Moderna Leads Surge in Biotech Stocks with 177% Increase

MarketBeat's stock screener tool has identified three biotech stocks to watch today: Moderna, Danaher, and Amgen. These companies have seen significant trading volume over the past few days.

Moderna, Inc. is a biotechnology company that develops messenger RNA therapeutics and vaccines for various diseases. Its respiratory vaccines include COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. In contrast, Danaher Corporation designs and manufactures professional and medical products worldwide, including bioprocess technologies and services for the development and manufacture of therapeutics.

Amgen Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers human therapeutics worldwide, including Enbrel to treat plaque psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. These companies have substantial growth potential but carry high risk due to clinical-trial results, regulatory approvals, and commercial success.