by Raynovich Rod | Feb 1, 2018 | Biopharmaceuticals, Macro
Profit Taking Hits Biotech Stocks Disruption Coming to Healthcare? Another Round of Sector Rotation? The biotech sector hit a wall after breaking through to new highs last week. The major news that sparked profit taking on Tuesday was that Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway...
by Raynovich Rod | Jan 26, 2018 | Biopharmaceuticals
Update-1 10:40am EST, NASDAQ off 0.75%, S&P 500 off 0.82% Caution in biotech and healthcare stocks with disruptive announcement from J.P.Morgan, Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway with XLV down 2%. The three companies announced Tuesday that they would form an...
by Raynovich Rod | Jan 16, 2018 | Biopharmaceuticals
Update-1… January 17 Dow Rallies 300 Points Market returns to the momentum mode with tax reform theme, M&A and upbeat earnings. Apple (AAPL)was a driver as a potential job creator up 1.6% on repatriation of foreign cash and contributing $350B to economy. ...
by Raynovich Rod | Jan 11, 2018 | Clinical Diagnostics and Tools
Key Trends in Diagnostics and Lifesciences: Promise, Reality Reimbursement Panel Moderator: Ken Bahk, Three Lake Partners. Panelists- Nathan Ledeboer, Medical College of Wisconsin,Victoria Pratt, Indiana University School of Medicine, Nick Papadopolous, Johns Hopkins...
by Raynovich Rod | Jan 9, 2018 | Biopharmaceuticals
Weak Start for Biotech Stocks on 1/8/18-Red Screen Day Positive Updates on BIIB CELG GILD etc Biotech ETFs Firm Up about 1.5% Tuesday AM JPMorgan Healthcare Conference Biotech stocks abruptly sold off at the market open yesterday with the XBI down 2% to the $85.31...
by Raynovich Rod | Jan 2, 2018 | 2024 Rayno Biopharmaceuticals Portfolio, Biopharmaceuticals, Rayno Life Science Portfolio
2/28/18 Update Tape looks sluggish at major resistance. Downgrade to HOLD on Celgene (CELG). Bad regulatory news on relapsing multiple sclerosis drug ozanimod. 2/2/18 Update After Sell-Off Cautious on Amgen (AMGN) after earnings release but looks better than the IBB...
by Raynovich Rod | Dec 20, 2017 | 2024 Rayno Tools and Diagnostics Portfolio, Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Diagnostics and Tools
Clinical Diagnostics and Tools: Big Winners Are In Genomics and Personalized Medicine Slower growth in routine clinical diagnostics, tools are favored. Hologic has a unique business model for women’s health and diagnostics. Gene sequencing is important for...
by Raynovich Rod | Nov 29, 2017 | Biopharmaceuticals, Life Science ETF's and Mutual Funds, Macro
MegaCap Tech Stocks Take a Big Hit-Volatility Rising in a Sector Shift Market Rotation Supports Overall Market-S&P 500 Stable today up 17% YTD Sluggish Biotech Now Just a Market Performer With IBB up 17% YTD The booming tech sector sold off today with the XLK...
by Raynovich Rod | Nov 13, 2017 | Biopharmaceuticals
Biotech Hangover from Earnings Clouds Outlook Healthcare sector (XLV) lagging technology (QQQ) and FAANG stocks. No earnings catalysts until Jan 2018 but Q4 has seen strong seasonality. Technicals rule as sellers predominate. Bull market is intact. On October 16 we...
by Raynovich Rod | Oct 16, 2017 | Biopharmaceuticals
Risks Rising for Healthcare Sector As Harsh Political Rhetoric Returns Trump returns to drug pricing attacks. Healthcare sector lags. Opioid crisis blames drug distribution companies for easy access. Sector on hold awaiting Q3 earnings: XLV down 0.44% today near its...