by Raynovich Rod | Aug 18, 2016 | 2024 Rayno Tools and Diagnostics Portfolio, Clinical Diagnostics and Tools
Illumina (ILMN) Up 3 % to $174 on Buyout Speculation in Gene Sequencing Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) was up as much as 12 points earlier today on a rumored buyout from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO). Thermo bought another major player in sequencing Life Techologies for...
by Raynovich Rod | Aug 12, 2016 | Biopharmaceuticals
Large Cap Biopharmaceutical Valuation Models Can Biotech Growth Re-accelerate in Q4? We reviewed large cap biotech stocks on July 3 just after the BREXIT bottom but prior to Q2 earnings and on May 8 after Q1 earnings. Here is data that offer comparisons of the core...
by Raynovich Rod | Aug 10, 2016 | Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Diagnostics and Tools
Update August 15 : Biotech Leads But Healthcare Sector Lags IBB up 0.92% to $295, XBI up 1.33% to $63.35, XLV up 0.17% to $74.91 The tape was pretty decent despite a quiet day with ALXN up 1.97%, AMGN up 1.49% and CELG up 1.08%. Mid-caps also found bids: ALKS up...
by Raynovich Rod | Aug 4, 2016 | Biopharmaceuticals
8/5 After the Close… NASDAQ Up 1.06% The IBB inched up 0.38% to $297.29 while the more volatile XBI did better up 1.07%. Both are still down YTD and trail the QQQ which is up 4.39% YTD. Investors in biotech were not deterred by bad clinical news from...
by Raynovich Rod | Jul 21, 2016 | 2025 Rayno Biopharmaceuticals Portfolio, Biopharmaceuticals
Update-1… Gilead Sciences (GILD) Sells Off on earnings Gilead Sciences (GILD) sold off over 4% after hours after releasing second quarter sales of $7.7B and earnings of $3.08/sh. Q2 profit forecast beat. The full year revenue forecast was also cut slightly by...
by Raynovich Rod | Jul 11, 2016 | 2025 Rayno Biopharmaceuticals Portfolio, Biopharmaceuticals
Update-1… 7/12/16 Dow and S&P Hit Record Highs, Awaiting Q2 Earnings-Risk Still On-Biotech Stocks Lag The market continued its post-BREXIT rally helped by low interest rates and WTI crude up 4.56% to $46.80. Gold eased off and the dollar was up. We are still...
by Raynovich Rod | Jul 5, 2016 | 2024 Rayno Tools and Diagnostics Portfolio, 2025 Rayno Biopharmaceuticals Portfolio, Biopharmaceuticals
Foundation Medicine (FMI) New Pick at $20.40 We have added Foundation Medicine (FMI) to our core portfolio because of their leadership position in pharmacogenomics and molecular medicine for cancer care. The Foundation One genomic profile helps physicians make...
by Raynovich Rod | Jun 14, 2016 | Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Diagnostics and Tools, Macro
BIO International 2016 : “Imagine Who You will Meet” was an Appropriate Theme Healthcare Disruption Is Creating Reform BIO 2016 was an excellent meeting as usual because of the opportunity to hear thought leaders, policy makers, scientists and make...
by Raynovich Rod | Jun 5, 2016 | Biopharmaceuticals
Pre-ASCO rally-Three Weeks of gains= 8-15% Every year the ASCO Meeting excites investors because of clinical data being presented on a huge pipeline of oncology products. High expectations have already delivered an ASCO rally so now can the actual clinical data...
by Raynovich Rod | May 8, 2016 | Biopharmaceuticals
Large Cap Biopharma Winners and Losers -Looking for Product Growth We will sift through these metrics and new product news over the coming months to find value in these names. Most should be considered “Market Performers” with some added safety if they...