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IQV surged after reporting strong second-quarter results and raising its annual profit forecast. IONS saw an increase in share price following positive results from the HALOS Study of ION582 in Angelman syndrome patients, positioning it as a potential cornerstone drug for neurological conditions.
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Monday, July 22
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iShares Biotechnology ETF is moving higher in line with the broader market. Among the ETF's holdings, IQV and IONS were the top contributors to the performance. IQV surged after reporting strong second-quarter results and raising its annual profit forecast. IONS saw an increase in share price following positive results from the HALOS Study of ION582 in Angelman syndrome patients, positioning it as a potential cornerstone drug for neurological conditions. AMGN, MTD, and REGN also made notable contributions to the ETF's performance, albeit to a lesser extent.