The Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Life Sciences sector includes biotechs, pharmaceutical companies and life science tool and service companies. It is made up of companies which are primarily engaged in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of products based on genetic analysis and genetic engineering; companies working in the research, development and production of pharmaceuticals and drugs for humans and animals; and companies enabling the research, discovery and production of new drugs by supplying analytical tools, instruments, research services and supplies.
| Ticker | Company | Last Traded | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celgene Corporation | 73.26 |
3.99% |
|
| IDEXX Laboratories Inc. | 54.25 |
3.95% |
|
| Merck & Co. Inc. | 32.22 |
1.42% |
|
| Genentech Inc. | 94.65 |
0.98% |
|
| Sanofi-Aventis | 36.29 |
0.78% |
|
| Johnson & Johnson | 68.66 |
0.57% |
|
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | 52.68 |
-0.04% |
|
| Amgen Inc. | 53.84 |
-0.15% |
|
| Hospira Inc. | 37.97 |
-0.21% |
|
| Human Genome Sciences Inc. | 6.96 |
-0.57% |
|
| Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 65.91 |
-0.62% |
|
| Forest Laboratories Inc. | 35.05 |
-0.62% |
|
| Genzyme Corp. | 75.34 |
-0.76% |
|
| Novo Nordisk A/S | 60.64 |
-1.03% |
|
| Allergan Inc. | 52.44 |
-1.21% |
|
| Pfizer Inc. | 18.81 |
-1.36% |
|
| Glaxosmithkline plc | 47.42 |
-2.55% |
|
| Mylan, Inc. | 13.12 |
-2.74% |
|
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | 45.10 |
-3.07% |
|
| Elan Corp. plc | 32.34 |
-3.58% |
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|---|---|
| 3 | PFE- Big pharma |
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