Pharmaceutical Stocks

Pharmaceutical stocks have grown tremendously as medicine advances. With diseases like Covid-19, diabetes, liver disease and other illnesses affecting more and more of the population, pharmaceutical companies are racing to find cures – further advancing medicine and driving pharma stock prices higher.

Big Pharma corporations like AstraZeneca, Merck & Co., Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson are leading the charge against the novel coronavirus, competing with smaller biotech names — such as Moderna and Novavax. The race to find a Covid-19 vaccine has sent both pharma and biotech stocks to the moon.

Deep-Pocket Drug Companies Poised to Reap Biosimilar Rewards

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Only a few companies have the massive resources needed to get going in the upcoming "biosimilars" boom. Who will lead the charge?

Thermo Fisher Scientific May Have More Life

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
It's trading near a 52-week-high, but new deals could drive shares higher.

SFN, Medco Continue to Top Trading

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Trading Led By SFN Group (NYSE: SFN), Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS), Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX).

Medco, Express Scripts Skyrocket on Deal

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Stock Volume Led By Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS), SFN Group (NYSE: SFN), Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX).

5 Health Care Penny Stocks to Buy

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Conservative clout in Washington makes for a promising health care sector environment. Get in on the ground floor of growth with these five stocks.

The 5 Best Stocks Under $5

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Get the most out of your money by playing value-packed stocks, like these five inexpensive favorites trading for under $5 per share.

Generic Drug Makers Face Long-Term Hurdles

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
What happens with Big Pharma's pipeline dries up?

WebMD, Royal Bank of Scotland Floored in Active Trading

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Stock trading led by WebMD Health Group (NASDAQ: WBMD), Pharmaceutical Product Development (NASDAQ: PPDI).

Walgreens vs. CVS Caremark: Which Stock Will Win Drug Store Wars?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
One of these stocks has the advantage in the drug store wars. Which one?

9 Uber Cheap Stocks to Buy Now

By InvestorPlace Experts
These nine stocks were already cheap, but now they are even better deals given the recent market sell-off.

Drug Wholesalers Should Win Big From Generics Boom

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Several big blockbuster drugs will soon lose their patent protection. These three companies can expect to enjoy steep paydays as a result.

Big Pharma Betting on Cancer-Drug Paydays

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
New revenue streams are needed to offset patent losses.

Lumber Liquidators Sinks as APAC Leaps

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday trading led by takeover target APAC Customer Services (NASDAQ: APAC), Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), and Hi-Tech Pharmacal (NASDAQ: HITK).

Resurgent Financial Stocks Offer Big Gains

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Moody's report saying debit card changes could earn banks billions bolsters JP Morgan NYSE:JPM and Bank of America NYSE:BAC in early trading.

Regeneron Rally May Ride on Blindness Drug

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
A new revenue stream could mean a big boost for this stock.

4 Health Care Stocks That Are the Prescription for a Perfect Portfolio

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
For the long haul, the prospects for health care stocks are promising -- and not just as a defensive play. These four picks are just what the doctor ordered.

ObamaCare Court Test a Non-event for Health Stocks

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Health insurance, pharmaceutical companies' gains show confidence that ObamaCare is all but a done deal.

Immucor, Ameron Buys Spur Midday Action

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Stock Volume Led By Immucor (NASDAQ: BLUD), Ameron (NYSE: AMN), Ryanair Holdings (NASDAQ: RYAAY), NetScout Systems (NASDAQ: NTCT).

Big Pharma Stocks Have Big Challenges Ahead

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Tougher FDA approvals and expiring patents mean good times for Big Pharma could be fleeting, but a few stocks are worth striking at while the iron's hot.
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