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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

ILMN Stock – The New Illumina Human Genome Machine Is a Game Changer

Illumina says it has developed a DNA sequencing machine that can scan a genome for under $1,000, sending ILMN stock higher.

5 Biotech Stocks With Big Catalysts on the Horizon

Announcements from, or about, these biotech stocks could greatly inflate their values ... or completely deflate them.

ICPT: Time to Catch a Rising Star With Intercept Stock?

It's never too late to invest in a long-term winner, and pharmaceutical player Intercept is on a long-term run. Here's why you should join the race...

ACT: Actavis’s Growth Potential Anything But Generic

Pharmaceutical company Actavis is at the forefront on the production of biologic drugs, and stands to profit from them well into the future. It's a buy!

XBI – Be Careful With This Biotech ETF After Its Violent Breakout

After last week's breakout and rally, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) is well overbought. Traders must closely watch Intercept Pharmaceuticals (ICPT).

GILD: Get on While Biotech Remains Hot

The bulls seemingly are unwilling to cast off biotech. And among the sector's biggest stocks, Gilead Sciences (GILD) has the most appealing setup.

Trade of the Day: Gilead Sciences (GILD)

Use the low-volume atmosphere around the New Year’s holiday to establish positions at a discount.

The One Stock You Must Sell Now Is Eli Lilly

Eli Lilly's in a position where patents are coming off faster than new products are coming on board, a bad sign for a stock you should sell right now....

Trade of the Day: PerkinElmer (PKI)

With our indicators returning to bullish mode, you should return to favoring bullish options trades over bearish ones.

5 Pharma Stocks to Buy for Big Dividends

Drugmakers aren't known for big dividends, but the pharmaceutical industry can actually offer something for income investors.

Alzheimer’s Stocks Are a Stealth Opportunity

Alzheimer's stocks could mean huge rewards for investors, but as always, you have to pick the right ones. Here are three with solid prospects.

Don’t Buy Orexigen on Diet Pill Hopes

Orexigen Therapeutics joins VIVUS and Arena Pharmaceuticals in an industry that's brought nothing but disappointment to investors: weight-loss drugs.

Why Shares of SRPT Stock Sank 65%

Sarepta Therapeutics stock plunged in Tuesday trading on a widening quarterly loss and a negative report on a key drug from the FDA.

CERS CRIS CGEN CPHD – 4 Fab Biotech Stocks on the Fast Track

Biotech stocks are a compelling sector, and we've had great success in our picks. Here's an update on my four favorites in the sector

Regeneron Stock Is Winning on Two Fronts

Regeneron stock has continually rewarded the medium- and longer-term bulls, and following REGN earnings Tuesday, the good times are primed to keep rolling.

Generate Income on a Plummeting Pharma Stock

QCOR is down a whopping 15% on the news that the Fed is investigating them again. Use the news to generate income with puts.

5 Pet Stocks Fetching Big Returns

Pet stocks have been on a wild run this year, with some biotechs at least doubling in value. Here are the five hottest players in the space so far in 2013.

Q3 Earnings Roundup for Pharmaceutical Stocks

None of the market's major pharmaceutical stocks are in the same boat. Here's the main thing investors need to know about each.

The 3 Best Biotech ETF Investments

A biotech ETF is the best way to bet on booming biotech stocks ... and these three funds are a few of the best ETF options out there.