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FDA "close" to nod for Gilead drug for Covid-19 - President Trump
03:53pm, Thursday, 19'th Mar 2020
Notes from today's COVID-19 briefing from President Trump:FDA close to approving Gilead Sciences' (GILD +3.5%) remdesivir.Also mentioned Regeneron's (REGN +3.7%) sarilumab.More than 9K confirmed case
Malaria drug may be effective treating Covid-19
12:14pm, Thursday, 19'th Mar 2020
A decades-old drug called chloroquine, used to treat malaria since 1944, may be useful in treating COVID-19 despite different etiologies (malaria is caused by a parasite, COVID-19 by a virus).Doctors
Senate expected to pass second coronavirus response bill
04:10pm, Wednesday, 18'th Mar 2020
The U.S. Senate will vote today on a second bill aimed at responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. This interim package, to be followed by a third package costing ~$1T, covers free testing for the respira
U.S. hospitals running out of masks, key equipment
11:00am, Wednesday, 18'th Mar 2020
The WSJ reports that hospitals across the U.S. are running out of masks, gowns and other protective equipment needed by staff amid COVID-19.Yesterday, the Pentagon stepped up with an offer to supply u
Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc. Cuts Stock Holdings in iShares Global Healthcare ETF (NYSEARCA:IXJ)
10:10am, Sunday, 15'th Mar 2020
Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of iShares Global Healthcare ETF (NYSEARCA:IXJ) by 7.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Secur
Advisor Group Inc. Purchases 1,268 Shares of iShares Global Healthcare ETF (NYSEARCA:IXJ)
08:02am, Sunday, 15'th Mar 2020
Advisor Group Inc. boosted its position in iShares Global Healthcare ETF (NYSEARCA:IXJ) by 3.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exch
Coronavirus cases top 130K, outbreak leveling off in China?
05:11pm, Thursday, 12'th Mar 2020
According to Worldometer, global COVID-19 cases are now north of 130K compared to ~96K a week ago. Fatalities stand at 4,756 versus ~3,300 last week.Per CoronaTracker, the top 10 countries are: China
GOP to oppose Dem coronavirus bill - Politico
03:29pm, Thursday, 12'th Mar 2020
In a potentially remarkable display of tone deafness, Politico reports that Congressional Republicans and the White House will oppose the Democratic coronavirus bill as it is currently written.The bil
Atria Investments LLC Has $629,000 Stake in iShares Global Healthcare ETF (NYSEARCA:IXJ)
08:46am, Wednesday, 11'th Mar 2020
Atria Investments LLC boosted its position in iShares Global Healthcare ETF (NYSEARCA:IXJ) by 18.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securit
FDA postpones foreign inspections due to COVID-19
04:28pm, Tuesday, 10'th Mar 2020
Citing the risks of the COVID-19 outbreak, the FDA is postponing most foreign inspections through April, effective immediately. In the meantime, the agency will consider ex-U.S. inspections deemed mis
iShares Global Healthcare ETF: Growth Outlook Is Strong
12:31am, Tuesday, 10'th Mar 2020
Stocks in IXJ’s portfolio should benefit from an ageing population in the world. Its top 10 holdings are large-cap stocks with strong financial rating. Stocks i
Coronavirus testing available in every state - CDC
05:52pm, Monday, 09'th Mar 2020
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said earlier today that coronavirus testing is now available in 78 state and local laboratories across all 50 states.The agency has 75
FDA warns scammers over COVID-19 "treatments"
03:35pm, Monday, 09'th Mar 2020
Consistent all disease-related market gyrations, dubious companies peddling bogus cures and vaccines for COVID-19 are out in number.Today, the FDA warned seven: Vital Silver, Quinessence Aromather
Eaton Vance Management Trims Stake in iShares Global Healthcare ETF (NYSEARCA:IXJ)
09:36am, Monday, 09'th Mar 2020
Eaton Vance Management lowered its stake in shares of iShares Global Healthcare ETF (NYSEARCA:IXJ) by 39.8% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exch
No, Jim Cramer, Sector Funds Are Not Peaking Soon
06:36pm, Sunday, 08'th Mar 2020
CNBC's Jim Cramer recently argued that we are seeing the beginning of the end for sector ETFs. Given Jim Cramer's praise of low-cost index funds, low-cost secto
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