Seven biotechnology stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).
This week, Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (STML) is making solid headway. The company’s rating improves to an A (“strong buy”) from last week’s B (“buy”) rating. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STML stock.
Pharmacyclics, Inc. (PCYC) ups its rating to a B (“buy”) this week after earning a C (“hold”) in the week before. Pharmacyclics is a pharmaceutical company developing products to improve upon current therapeutic approaches to cancer, atherosclerosis, and retinal disease. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PCYC stock.
This week, Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.’s (ACOR) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. Acorda Therapeutics is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the identification, development and commercialization of novel therapies that improve neurological function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injury and other disorders of the central nervous system. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACOR stock.
Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NWBO) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Northwest Biotherapeutics engages in discovering, developing, and commercializing immunotherapy products to treat cancers in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NWBO stock.
The rating of BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. BioMarin Pharmaceutical develops and commercializes innovative pharmaceuticals for serious diseases and medical conditions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BMRN stock.
This is a strong week for Seattle Genetics, Inc. (SGEN). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Seattle Genetics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is focused on the development and commercialization of monoclonal antibody-based therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SGEN stock.
This week, Amgen (AMGN) pushes up from a B to an A rating. Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets medicines for serious illnesses. The stock has a dividend yield of 2.4%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMGN stock.
Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.
