💊 Vaxcyte Soars on Promising Vaccine Data, While Dyne Therapeutics Plummets Amid Leadership Exodus | Biotech Sector Insights
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has seen a price increase of 0.2% since Friday, driven by significant movements among its holdings. Notably, Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) reported positive Phase 1/2 results for its pneumococcal vaccine, which contributed substantially to the ETF's performance.
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Tuesday, September 3
IBB [-0.5%]
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has seen a price increase of 0.2% since Friday, driven by significant movements among its holdings. Notably, Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) reported positive Phase 1/2 results for its pneumococcal vaccine, which contributed substantially to the ETF's performance. Gilead Sciences (GILD) is collaborating with Avenzo Therapeutics on a Phase 1/2 study for metastatic breast cancer. Additionally, BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO) received a Buy rating from HC Wainwright & Co., reflecting confidence in its future prospects. Social media buzz highlights ongoing innovation in the biotech sector, including Nxera Pharma's $35 million funding following positive Phase 2 results for its schizophrenia drug and Evommune's initiation of a Phase 2 trial for treating chronic inducible urticaria. Meanwhile, the ISM Manufacturing PMI report showed a slight increase but remains below expectations, indicating continued weakness in US manufacturing.