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(IBB) has seen a decrease of 0.1% since Friday. In the previous week, from October 28 to November 1, the ETF recorded a gain of 0.90%, reaching a price of 142.78. Key contributors to this performance included GILD, ILMN, APLS, HALO, and MTD, each registering positive returns.
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Monday, November 4
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iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB)
The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has seen a decrease of 0.1% since Friday. In the previous week, from October 28 to November 1, the ETF recorded a gain of 0.90%, reaching a price of 142.78. Key contributors to this performance included GILD, ILMN, APLS, HALO, and MTD, each registering positive returns. Notably, Piper Sandler maintained a Neutral rating on Halozyme Therapeutics while raising its price target to 52. Additionally, H.C. Wainwright analyst Mitchell Kapoor raised the price target for Halozyme to 68 with a Buy rating. Mettler-Toledo International Inc. is scheduled to present at upcoming investor conferences to highlight its operational strengths and strategic initiatives.