The financial markets were gripped by a sudden wave of apprehension this past week as the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), often dubbed the "fear gauge," experienced its most significant single-day surge in over six months. On Friday, October 10, 2025, the VIX spiked dramatically, sending a clear signal of heightened
As the closing bell rings on October 10, 2025, the iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (TSX: CUD) stands as a crucial barometer for Canadian income investors seeking exposure to resilient U.S. companies with a consistent history of increasing dividends. While its long-term trajectory showcases robust growth, recent
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has recently recalibrated its outlook on the biopharmaceutical giant Incyte Corporation (NASDAQ: INCY), with a notable upward revision of its price target for the company's shares. On October 9, 2025, JPMorgan analyst Jessica Fye increased Incyte's price target to $89.00, a significant jump from
New York, NY – October 9, 2025 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) has once again affirmed its steadfast commitment to shareholder returns, declaring a $0.43 per-share cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2025. This latest payout marks a significant milestone: the company's 348th consecutive quarterly dividend. The unwavering consistency of
New York, NY – October 9, 2025 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) has once again affirmed its steadfast commitment to shareholder returns, declaring a $0.43 per-share cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2025. This payment marks a significant milestone as the company's 348th consecutive quarterly dividend, a testament to its
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On a day where the broader S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices soared to new all-time record highs, the S&P 500 Healthcare sector presented a compelling, albeit nuanced, narrative of market leadership and resilience. While the overall market sentiment exuded robust optimism, the healthcare sector itself showcased a
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Healthcare companies are pushing the status quo by innovating in areas like drug development and digital health. But speed bumps such as inventory destockings have persisted in the wake of COVID-19, limiting growth.
This has capped returns as the industry’s six-month gain of 6.5% has lagged the S&P 500’s 24.7% climb.
On October 2, 2025, the Healthcare sector emerged as a beacon of stability and growth within the S&P 500, delivering a robust positive performance that significantly contributed to the broader market's resilience. Despite prevailing anxieties, including a looming U.S. government shutdown and a disappointing jobs report, healthcare equities
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New York, NY – October 1, 2025 – In a surprising turn of events on Wall Street today, the healthcare sector emerged as the undisputed leader, shrugging off the dual anxieties of a U.S. government shutdown and a disappointing jobs report. As investors sought refuge in defensive plays and reacted to
Shares of pharmaceutical company AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after the company submitted a biologics license application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its drug candidate pivekimab sunirine. The company is developing the molecule as a potential treatment for blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), a rare and highly aggressive blood cancer, as well as acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Investor optimism was further bolstered by AbbVie's announcement of a $70 million expansion of its Bioresearch Center in Massachusetts to increase its U.S. biologics manufacturing and R&D capabilities. This move is part of a larger investment to strengthen domestic operations, potentially shielding the company from pharmaceutical tariffs. The positive news, which followed the stock reaching an all-time high on the previous day, appeared to outweigh a downgrade from HSBC to 'Hold' from 'Buy'.
