Biotechnology, Gene-editing and Medical Research Stocks to Buy in 2019

(Market Call Minute.)Reversing of bad cholesterol in clinical studies. A little early for him but has potential. Speculative.

There is nothing more powerful than a base breakout, and this had one in February of this year. This one is on a trend line right now and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the chart.

(A Top Pick May 17/19, Down 7%) He still holds this one. He participated in a financing about four months ago. They produce tests for HPV, but unfortunately COVID-19 has taken center stage. He likes their quality assessment tests and the outlook remains positive.

They said they will be cash flow positive moving into 2020. If they have the growth rate they are projecting, then you will see the stock start to move again. Right now it is in the penalty box.

Doesn't know this well. They're in the cannabis sector, more in the extraction market, an area that will continue to expand. He's watching their progress in earnings.

A small company that develops transformative gene medications. They are a small fish in a big sea. A recent transaction with a pharma company allows them to scale out their product, but it is still early. (Analysts’ price target is $58.05)

Buy it under $500. It hasn't been in the news lately. They have a great Covid drug, but aren't making enough of it.

(A Top Pick May 8/17. Up 11.02%.) The period of seasonal strength for this is usually early May right through until the middle of July. We have reached the point where seasonality no longer applies. Now is a good time to take the money off the table.

They had good news about new drugs recently, but the stock still sold off. That's a sell signal.

An area that's started to act better recently. Well managed. But doesn't understand what the catalysts are. Doesn't find it compelling. Consider the picks and shovels instead, like Agilent or Danaher, who benefit from growth in everyone's pipeline.

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly BIIB has been on a roller-coaster. When the FDA announced a priority review of a new Alzheimer's drug, it stock soared to $360. When the review failed to approve the drug in the first go-round, the stock plunged to under $250 -- so it goes with drug manufacturers. Its MS…

It was up nearly 4% today during JPMorgan's healthcare conference. BMY delivered good news. Management announced strong early revenue goals for new products, including three new drugs that could hit $4 billion in sales this decade. Their strong pipeline of drugs was bulked by buying Celgene and MyoKardia. They also announced a bullish free cash-flow…

A joint pharmaceutical company that has two businesses: branded and generic. The generic side will be very interesting post-covid when countries will be indebted and must provide cost-effective health care. The product pipeline looks reasonable. 6% dividend growth in the past 10 years. A safe steady growth opportunity. (Analysts’ price target is $102.00)

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly AMGN just released earnings and the 12% increase in revenues and 5% increase in EPS were likely held back due to government mandates to focus health spending towards COVID-19 projects. The company is now benefitting from the release of new arthritis and metastatic colorectal cancer treatments. They also signed a…

TEVA-N vs. MYL-Q. He does not like either at these prices. They are both generics manufacturers. There are lots of headwinds on pricing in these categories. We have had a lot of noise on pricing of pharmaceuticals. The FDA is going to alleviate the delays on getting new drugs to market. He wants to be…

He owns a basket. He owns this one for their oncology division. He has not owned it for anything COVID-related. Sometimes it is better to buy a basket of these companies.

Likes this medical device-maker. They presented at today's JPMorgan's healthcare conference. The stocked slipped 1% today after the company trimmed organic growth forecast this quarter because the explosion of Covid cases is forcing the postponement of medical procedures. This happened at a previous conference, so he's not surprised. The Covid issue is temporary and meanwhile…

Top healthcare pick. Valuation is rich, though the dividend is decent. He will suggest a better stock in Top Picks.

ABT vs. JNJ Similar businesses. You absolutely need exposure to healthcare. He holds JNJ for the dividend aristocrat qualities. ABT has been impressive. Testing platform has been phenomenal and will continue to ramp up. It's a great addition to portfolios at these levels. Tough choice between the two, but ABT probably has more immediate upside.

"Canadian Tire" of healthcare products for clinics and medical offices. Products are one-use only. Elective surgeries have been cancelled, so stock has not done much. Will shine in post-Covid era. Yield is 1.38%. (Analysts’ price target is $272.31)

(A Top Pick Dec 19/19, Up 15%) Medical healthcare. Great demographics, knee, hip, and spine replacements. Important to quality of life. Stock fell in March when elective surgeries were cancelled, but they're coming back. Would buy it here.

This is funny in terms of a long-term outlook. They have a buildings supplies business, and the hospital protection business. Whenever there is a pandemic in the works, this company takes off. It has been moving around $4 per share, and thinks it could go a fair bit higher. He would like to get $6+…