NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire -08\/13\/12)- The Biotechnology Industry has been soaring in 2012 as companies -- both large and small -- have shown impressive growth. The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) and the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotech Index ETF (FBT) are up roughly 30 percent for the year, outperforming the broader market by a wide margin. The Paragon Report examines investing opportunities in the Biotechnology Industry and provides equity research on Amarin Corporation plc (AMRN) and Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL). <\/p>\n
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http:\/\/www.ParagonReport.com\/AMRN<\/a> <\/p>\n http:\/\/www.ParagonReport.com\/EXEL<\/a> <\/p>\n Despite having to negotiate a more challenging regulation process biotech companies have continued to show investors strong gains in 2012. The FDA Amendments Act of 2007 forced regulators to increase standards for approvals of new drugs, introducing mandatory risk evaluation and mitigation strategies. According to a Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology report from IMAP, several pharmaceutical firms have altered their drug portfolios from primary care driven blockbusters towards specialties such as oncology, immunology and inflammation, where the medical need is \"so high that prices are more easily accepted by the regulators.\" <\/p>\n Paragon Report releases regular market updates on the Biotechnology Industry so investors can stay ahead of the crowd and make the best investment decisions to maximize their returns. Take a few minutes to register with us free at http:\/\/www.ParagonReport.com<\/a> and get exclusive access to our numerous stock reports and industry newsletters. <\/p>\n Amarin is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization and development of therapeutics to improve cardiovascular health. Shares of the company soared nearly 14 percent last Thursday after reported their second quarter 2012 results and provided and operational update on recently FDA-approved drug Vascepa. <\/p>\n Exelixis, Inc. is a biotechnology company committed to developing small molecule therapies for the treatment of cancer. Exelixis is focusing its proprietary resources and development efforts exclusively on cabozantinib (XL184), its most advanced product candidate, in order to maximize the therapeutic and commercial potential of this compound. <\/p>\n The Paragon Report has not been compensated by any of the above-mentioned publicly traded companies. Paragon Report is compensated by other third party organizations for advertising services. We act as an independent research portal and are aware that all investment entails inherent risks. Please view the full disclaimer at: http:\/\/www.paragonreport.com\/disclaimer<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/p>\n View post: NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire -08\/13\/12)- The Biotechnology Industry has been soaring in 2012 as companies -- both large and small -- have shown impressive growth. The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) and the First Trust NYSE Arca Biotech Index ETF (FBT) are up roughly 30 percent for the year, outperforming the broader market by a wide margin. The Paragon Report examines investing opportunities in the Biotechnology Industry and provides equity research on Amarin Corporation plc (AMRN) and Exelixis, Inc. Continue reading
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