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(IBB) has experienced a decline of 2.5% during Monday's trading session, coinciding with significant downturns in the broader U.S. stock market. Major indices are falling sharply due to concerns over President Trump's upcoming reciprocal tariffs, which are expected to take effect on April 2nd.
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Bank of Canada announced a reduction in its target overnight rate by 25 basis points due to heightened trade tensions from new U.S. tariffs, influencing market sentiment regarding economic stability, which may negatively impact healthcare equities like the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB).
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Key holdings within IBB have also faced losses, including Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Moderna, both of which contributed negatively to the ETF's performance.
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Among the ETF's holdings, BioNTech SE reported a net profit for Q4 2024 that was lower than the previous year, alongside total revenue that fell short of prior estimates
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(IBB) has seen a price movement of -0.5% since Friday. Among the ETF's holdings, Fortrea Holdings reported fourth-quarter financials that fell short of expectations, contributing to negative performance from several key stocks.
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Within IBB's holdings, Iovance Biotherapeutics faced a substantial decline due to negative analyst revisions despite reporting a narrower Q4 net loss. Intellia Therapeutics also saw significant downgrades from analysts, while Apellis Pharmaceuticals reported strong Q4 results.
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Among IBB's holdings, significant declines were noted for Vertex Pharmaceuticals, IQVIA, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Myriad Genetics, and Natera, with Myriad Genetics experiencing a notable drop following a fourth-quarter earnings report that missed revenue expectations.
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Among the ETF's holdings, notable contributors to performance included MTD, NTRA, REGN, MRNA, and UTHR, all experiencing declines. Furthermore, the Russell 2000 Index has also declined, reflecting broader market sentiment that could influence IBB's stability.
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Among the ETF's holdings, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. reported strong fourth-quarter results, exceeding earnings estimates significantly and raising analysts' price targets. Additionally, the AUD/USD currency pair has increased, reflecting broader market movements that may also influence IBB.
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(IBB) has seen a price increase since Friday. The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%, the first reduction in four years, which may stimulate economic activity and investment in the biotech sector.
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The U.S. CPI for January showed a year-over-year rise of 3%, exceeding expectations, which may influence monetary policy decisions. Initial jobless claims fell to 213,000, suggesting labor market resilience amidst economic uncertainties affecting the biotechnology sector.
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(IBB) declined over the past week, closing at $137.67. Comparatively, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) experienced a larger drop. Concerns regarding potential funding cuts from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) were also highlighted in these discussions.
