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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

Is Pfizer Move to Sell Non-Pharma Divisions Bad Medicine?

Pfizer has said it will shed its nutritional and animal health businesses to pump more money into its drug pipeline. But is the move risky?

Buy CELG on a Pullback or a Breakout

Biotech stock Celgene appears to be breaking from a broad top.

Lilly Study Could Sink Prospects for Alzheimer’s Treatments

Eli Lilly's drug study failure raises questions about the safety of its Alzheimer's treatment, but will rival Bristol-Myers have success?

Is Big Pharma Resistant to Antibiotics?

Less profitable drugs take a backseat despite health risks

Deep-Pocket Drug Companies Poised to Reap Biosimilar Rewards

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

It's trading near a 52-week-high, but new deals could drive shares higher.

SFN, Medco Continue to Top Trading

Midday Trading Led By SFN Group (NYSE: SFN), Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS), Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX).

Medco, Express Scripts Skyrocket on Deal

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

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

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

What happens with Big Pharma's pipeline dries up?

WebMD, Royal Bank of Scotland Floored in Active Trading

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?

One of these stocks has the advantage in the drug store wars. Which one?

2 Stocks Poised for a Prostate Cancer Test Payday

The race is on for a better prostate cancer test and these two companies appear to be making progress. See how gene technology may give these two names a boost.

Novartis Shifts Strategy to Reinforce Growth

Can Novartis' focus on generics and emerging markets counteract the loss of key patent protections?

Alkermes Looks to Enter Biotech Big Leagues

CEO orchestrates a transformation that could leave the company poised for further growth.

9 Uber Cheap Stocks to Buy Now

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

News Corp. Tanks as Sweet Kandi Flies

Midday trading high in News Corp. (NASDAQ: NWS), Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG), Arch Chemicals (NYSE: ARJ).

Drug Wholesalers Should Win Big From Generics Boom

Several big blockbuster drugs will soon lose their patent protection. These three companies can expect to enjoy steep paydays as a result.