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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.
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(IBB) has seen a price increase of 1.0% since Monday. This movement coincides with President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico, which has elicited mixed reactions in the business community due to potential cost increases for American importers.
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(IBB) has seen a decline of 0.9% since Friday. Notably, the S&P 500 Index has also dropped, reflecting broader market sentiment. Significant contributors to the ETF's performance included (MRNA), (VRTX), and (MDGL), all of which experienced negative returns.
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The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has experienced a daily return of approximately -0.9%, influenced by broader market declines following robust U.S. employment data, which has raised concerns regarding prolonged higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve.
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The ETF's top holdings experienced significant declines, with Moderna Inc. and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals receiving Underperform ratings from BofA Securities, alongside price targets suggesting further downside.
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(IBB) has seen a price increase of 0.8% since Friday. Social media discussions are centered around the upcoming 66th ASH Annual Meeting, where key medical presentations are expected to impact biotechnology stocks.
