January 24, 2023 7:54am

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Pre-open Indications: 6 Sell into Strength and 1 Positive Indication

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The 8:00 a.m. edition

Remember that overnight and pre-open actions in futures don't necessarily translate into actual trading in the coming day’s session.

 

Dow futures are DOWN -0.34% or (-115 points), S&P futures are DOWN -0.32% or (-13 point) and NASDAQ futures are DOWN -0.47% or (-55 points) early in the pre-open – so far

Stock futures dipped Tuesday,

European markets were mixed,

Asia-Pacific markets traded higher as Lunar New Year holidays were observed in most of the region.

 

Henry’omics:

We need to understand the macro to comprehend the micro re “our” universe of cell and gene therapy companies …

The moves in futures comes after a solid start to the week on Wall Street. On Monday, the Nasdaq led with a gain of 2.01%. The S&P 500 popped +1.19% and Dow gained 0.76%. It was the second straight positive day for the major averages, and all three are up in 2023.

Economic Data Docket: preliminary January PMI for manufacturing and services from researcher Markit

 

Monday’s (1/23) … RegMed Investors’ (RMi) closing bell: “sector nudges higher. There were a number of cell/gene therapy companies “popping” in today’s session – I’d be waiting UNTIL earnings (Q4) are reported – it’s coming to BUY and STAY invested, NOW take profits when can; algorithms are driving shares pricing.” … https://www.regmedinvestors.com/articles/12797

 

Ebb and flow:

Q1/23 – 2 holiday, 8 positive and 6 negative closes

Q4

·         December – 1 holiday, 13 negative and 8 positive closes

·         November -1 holiday, 14 negative and 8 positive closes

·         October -1 neutral, 11 positive and 9 negative closes

 

Companies in my headlights – It’s your decision; I provide ideas and context: INDICATIONS

SELL into Strength:

Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) closed down -$0.15 to $44.39 after Friday’s +$2.13, Thursday’s -$2.10, Wednesday’s +$0.06 and last Tuesday’s +$1.21 with a negative -1.09 or -2.46% pre-open,

BioLife Solutions (BLFS) closed down -$0.15 to $25.18 after Friday’s +$0.57 and Thursday’s -$0.11 with a negative -$0.68 or -2.70% aftermarket indication,

Verve Therapeutics (VYGR) closed up +$1.01 to $22.60 after Friday’s -$0.77 and Thursday’s -$1.31 with a negative -$0.45 or -1.999% aftermarket indication,

Cellectis SA (CLLS) closed up +$0.32 to $3.38 with a negative -$0.13 or -3.55$ after taking on a debt deal,

CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) closed up +$1.71 to $51.32 and Thursday’s -$2.88 after Wednesday’s -$1.22 and last Tuesday’s +$1.83 with a negative -$0.33 or -0.64% pre-open indication.

Ultragenyx (RARE) closed up +$0.41 to $42.81 after Friday’s +$0.90, Thursday’s -$1.12, Wednesday’s +$0.12 and last Tuesday’s -$1.05 with a negative -$0.86 or -2.01% aftermarket indication,

 

Positive Indications;

Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) closed down -$1.34 to $39.42 after Friday’s +$0.18 with a positive +$0.58 or +1.47% aftermarket indication,

 

The BOTTOM LINE: I try to keep it simple and short!

What goes up with ceremony, goes down with disdain.

The cell/gene therapy sector’s investors need to understand the … cycle of distress will be with us until we see a better showing of platforms not, just me-too drugs of what I define as multiple companies chasing the same indication.

A couple of companies have become … black holes … of investor sentiment.

I do NOT believe there aren't a lot of cell/gene therapy companies in position yet – UNTIL earnings (Q4) are reported – any breakout is a false hope with the inevitable downside re-occurring.

I hate to be so negative or contrarian but, this is a NO spin zone and truth is its product.

And I can always be WRONG but, mostly EARLY!

My interpretation of the morning’s numbers is written to be informative; it’s built on will happen behind the headlines today, not tomorrow or yesterday …

Reiterating, “As 2023 trading begins, some investors think the pain is far from over; I agree for Q1 as Q4 earnings releases could hinder share pricing however, once through that “gauntlet” – we could see a bit of a smoother road in Q2/2023 hoping for a few clinical results and successful financings – well needed for more than usual companies.”

“Don't act like the market is in an uptrend until the market is actually in an uptrend”.

Insight is about understanding perception and also about putting into context what is relevant to expectation fulfillment,

 

Opinions expressed are those of the author and are subject to change, and not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, nor investment advice.

All investments are subject to risks. Investors should consider investment objectives.

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