💊 Regeneron Falls on Amgen Biosimilar Ruling, Biogen Drops, and Revolution Medicines Slips Amid Sector Weakness | Biotech Sector Insights
(IBB) has declined by 1.5% during market hours on Wednesday. Recent social media discussions have noted a prediction from betting markets of a Republican sweep in the upcoming November elections, which could benefit IBB.
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Wednesday, October 23
IBB [-1.5%]
iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB)
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has declined by 1.5% during market hours on Wednesday. Recent social media discussions have noted a prediction from betting markets of a Republican sweep in the upcoming November elections, which could benefit IBB. Additionally, the Beige Book and a 20-year bond auction scheduled for today were mentioned, with hopes for potential bounces in both IBB and the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI). Significant movements among IBB's holdings include declines in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Biogen, driven by a U.S. appeals court ruling allowing Amgen to launch a biosimilar version of Eylea and the UK's NICE deeming Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug donanemab too expensive, respectively. The Russell 2000 Index has also dropped, reflecting broader market sentiment that may be influencing IBB's performance.