NanoString Technologies (NSTG $12) is an early stage, life science research Company with a proprietary platform product, the nCounter (R) Analysis System. The nCounter utilizes a proprietary bar code chemistry and technology that can multiplex hundreds of gene targets in a single reaction. The automated, multi-application, digital detection nCounter System performs molecular analysis such as […]
Another Strong Day in Life Science Stocks Carl Icahn, activist investor takes a 13% stake in Hologic. Hologic (HOLX $22.82) was added to our portfolio on 4/9/13 but has been a laggard due to earnings misses. The stock is up 2.4% on a volume of 25M shares. Many stocks in our Dx and Tools portfolio are […]
Rayno Diagnostics and Tools Focus Stocks: 2013 Performance YTD A diversified life science portfolio must include clinical diagnostics and tools stocks because the synergies between therapy and diagnostics have never been stronger. Breakthroughs in molecular diagnostics for personalized medicine, genetic testing and infectious diseases are driving new product cycles for timely, more cost effective therapies. […]
Foundation Medicine (FMI) Soars on IPO-Up 75% Foundation Medicine (FMI $32.30), based in Cambridge MA, went public today at $18 offering 5,888,888 M shares and promptly went up 79% on volume over 4.5M shares as of early trading. See IPO Desktop for more information on the hot IPO market. (Careful the hot IPO of August Intrexon […]
Life science stocks resumed their upward trajectory today with major ETFs (FBT,IBB,XBI) up over 2% and a green screen for the sector. Mid-cap biopharma stocks are strong once again. The IBB hit an August low of $187 on August 19 after a high in early August near $201. Rayno Life Science stocks had two big […]
Diagnostics Company Stocks Are Off Their 2013 Highs Life science tools and diagnostics stocks are near all time highs despite stretched valuations because of a strong secular biotech bull market and perceived synergy with biopharmaceuticals. Key themes are point of care testing, companion diagnostics and molecular diagnostics. Here is a rundown of the top 5 winners […]
