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

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.

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.

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. The company thinks…

(A Top Pick Nov 03/20, Up 17.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AMGN is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $218) to $228.

(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.

(A Top Pick Dec 29/21, Up 21.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with BMY is progressing well. To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $68) to $72.

The entire drug sector hasn't been investable since the 1990s, because governments control drug prices and patent expiries. Pfizer is struggling to replace drugs coming off patent, like their cholesterol drug. It's really tough. It's a defensive sector, so the drug companies will hold up better and offer dividend growth.

Pays a 4% yield and just started working on this Allergen franchise they just bought. Their core drugs keep selling. This will go higher.

Healthcare is defensive name in current market. Upcoming spinoffs planned of business units will change profile of company. Long history of rising dividends and solid financial metrics. Is a good company to hold for the long term. Current share price is attractive.

Made big money by selling off one division. Decent pipelines. Looking to sell off generic division. Dividend grows, share buybacks. Healthcare has become front and centre, and that's not going away. Safe haven. Underpriced at these levels. Yield is 3.55%. (Analysts’ price target is $88.96)

They're spinning off their consumer products division, so GSK has historically traded at a discount with slower growth than other drugmakers. New management has turned around the pharmaceuticals side and make good consumer products. Aging populations in the west is a tailwind.

Health care is back in favour, is defensive, and has growth characteristics. AZN has a great pipeline including some drugs that are difficult to make. It trades at an attractive valuation, has a solid balance sheet, good dividend and is liquid. Buy 3, Hold 3, Sell 0. (Analysts’ price target is $72.40)

(A Top Pick Oct 27/20, Up 6.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with GILD has triggered its stop at $64. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.

Large cap biotech. Its two franchises are dominant: macular degeneration and atopic dermatitis. One of the best at R&D. Proven ability to execute. One of the better growth profiles for next 3-5 years. Bit of volatility around reimbursement. Decent valuation. No dividend.

Their gene-editing biotechnology has lots of promise, but it's too early to tell, speculative. Buying this is a lottery ticket.

(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. Still thinks the…

(A Top Pick Mar 24/22, Up 5.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MRK has triggered its stop at $855. To remain disciplined we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 8%, when combined with previous buy recommendations.

LLY vs. NVO NVO is focused on weight loss and diabetes. One issue is the liquidity, as it doesn't work well for his covered call strategy. Still fairly expensive. LLY had great weight reduction results recently. LLY is at a discounted valuation, a more diversified business, and exposure to Alzheimer's. He prefers LLY, but you'd…

(A Top Pick May 31/22, Down 10.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with ABT has triggered its stop at $105. To remain disciplined we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment loss of 12%, when combined with previous buy recommendations.