💊 Biotech Blues: REGN, LEGN, and MRNA Face Analyst Downgrades and Sector Challenges | Biotech Sector Insights
The ETF's top holdings experienced significant declines, with Moderna Inc. and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals receiving Underperform ratings from BofA Securities, alongside price targets suggesting further downside.
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Tuesday, December 10
IBB [-0.9%]
iShares Biotechnology ETF
During trading hours, social media discussions highlighted that NICE has recommended AGAMREE® (Vamorolone) by Santhera for treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, mentioning the iShares Biotechnology ETF among related ETFs. The ETF's top holdings experienced significant declines, with Moderna Inc. and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals receiving Underperform ratings from BofA Securities, alongside price targets suggesting further downside. Amgen Inc. also faced scrutiny from multiple analysts, reflecting cautious sentiment despite a slight increase in its average price target. Additionally, the Russell 2000 Index dropped, indicating broader market sentiment that may correlate with the iShares Biotechnology ETF's current decline of 0.9%.