10 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of 10 biotechnology stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.

Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (STML) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STML stock.

Pharmacyclics, Inc. (PCYC) is making progress this week as its rating of C (“hold”) from last week increases to a B (“buy”) rating this week. 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 is a strong week for Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (ACOR). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. 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) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. 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.

Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. (FPRX) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to an A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FPRX stock.

MediciNova, Inc. (MNOV) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to an A. Medicinova acquires, develops, and commercializes small molecule therapeutics. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 849.6% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MNOV stock.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) improves from a C to a B rating this week. 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 week, Seattle Genetics, Inc.’s (SGEN) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. 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.

Ambit Biosciences Corp. (AMBI) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMBI stock.

The rating of Amgen (AMGN) moves up this week, rising from a B to an A. Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets medicines for serious illnesses. The current dividend yield is 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.


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