Pharma
Commented by André Will-Laudien on May 9th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Biotech and pharma stocks finally follow suit! Novo Nordisk, Bayer, BioNTech, Vidac Pharma and Evotec on the buy list
Things looked very different at the beginning of the year. After a brilliant rally in the Nasdaq Biotech Index at the end of last year, investors thought the upswing could continue in 2024. So far, this hope has not been confirmed. The main focus for the industry is the refinancing conditions. These have gradually deteriorated, as stubborn inflation is keeping central bank interest rates high. And judging by the wording of central bankers, the next interest rate cut does not seem to be penciled in yet. However, if it happens in the summer, things will likely move quickly for the life sciences sector. Then a quick sector rotation is the order of the day! Here is our buy list for the upcoming event.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 7th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Novo Nordisk, Cardiol Therapeutics, Pfizer - Pharma Watchlist: Three top innovators
In the rapidly evolving world of biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry, a single drug can make all the difference, especially when these drugs are unique. They have the potential to change the entire sector by setting new standards in therapy, addressing unmet medical needs, and ultimately improving the quality of life of countless patients worldwide. These drugs are often called blockbusters and generate revenue of more than USD 1 billion. Innovation often also means creating a moat against the competition. Today, we take a look at three companies that are pursuing unique approaches.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 6th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
Bayer on the path out of crisis. With their oncology pipelines, are Defence Therapeutics and BioNTech also on the verge of a turnaround?
After several years of stumbling from one crisis to another, pharmaceutical and agrochemical giant Bayer is now showing signs of a recovery on the horizon. As Bayer navigates its long and rocky road out of the crisis, investors and industry experts are now turning their attention to two other exciting biotech companies: Defence Therapeutics and BioNTech. Both companies, which have caused a sensation in the past mainly due to their revolutionary approaches in cancer therapy, could follow in Bayer's footsteps with their promising oncology pipelines, moving from uncertainty to a bright future.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on May 2nd, 2024 | 06:45 CEST
Is it time already? Get out of AI, and buy biotech: Nvidia, Evotec, Defence Therapeutics and Bayer in focus
Another blow to the bottom line! At the end of April, the Nasdaq technology exchange plummeted for the third time, again showing significant weakness at 17,333 points. After a long upward trend of the NDX to just under 18,500 points, an upper limit seems to have been found. Even high-tech favorites such as Nvidia, Super Micro, Meta, and Apple show dangerous reversal points on the chart. At the same time, some stocks in the biotech sector are forming good bottom formations. Is now the time to switch?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on April 30th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Evotec, Vidac Pharma, BioNTech - The billion-dollar race for cancer therapy
Oncology is on the brink of a golden era. Driven by an increase in cancer cases and impressive scientific advances, including gene and immunotherapies, a billion-dollar market with immense growth prospects is emerging. The increasing demand for personalized medicines and the rapid development of new forms of therapy through technological progress are driving revenues in the pharmaceutical industry. This not only underlines the enormous financial value of oncology as an investment area but also promises ground-breaking improvements in patient care. We look at three companies that could benefit from this.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on April 24th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Takeover rumors for biotech shares: BioNTech, Formycon, Cardiol Therapeutics and Novo Nordisk in focus
The biotech sector has significantly lagged behind the performance of artificial intelligence and high-tech this year. This is due to high inflation, which in turn has made an imminent interest rate cut unlikely. Nevertheless, Germany's economic conditions are deteriorating dramatically, particularly due to the ongoing geopolitical conflicts. It should, therefore, come as no surprise if the ECB announces an "emergency interest rate cut" in the summer. That would then be the starting signal for a major reshuffle out of the best performers of recent months and into the long-neglected biotech segment. We have selected a few interesting stocks.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on April 23rd, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
TAKEOVER FEVER for biotech shares! Evotec, Bayer, Vidac Pharma - Who will follow Morphosys?
There is takeover fever in the biotech sector. Genmab recently announced the acquisition of ProfoundBio, the US biotech company developing ovarian and endometrial cancer drugs, for USD 1.8 billion. With Morphosys, the takeover carousel is also turning in Germany. Who is the next candidate? Evotec is often mentioned. Due to unauthorized insider trading, the biotech company's shares have come under fire this year and offer an interesting entry opportunity. Vidac Pharma also impresses operationally. The Company's new approach has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment. The study results of the past few months are very promising. Bayer shares surprised investors yesterday as one of the day's winners in the DAX. Is the Leverkusen-based company's stock about to take off?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on April 22nd, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Cardiol Therapeutics, Bayer AG, Fresenius - Who will be the trendsetter in tomorrow's healthcare market?
The healthcare sector is a lucrative segment for risk-conscious investors. The global healthcare services market size is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.96% linkedin.com/pulse/healthcare-services-market-size-share-2023-cmxbc by 2028. Understanding local healthcare needs is the basis for the growth of companies such as Cardiol Therapeutics, Bayer and Fresenius. Cardiol Therapeutics is a promising life sciences company researching several heart diseases with a focus on heart health and developing suitable medication. A disease such as heart failure (HF), for example, affects 26 million people worldwide and offers high scaling potential for the Canadian researchers and developers at Cardiol. Bayer also recognizes the market potential and would like to supply this target group with a gene therapy via Fast Track. Fresenius is familiar with market conditions due to expiring patent protection and is launching a lucrative biosimilar in the US. Which of these three companies will set the trend in the healthcare market of the future?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on April 16th, 2024 | 07:40 CEST
Formycon, Defence Therapeutics, Morphosys - Significant movement in the biotech sector
At the moment, investors are focusing on gold and Bitcoin in addition to the most important indices, like the DAX and Dow Jones. Meanwhile, the biotechnology sector is barely mentioned in the local newspapers. However, the market is on the move, and the wave of takeovers continues unabated. Recently, the Danish pharmaceutical company Genmab announced it was acquiring the private biotech company ProfoundBio for USD 1.8 billion in cash. The acquisition is intended to help deepen the cancer pipeline with next-generation antibody-drug conjugate therapies. Big Pharma is likely to make further acquisitions in this area in the near future.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on April 15th, 2024 | 06:15 CEST
Varta, Carbon Done Right Developments, Bayer - Buy when the cannons are firing?
The stock market is a fascinating place where investors have to weigh up their opportunities and risks. An often-quoted stock market adage is: "Buy when the cannons are firing". The idea behind this is that one can find opportunities for lucrative investments in times of crisis when market sentiment is particularly poor. Warren Buffett also supports the idea of buying securities or companies at times when the majority of investors are pessimistic, causing prices to fall below the actual value of the investments. He said: "Be greedy when others are fearful and be fearful when others are greedy." We have selected three candidates who have recently lost ground and shed light on whether an investment is worthwhile.
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