Pharmaceutical "investing ideas" point to firms with strong pipelines in cardiovascular treatments; sector ETF gained 1.6% this week. Regulatory clarity on drug pricing is providing upside sentiment for long-term investors. Bitcoin has returned to its all-time high of $124,000 per bitcoin this week while stock markets and crypto have also surged as traders brace for a 2026 Wall Street bombshell . Demand for capital remains strong. There are now a record number of so-called “unicorns,” privately held companies with market capitalizations of $1 billion or more, that will need additional financing over the next few years. 7 In addition, the potential for startup-led innovation to transform industry has, arguably, never been greater. Looking ahead, we believe the stage is set for growth equity and venture-backed companies to create new tools that use AI, robotics and automation to drive greater efficiency—even in traditional industries, like defense, cybersecurity and consumer services. Healthcare "investing ideas" point toward biotech, driven by FDA fast-track approvals in oncology. Nasdaq Biotech Index gained 3% in two sessions, and analysts forecast continued upside if major drug trial results meet mid-year expectations.
