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💊 Viking Therapeutics Soars on Phase 3 Trial Progress, Gilead Gains on Positive HIV Treatment Data and BioMarin Climbs on FDA Approval | Biotech Sector Insights

Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD) saw a stock price increase after positive data release on Biktarvy at the AIDS 2024 Conference, while Sanofi's strong Q2 earnings and collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN) on Dupixent drove REGN's market sentiment positively.

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Thursday, July 25

IBB [+1.7%]
iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) increased by 1.5% today, coinciding with a 1.74% rise in the Russell 2000 Index. Top contributors to IBB's performance were GILD, REGN, AMGN, ARGX, and VRTX. Gilead Sciences Inc (GILD) saw a stock price increase after positive data release on Biktarvy at the AIDS 2024 Conference, while Sanofi's strong Q2 earnings and collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN) on Dupixent drove REGN's market sentiment positively. Amgen Inc (AMGN) reached an all-time high reflecting positive investor sentiment, and Arxenx SE (ARGX) rose following surpassing Q2 earnings expectations and FDA label launch in CIDP.

💊 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.

🏦 XLF Slips as U.S. Treasury Yields Surge; Deutsche Bank Faces Legal Setback, UP Fintech Down Amid Public Offering | Financials Sector Insight

(XLF) has seen a slight decline of 0.2% during market hours on Wednesday. U.S. Treasury yields have risen, with the 10-year yield reaching its highest level in months at approximately 4.23%. This rise in yields coincides with expectations of a significant interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada.

⚡️XLE Drops Amid Rising U.S. Crude Inventories, Oil Prices Slide, While Range Resources and Baker Hughes Gain | Energy Sector Insights

(XLE) has seen a decline of 0.7% since Tuesday. This movement coincides with a nearly 1% drop in oil prices, attributed to an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories. Such developments may affect supply dynamics and sentiment towards energy assets like XLE.

💻 Manhattan Associates Falls Despite Beating Q3 Expectations; Enphase Sinks, While Teledyne Rises on Strong Earnings | Tech Sector Insights

(VGT) has experienced a decline since Tuesday. This movement coincides with a broader market trend, as the S&P 500 Index has dropped by 0.37%. The Bank of Canada has cut its policy rate by 50 basis points to 3.75%, which may influence the technology sector due to lower borrowing costs.

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💊 Regeneron Falls on Amgen Biosimilar Ruling, Biogen Drops, and Revolution Medicines Slips Amid Sector Weakness | Biotech Sector Insights

🏦 XLF Slips as U.S. Treasury Yields Surge; Deutsche Bank Faces Legal Setback, UP Fintech Down Amid Public Offering | Financials Sector Insight

⚡️XLE Drops Amid Rising U.S. Crude Inventories, Oil Prices Slide, While Range Resources and Baker Hughes Gain | Energy Sector Insights

💻 Manhattan Associates Falls Despite Beating Q3 Expectations; Enphase Sinks, While Teledyne Rises on Strong Earnings | Tech Sector Insights