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David BurrowsAmgen Inc.AMGNBUYOct 10, 2013

The healthcare space is leading the market. This is a little more aggressive. XBI, an ETF is an alternative. Consolidation is taking place in the Pharma space. AMGN should continue to return cash to shareholders. It is probably not a buyout target.

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His choice in the biotech space.

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He took some money out of tech and put it into healthcare, which has seen an increase lately. He just added Amgen who delieverd a terrific report. He will continue to rally in the second half this year, will outperform tech.

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He bought it last week to diversify and get more exposure in pharmaceuticals. They report next week. Compare to Abbvie which just surprised with drug sales. There's some FT overhang, but shares have been bottoming out recently. If they announce good results, investors will chase this next week.

HOLD

Facing a patent crisis as proprietary tech is challenged.
Shares have recently sold off.
Will take time to see how prospects play out.
Good hold, but other places to invest for new investors. 

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Share have given up a lot since its Horizon Therapeutics deal, making it an opportunity.
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Today, they said they are buying Horizon Therapeutics for $27.8 billion. This deal should close quickly, since there's little overlap of these companies' drugs. Initially, he thought the price was high, but now he likes the deal. An established, big biotech that bought a younger biotech with exciting drugs at a 15% premium. Amgen wants HT's portfolio of drugs treating rare diseases and well-covered by insurance, therefore lucrative. HT's drugs will benefit from Amgen's worldwide distribution.
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