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💊 Morphic Holding Inc Surged on Eli Lilly's $3.2 Billion Acquisition Offer, Biogen Influenced by Pending Lawsuits| Biotech Sector Insights

Eli Lilly acquiring Morphic Holding at a significant premium price point of $3.2 billion cash deal with positive clinical data released by IDEAYA Biosciences Inc led to favorable market sentiment around these companies.

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Monday, July 8

IBB [+0.7%]
Significant movements were observed in iShares Biotechnology ETF's holdings. GILD, MORF, GRFS, IDYA, and ARGX were the top contributors to the ETF's performance. Notably, upgrades for Gilead Sciences Inc., Eli Lilly acquiring Morphic Holding at a significant premium price point of $3.2 billion cash deal with positive clinical data released by IDEAYA Biosciences Inc led to favorable market sentiment around these companies.

🛒 XPEV Surges on Flying Car Facility Launch, NIO Gains Amid Strong Sales, CMG Rallies and ADT Drops After Public Offering | Retail Sector Insights

(XLY) has seen a price increase of 0.9% since Friday. The S&P 500 consumer discretionary sector index reached its highest level since January 2022, increasing by 0.8%.

💊 BIIB Rises with CFO Transition and Study Success, MRNA Climbs on New Phase 3 Lung Cancer Trial | Biotech Sector Insights

(IBB) has increased by 1.1% since Friday, buoyed by significant movements among its holdings. Moderna Inc. (MRNA) has experienced a notable rise following the initiation of its Phase 3 clinical trial for lung cancer patients.

⚡️Oil Prices Plunge Amid Mideast Tensions, Dragging XLE, Exxon Mobil, and Canadian Natural Resources Lower as Market Faces Weak Demand | Energy Sector Insights

Crude oil prices have dropped significantly today, falling over 6% to around $67.63 per barrel, following Israeli airstrikes in Iran that did not target oil facilities.

Oil Prices Tumble, Japan's Yen Weakens Following Election While Boeing Launches Big Stock Sale | MarketReader Minute

Some of the largest macro moves in the market today include: Oil (WTI) -6.2%. S&P 500 Index (US) +0.5%. Nasdaq 100 Index (US) +0.8%. Some of the largest moves among US mega-cap stocks include: Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) -2.4%. Alphabet Inc (GOOG) +2.2%. Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) +2.2%.

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🛒 XPEV Surges on Flying Car Facility Launch, NIO Gains Amid Strong Sales, CMG Rallies and ADT Drops After Public Offering | Retail Sector Insights

💊 BIIB Rises with CFO Transition and Study Success, MRNA Climbs on New Phase 3 Lung Cancer Trial | Biotech Sector Insights

⚡️Oil Prices Plunge Amid Mideast Tensions, Dragging XLE, Exxon Mobil, and Canadian Natural Resources Lower as Market Faces Weak Demand | Energy Sector Insights

Oil Prices Tumble, Japan's Yen Weakens Following Election While Boeing Launches Big Stock Sale | MarketReader Minute