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VRTX, MRNA, REGN, GILD, and AMGN all demonstrated notable increases in their respective stock prices, bolstering the ETF's upward movement during market hours on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, August 21
IBB [+0.8%]
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has seen a price increase of 0.9% since Tuesday. Key contributors to this performance include Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), which increased and contributed positively, followed by Moderna (MRNA), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), Gilead Sciences (GILD), and Amgen (AMGN), each also showing positive returns and contributing to the ETF's overall performance. VRTX, MRNA, REGN, GILD, and AMGN all demonstrated notable increases in their respective stock prices, bolstering the ETF's upward movement during market hours on Wednesday.