💊 IBB Rises as Trump Election Boosts Biotech Sector Outlook; EXAS Drops After Missed Q3 Earnings and Guidance Cut | Biotech Sector Insights
(IBB) has seen a price increase of 0.4% since Tuesday. Analysts at BMO Capital Markets anticipate a modest positive impact on the biopharma sector following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election.
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Wednesday, November 6
IBB [+0.4%]
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has seen a price increase of 0.4% since Tuesday. Analysts at BMO Capital Markets anticipate a modest positive impact on the biopharma sector following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election. They expect the Inflation Reduction Act to remain unchanged and foresee lower corporate tax rates, which may encourage mergers and acquisitions due to reduced political scrutiny. Social media discussions have highlighted Transposon's upcoming Phase 2 results for TPN-101 at the ALS ONE Research Symposium, potentially influencing sentiment in the biotech space. Additionally, users have expressed caution regarding new investments ahead of Q3 earnings reports, emphasizing the need for clear evidence of a strengthening thesis. Among the ETF's holdings, Charles River Laboratories reported better-than-expected Q3 results, raising its fiscal year 2024 non-GAAP EPS guidance despite a projected revenue decline.