA: 55.62 (+0.02), GSK: 39.14 (-0.04), NVS: 72.20 (-0.75)
3 Biotech Stocks to Buy in a Market Crash
Todd Campbell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Feb 09, 8:23PM CST
Source: Flickr user Elliott Brown. Gilead Sciences , Celgene Corp. , and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals aren't immune to market whims and whispers, but they do share one thing in common; a track record for developing multibillion dollar...
GILD: 87.21 (-0.62), MRK: 52.08 (-0.02), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), ABBV: 56.15 (+0.22), REGN: 403.82 (+1.88), CELG: 102.51 (-0.22)
Biotech ETFs Slide as Stocks Report Mixed Q4 Results
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 09, 12:48PM CST
Thanks to mixed results, the biotech sector has failed to gain investor confidence so far in the fourth quarter.
PBE: 38.64 (-0.12), BIIB: 263.94 (-4.70), GILD: 87.21 (-0.62), FBT: 88.37 (+0.55), ALXN: 144.46 (-1.39), BBH: 103.52 (-0.23), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), AMGN: 145.98 (+0.14), CELG: 102.51 (-0.22)
3 Reasons Why Celgene Corp.'s Stock Dropped 15% in January
George Budwell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Feb 09, 8:05AM CST
CELG data by YCharts What: The blue-chip biotech Celgene Corp. lost nearly 15% of its value last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence . Celgene's stock was walloped by the changing market sentiment toward...
IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), CELG: 102.51 (-0.22)
20.5% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Call (IBB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 08, 5:48PM CST
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (AMEX:IBB) on January 7th, 2016 at $311.98. In approximately 1 month, iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index has returned 20.54% as of today's recent price of $247.91.
IBB: 263.13 (-1.11)
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 3.25%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 08, 5:27PM CST
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (AMEX:IBB) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $243.80 to a high of $251.81. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $251.63 on volume of 3.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
IBB: 263.13 (-1.11)
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Falls 3.25% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Rebound
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 08, 5:26PM CST
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (AMEX:IBB) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $243.80 to a high of $251.81. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $251.63 on volume of 3.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
IBB: 263.13 (-1.11)
The Key Takeaways From Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Earnings Release
Brian Feroldi, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Feb 05, 4:57PM CST
Image by TBIT via Pixabay. Biotech heavyweight Alexion Pharmaceuticals released its fourth-quarter 2015 earnings results before the opening bell Wednesday. Like many other biotechs, Alexion's shares have taken a beating recently, as they have...
ALXN: 144.46 (-1.39), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11)
Why Did Biotech Fall Off a Cliff in January?
George Budwell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Feb 04, 7:59AM CST
Biotech stocks started the year off on the wrong foot (to put it mildly). While the S&P 500 shed a little over 5% during January, the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF dropped by a whopping 21% last month, according to data provided by ...
GILD: 87.21 (-0.62), SRPT: 14.29 (+0.02), CLDX: 8.19 (-0.06), IBB: 263.13 (-1.11), ALKS: 32.58 (-0.33), CELG: 102.51 (-0.22)