Cancer
Commented by Nico Popp on November 30th, 2022 | 13:33 CET
Advances in the fight against cancer: Arcus Biosciences, Gilead Sciences, Defence Therapeutics, BioNTech
Research studies from 2020 show that 72% of Germans fear cancer. However, very few people want to admit to these fears. But precisely because the subject is a big taboo, it is worth looking at the latest achievements in research. Many companies worldwide have long been fighting the epidemic - and making astonishing progress. Just recently, a US biotech announced encouraging study results. Other companies have yet to launch promising studies. We provide an overview and outline opportunities from an investor's perspective.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on November 30th, 2022 | 13:31 CET
Biotech stocks in focus: Morphosys, Evotec, Bayer, BioNxt Solutions
Biotech stocks have struggled in 2022. In Germany, BioNTech has overtaken the previous heavyweights Morphosys and Evotec in record time. Morphosys shocked investors with data on its Alzheimer's hope. Analysts lowered their thumbs, and short-sellers discovered the stock for themselves. Evotec has been quiet this year. Analysts think the valuation is attractive, but meeting earnings guidance in the current year is not a given. BioNxt shares have jumped recently, and if the positive newsflow continues into 2023, a re-rating is possible. At Bayer, the pharmaceuticals division is also developing positively. Conclusion: investors should position themselves for the biotech year 2023.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 18th, 2022 | 11:25 CET
Pfizer, Cardiol Therapeutics, Morphosys - Heart disease and cancer are on the rise!
No sooner is the Coronavirus in retreat than the damage caused by the pandemic measures comes to light. Young men, in particular, are affected by heart inflammation after two vaccinations with the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Reason enough for both companies to react to the research results of a small Canadian study with a new study that brought exactly that to light. On the other hand, the increase in myocarditis and pericarditis represents a great opportunity for Cardiol Therapeutics to successfully develop its active ingredient against pericarditis. So far, there is only one treatment available in the US that is purely inpatient, and it is in the five-digit USD range. With Cardiol's active ingredient, it may be possible to contain pericarditis more economically and effectively. Another consequence of the pandemic is an increase in cancer cases. Due to late diagnosis and a lack of access to health care, cancer is becoming a global health problem. Morphosys, still reeling this week from disappointing Alzheimer's trial results, however, has promising drugs in the pipeline.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 16th, 2022 | 11:27 CET
That hit home! Roche and Morphosys fail with Alzheimer's study, Bayer and Defence Therapeutics continue to rise strongly
It is common for biotech stocks to publish study results as well as figures several times a year. Since there are usually only expenses and few sales to report for these stocks fundamentally, analysts focus on the clinical successes in the way of a trial for the approval of new active substances. This can sometimes lead to erratic price movements. Roche and Morphosys suffered the same fate at the beginning of the week, with their share prices plummeting on the back of bad news. We take a look at a hot sector.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on November 3rd, 2022 | 12:01 CET
BioNTech, Moderna and Defence Therapeutics right in the middle of the billion-dollar mRNA market! And Bayer?
BioNTech and Moderna's mRNA-based vaccines have successfully contributed to the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has helped the relatively new technology for developing vaccines and other drugs to make a breakthrough. According to Precedence Research market researchers, the mRNA therapeutics market is expected to exceed USD 128 billion by 2030. The average annual growth would be around 13%. German top dog BioNTech is betting heavily on vaccines to fight cancer, among other things. Defence Therapeutics is now also entering the billion-dollar market, continuing the positive newsflow of recent weeks. The Canadians are opening up their platform for mRNA research, and their valuation is anything but expensive. Bayer is also too cheap at the moment. Analysts at least see a good 50% price potential.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 31st, 2022 | 13:31 CET
Top biotech shares - Now on the up: Bayer, Cardiol Therapeutics, BioNTech, Pfizer
The fight against the two "common diseases" of cancer and cardiovascular disease continues with a major infusion of resources. In early 2022, President Biden announced a new edition of the "Cancer Moonshot" and named new goals: To halve the cancer death rate within 25 years and significantly improve the lives of people with cancer. The most common cause of death in Germany, on the other hand, is cardiovascular disease. With around 338,000 deaths in 2020, it accounted for more than a third of the 985,500 deaths. The second most common cause of death was primarily cancer, followed by diseases of the respiratory system. The biotech industry thus continues to face major challenges. Who is well positioned?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 13th, 2022 | 14:10 CEST
Attention, turnaround: Bayer, BioNTech, Defence Therapeutics, MorphoSys - These biotech stocks are way down!
Even though more people are being diagnosed with cancer today, and the disease remains the leading cause of death, the number of people dying from cancer is trending downward. In recent years, respectively, survival rates have been steadily increasing. The relative proportion of survivors based on all cancer types in the US has increased from 50% to more than 67% over the past two decades, so today, two out of three patients with a serious disease are still alive after five years. In Europe, too, there has been an increase in 5-year survival rates for the most common cancer types. This is encouraging and draws attention to the oncology sector. Which biotech stocks are significant here and offer a good entry point?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 15th, 2022 | 13:35 CEST
Fighting Cancer: BioNTech, Defence Therapeutics, Valneva, MorphoSys - Which biotech stock is ahead in Biden's Moonshot?
Since the original launch of the Cancer Moonshot in 2016, the US cancer community has made measurable progress toward three ambitious goals. Namely, accelerating the scientific discovery of cancer, fostering greater collaboration, and improving cancer data sharing. In early 2022, President Biden announced a relaunch of the Cancer Moonshot and named new goals: To cut the cancer death rate in half within 25 years and significantly improve the lives of people with cancer. The initiative is just getting a new lease on life in the United States. Some biotech shares could make significant gains in this environment.
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Commented by Mario Hose on August 18th, 2022 | 10:28 CEST
Defence Therapeutics CEO Sébastien Plouffe on the next steps in the battle against cancer
A publicly traded biotechnology business called Defence Therapeutics is developing new vaccines and antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) products on its own proprietary platform. The ACCUM technology, which enables precise delivery of vaccine antigens or ADCs in their intact form to target cells, forms the basis of Defence Therapeutics' platform. As a result, catastrophic illnesses like cancer and infectious diseases can be combated with greater efficacy and potency. CEO Sébastien Plouffe gives us background on the company's latest development in the battle against cancer.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on August 9th, 2022 | 13:45 CEST
BioNTech, Defence Therapeutics, Valneva - Will biotech stocks continue to rally in the fall?
The NASDAQ Biotechnology Index formed a double bottom in mid-June and has since rallied, breaking the downtrend. However, there is still over 32% potential to the past highs. The highs are due in part to the sales from the Corona Crisis, but even though currently the issue is not as present despite higher case numbers, that could change in the fall. The new Protection Against Infection Act provides for mask-wearing and further vaccinations. The profits from these sales are often invested in the development of new therapies, such as cancer research. These areas hold a lot of potential for rising share prices. We take a closer look at three biotech companies.
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