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Biotech is defined as using technology to change, manipulate, and harness biological processes in order to fulfill a medical need. The applications of biotech are endless and range from genetically modifying foods to creating vaccines. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, companies like Moderna and BioNTech utilized biotech to create life-saving vaccines that were distributed across the globe.

Recent Biotech Stocks Articles

3 Potent Biotech Stocks That Could Pop on Earnings

Harness the volatility of the biotechnology sector by letting stats tell the story. Bank on these three biotech stocks ahead of earnings.

10 Stocks With 3,000%-Plus Returns (And What You Can Learn From Them)

The list of top 10 stocks of the last decade is heavy on biotechs, but also includes beverages, media and a specialty chemicals company.

3 Best-of-Breed Small Caps: Biotech Stocks to Buy

These three small-cap biotech stocks have a bright future and the ability to create advantages in the market.

Investing in Alzheimer’s Disease Drugs Just Became Complicated

Everything pharmaceutical companies thought they knew about Alzheimer's disease may (or may not) be wrong.

Trade of the Day: Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL)

I'm still focusing on bullish trades given that stock market support levels have held.

Are Large-Cap Biotech Stocks in a Bubble?

Biotech stocks have outpaced the rest of the market by a huge margin, but it takes more than gaudy performance numbers to create a bubble.

Valeant Shareholders May Lose in the Salix ‘Win’ (VRX, SLXP, ENDP)

Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) swiped Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP) from Endo International (ENDP), but was it really worth it?

MARCH MADNESS: Amgen (AMGN) vs. CVS Health (CVS)

Amgen (AMGN) and CVS Health Corp (CVS) find themselves on opposite sides when it comes to pricing for the latest drugs.

4 (More) Biotech Stocks to Buy

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, bluebird bio, Illumina and Celgene are the latest batch of biotech stocks worth serious consideration.

Trade of the Day: Merck (MRK)

With major U.S. stock indexes returning to bullish trends, today's trade is a call option in "Big Pharma" stock Merck (MRK).

5 Biotech Stocks With Explosive Drug Pipelines

For many biotech stocks, drug pipelines -- not trailing results -- determine their actual value. That's good news for investors in these 5 biotechs.

Gilead Stock: This Beatdown Was Way Overdone (GILD)

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) was driven down by news from AbbVie, but the market may have overreacted and turned Gilead stock into a value buy.

2 New Funds Add a New Twist to Biotech Stocks

Calling all fans and followers of breakthrough biotech stocks! Stop searching for the next big winner and just own one of these new biotech ETFs instead.

3 Ways to Play the Bounce in Biotech Stocks

Biotech stocks delivered big this year for investors pursuing an aggressive growth strategy, driven by exciting new treatments for dread diseases like cancer, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis and HIV. And some have room to run in 2015.

Biogen: BIIB Stock Is Ready to Play Catchup

Biogen's promising results of its Alzheimer's drug sent BIIB stock rallying. Traders now have a clear line in the sand to buy the stock.

Trade of the Day: Gilead Sciences (GILD)

All signals point to a bullish trend, and as we dive back into the market after taking a pause, I’ve noticed that the health care sector is gaining momentum. Today, I’d like to look into a biotech position that has great growth potential.

Here’s What to Expect From Australian Biotechs

Australian science is strong and a leader in the biotech space. Here's why investors should look to Australia for biotech stocks to buy.

Biogen (BIIB) Flexes Its Biotech Biceps

Biogen rallied nicely Wednesday, attacking technical resistance once more. This persistence should result in a major breakout of BIIB stock.

Great Biotech Stocks for Retirement Investors

Yes, Biotech stocks DO belong in your retirement portfolio. Here are three ways to add them and reap the rewards.