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    Top Biotech and Pharma Stocks to Bet on Cancer Cure & Control

    Melisa R. H. Posted On October 10, 2019
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    Cancer fighting drugs and therapy companies are poised to profit from long term aging trends of the population as well as the rise of cancer in general. There are now companies that are trying to personalize treatments with gene therapy.

    Here are Canadian and US companies that are producing innovative methods to control and cure cancer.

    👨‍⚕️ Healthcare

    Canada Stocks

    Oncolytics Biotech (ONC-T)
    A company that specializes in treating solid tutors. There is still a long way to go but the product has huge potential.

    Oncolytics Biotech (ONC-T) — Stockchase
    Oncolytics Biotech (ONC-T) — Stockchase

    Opinion about ONC-T: The technicals do not look good at all – with a decline lasting over the past two months. He would not touch this one at all. A 50 day moving average would be a buy signal if it can trade back above it.

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    Concordia International Corp (CXR-T)
    The company focuses on treating ADHD, cancer and asthma. They went through a restructuring, along with many other Canadian drug manufacturers.

    Concordia International Corp (CXR-T) — Stockchase
    Concordia International Corp (CXR-T) — Stockchase

    Opinion about CXR-T: Likes turnarounds, but it’s not ready. Want to see two things: 1) the stock hitting a 52-week high, and 2) the numbers moving in the right direction. Don’t do anything until then. Odds are this is going to zero.

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    Medx Health Corp. (MDX-X)
    A company that has recently changed their President and CEO. It is a medical device manufacturer that helps diagnose skin cancer, and they are now entering Spanish-speaking countries.

    Medx Health Corp. (MDX-X) — Stockchase
    Medx Health Corp. (MDX-X) — Stockchase

    Opinion about MDX-X: Brazilian order? He owns warrants and his wife works as a consultant for them. They have orders for 500 units for a melanoma testing product. The delivery is subject to approval by authorities in Brazil. This could lead to hardware sales by June and revenues that begin to show up in Q4.…

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    U.S Stocks

    Amgen Inc. (AMGN-Q)
    A developer and manufacturer of biotechnology based therapy. They have several cancer fighting drugs in their repertoire including a new colorectal cancer drug. They have surpassed earning estimates in the last year and pays a dividend of 3%.

    Amgen Inc. (AMGN-Q) — Stockchase
    Amgen Inc. (AMGN-Q) — Stockchase

    Opinion about AMGN-Q: Some of their drugs offer more growth and they could enter the weight-loss drug race.

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    Celgene Corp (CELG-Q)
    An American biotech company that specializes in cancer and inflammatory disorder therapy. They are starting the process of merging with BMY-N. A good cash flow generator.

    Celgene Corp (CELG-Q) — Stockchase
    Celgene Corp (CELG-Q) — Stockchase

    Opinion about CELG-Q: (A Top Pick Dec 03/18, Up 47%) Celgene had made a number of mis-steps, including management applying for multiple FDA approvals. One thing he really liked about the acquisition was the price it was bought. The acquisition by BMY helped them diversify and it seems to be going well.

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    Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY-N)
    The company has several blockbuster immunotherapy drugs in their pipeline, as well as some chemotherapy products for leukaemia. The company has announced plans to acquire Celgene that will add several other high profile drugs.

    Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY-N) — Stockchase
    Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about BMY-N: Has never been this cheap. Has high hopes for their new central nervous system drug; it if doesn't work, he will sell BMY.

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    Pfizer Inc (PFE-N)
    One of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. It is currently in its seasonal weakness which is mid-October. It has enjoyed long term support levels and is consolidating well.

    Pfizer Inc (PFE-N) — Stockchase
    Pfizer Inc (PFE-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about PFE-N: One of the most interesting stocks out there. One of the world's leading pharma companies. Still has a very strong research platform. Earnings have been improving due to cost-cutting. Will probably hit another homerun drug in the next few years. Yield is almost 7%, not in trouble. 

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    AbbVie Inc. (ABBV-N)
    Their blood cancer drug is projected to be one of the top best selling drugs in the world in the near future. The company also has other oncology drugs such as a top-selling immunology drug called Humira. They are currently in the process of acquiring Allergan.

    AbbVie Inc. (ABBV-N) — Stockchase
    AbbVie Inc. (ABBV-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about ABBV-N: Is up 10% this year despite losing Humira. They have a strong drug pipeline, like Rinvoq up 40% YOY.

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    Johnson & Johnson (JNJ-N)
    A global medical devices, pharmaceutical and consumer goods company. Their drugs are doing well and the company remains very profitable but volatile. They are going through a litigation for opiates and a ruling against their anti-psychotic drug.

    Johnson & Johnson (JNJ-N) — Stockchase
    Johnson & Johnson (JNJ-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about JNJ-N: Underwhelming performance, but popped on earnings. Tough one. Spun out KVUE, which is in a nice space, but the stock's done nothing. JNJ is now more drugs and medical devices, and its stock's done nothing either. Drug companies are difficult to own, really have to do your homework. He doesn't want to recommend…

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    Novartis AG (NVS-N)
    One of the world’s largest pharmaceutical company based out of Switzerland. They sold off their ophthalmology business and are refocusing on generic drugs. The company also has many drugs that are close to approval that could become blockbuster drugs.

    Novartis AG (NVS-N) — Stockchase
    Novartis AG (NVS-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about NVS-N: If the economy slows down, you need a good pharma stock. Novartis was stuck in a rut until the current CEO started in 2018. He made a number of key acquisitions without paying and including smaller companies (they had overpaid in the past), focusing on their most lucrative divisions: drugs to treat…

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    GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK-N)
    A British pharma company that is refocusing away from consumer products to pharmaceuticals. The company is doing well with 5% dividend. However, there is a hard brexit risk.

    GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK-N) — Stockchase
    GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about GSK-N: Their vaccine division suffers from the general dismay over vaccines in the US (so does Merck), but accounts for only a third of its business. Ongoing trials could put them back in the race in drugs vs. peers. Expects the sentiment overhang to persist in vaccines.

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    Astrazeneca P L C (AZN-N)
    A well diversified and global pharmaceutical company that specializes in oncology. They pay a great dividend and are focusing on less price-sensitive areas.

    Astrazeneca P L C (AZN-N) — Stockchase
    Astrazeneca P L C (AZN-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about AZN-N: Has broad platform of diseases they treat. Trades around 15x PE and pays a 2% dividend yield. Shares are still snapping back from some news in China last year, so there's more room to recover.

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    Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD-Q)
    An American biopharmaceutical company. They consolidated for the last year and a half. The company is doing well, with a 4% yield. They have a history of blockbuster drugs with Hepatitis C and HIV.

    Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD-Q) — Stockchase
    Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD-Q) — Stockchase

    Opinion about GILD-Q: He had owned it for 10 years at a time when it had a blockbuster drug that cured hepatitis. Gilead took profits and invested them into HIV drugs. As with other drug companies holding patents on blockbuster drugs with expiry dates, don't buy this one.

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    Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN-Q)
    A biotech company with good free cash flow. They have some drugs for niche markets. Their earnings don’t come from one specific sector of their activity.

    Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN-Q) — Stockchase
    Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN-Q) — Stockchase

    Opinion about REGN-Q: It's lost a third of its market cap and the selling is overdone. Now, is a buying opportunity.

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    CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP-Q)
    A smaller company that is developing gene medications. They have a gene-editing tool that has the potential to cure several diseases, including some cancers.

    CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP-Q) — Stockchase
    CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP-Q) — Stockchase

    Opinion about CRSP-Q: He sees this company mentioned in many science papers, but the stock has been a tough own. Overall, he likes it. Buy some now and more if it goes lower. How can this company keep losing money?

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    Varian Medical Systems (VAR-N)
    The company specializes in radiation therapy equipment to treat cancer. The trend for cancer radiation therapy is still positive and analysts think there will be an up-tick in sales.

    Varian Medical Systems (VAR-N) — Stockchase
    Varian Medical Systems (VAR-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about VAR-N: (A Top Pick Aug 29/14. Up 2.34%.) Radiation therapy equipment for treating cancer. Have been affected a little by foreign exchange rates. These are big ticket purchases, so she expects purchases have been delayed, but she has seen this come back. On the emerging-market side, it is a little bit more challenging.…

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    Merck & Company (MRK-N)
    Their main drugs are for treating diabetes and oncology. They have a great pipeline of new drugs that are coming up and will drive revenues over the long term. They pay a dividend of 2.65%

    Merck & Company (MRK-N) — Stockchase
    Merck & Company (MRK-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about MRK-N: Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly MRK has taken a tumble as their long standing cancer drug approaches patent expiry in the next few years, leading some analysts to discount their valuation.  It now trades at 13x earnings, 4x book and supports a 35% ROE.  The yield is supported by a payout ratio…

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    Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY-N)
    A global pharmaceutical company that recently made an acquisition in oncology. It has been one of the best growth companies with a rate of 10% EPS.

    Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY-N) — Stockchase
    Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about LLY-N: There was a lot of hype in the weight-loss drugs, typical for a new drug (or technology).  This and Novo Nordisk have recently fallen. The future asks, How will they monetize the GLP-1 franchise? An oral application, which will happen in time. Many moving parts in this industry. LLY's PE has fallen…

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    Abbott Labs (ABT-N)
    A diversified healthcare company. It sells generic drugs to emerging markets. They also have medical devices and are diversified globally. A very safe play, especially considering that they have raised dividends for 47 years straight. Yield of 1.50%.

    Abbott Labs (ABT-N) — Stockchase
    Abbott Labs (ABT-N) — Stockchase

    Opinion about ABT-N: Very stable and pays a nice, reliable dividend (rising over the last 60 years). Many buy this for the safe dividend. Expect modest capital appreciation. Safe.

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