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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

5 Red-Hot Biotech Stocks

The bricks are coming off the market's shoulders, and these five hot biotech stocks are among the top beneficiaries.

Hide Out from Volatility in … Biotech?

On April 19, Zafgen sold six million shares, one million more than initially planned.

4 Biotech Stocks to Buy

If this August is like most Augusts, the overall market isn't going to perform well for the next few weeks; biotech stocks may be the only worthwhile stocks to buy

Pfizer, Merck Stock – Same Ol’ Slumping Revenues, Same Mixed Prospects

The loss of exclusivity on blockbuster drugs continued to weigh in the top line at both Pfizer and Merck in the most recent quarter.

3 Reasons Why Biogen Stock Is Still a Buy (BIIB)

Janet Yellen might think biotech valuations are stretched, but the Street thinks companies like Biogen (BIIB) are just worth the growth

3 Biotech Stocks That Belong in Your Portfolio

The recent pullback in biotech stocks is an opportunity for investors to appeal to both growth and value in this dynamic sector.

CLVS: Clovis Oncology Lung Cancer Drug Gets Breakthrough Therapy Designation

Clovis Oncology says the Food and Drug Administration has granted Breakthrough Therapy status to its new lung cancer drug, sending CLVS shares bouncing.

Dow Theory Buy Signal Confirmed

The industrials broke to a new closing high, putting the pressure on the bears.

AZN, PFE: Pfizer Confirms Interest in Buying AstraZeneca

Pfizer says it has approached AstraZeneca about a possible $100 billion merger deal, sending AZN stock surging in Monday trading.

2 Clear Signs That Biotechs and Pharmaceuticals Have Peaked

Pharmaceuticals and biotechs have been too hot for their own good, fueled by increasingly iffy M&A and an oddly high level of IPO activity.

CYTK: Cytokinetics Stock in Ugly Free Fall on ALS Drug Fail

Cytokinetics stock plunged 60% after CYTK revealed that its amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug hadn't met the primary goal of a mid-stage clinical trial.

ABBV: AbbVie Beats Street on Soaring Humira Sales

Pharmaceutical-maker AbbVie posted first-quarter sales that beat estimates on surging sales of its Humira drug, sending ABBV stock higher.

Grass Pollen Allergy? New Grastek Pill From Merck Hits Shelves Soon

Merck says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approve the release of its Grastek grass pollen allergy drug, which will launch later this month.

3 Biotech Stocks That Could Keep Bombing

After years of unchecked rallying in biotech stocks, a correction is finally upon us. And as bad as things have been, the mean-reversion move could go even lower.

Pharmaceuticals Deals: QCOR Gets a Big Premium, Roche Goes Shopping

Monday's big pharmaceuticals deals included Mallinckrodt buying Questcor for $5.6B -- a 27% premium to QCOR stock -- and Roche picking up Ranbaxy.

MNKD Stock, Take Two: Volatility or Not, You Have to Like Afrezza

Unfortunately, a bet on MNKD stock right now isn't a bet on the potential of Afrezza. But sooner or later, these facts will be reflected in MannKind shares.

MNKD: Buy the Rumor, Sell the News

MannKind has much to be excited about today with Afrezza, but investors need to recognize a troubling pattern that could upend MNKD stock.

4 Ways Obamacare Will Affect Stocks

Obamacare is here to stay. That's good for some stocks, and horrible for others. Here's a look at the winners and losers.

Ready, Aim, Bargain Hunt

Those with a good risk tolerance should use the current weakness to buy high-quality, oversold stocks.