The Next Tech Boom is BioTech (3 Stocks to Buy Now)

Biotech stocks are heating up in 2026 as GLP-1 weight loss drugs, obesity and diabetes treatments, Alzheimer's breakthroughs, gene editing, CRISPR, and next-gen cell therapy fuel the next healthcare tech boom—here are 7 biotech stocks to watch now for growth, upside, and future catalysts. Get the FREE Premium article on the 5 Stocks Retail Investors Are Betting on for 2026: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/retail In this video, MarketBeat's Chris Markoch breaks down 7 biotech companies pushing the frontier of medicine—from Eli Lilly (LLY) and Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) to Biogen (BIIB) and speculative biotech names with major potential. Find out which stock was added to Bridget's Buys watchlist: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. Video Chapters 00:00 – Stock 1: conservative biotech leader with growth upside 03:56 – Stock 2: GLP-1 challenger with acquisition potential 08:28 – Stock 3: Alzheimer's-focused biotech with major upside potential 12:25 – Stock 4: speculative neuro-inflammation play with huge target upside 14:35 – Stock 5: high-risk Alzheimer's long-shot with breakout potential 16:47 – Stock 6: next-gen gene editing with precision approach 19:31 – Stock 7: cell engineering therapy platform + strong analyst attention DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.#StocksToBuy #stockpicks #investingtips #investingvideos #biotechstocks #biotechnology #healthcarestocks #growthstocks #stockmarket #investing #trading #GLP1 #weightlossdrugs #obesitytreatment #diabetes #EliLilly #LLY #VikingTherapeutics #VKTX #Biogen #BIIB #Alzheimers #Alzheimersresearch #neurodegenerative #geneediting #CRISPR #BeamTherapeutics #BEAM #SanaBiotechnology #SANA #CassavaSciences #SAVA #FDAcatalyst #clinicaltrials #biotechinvesting #smallcapstocks #speculativestocks #pennystocks #wallstreet #nasdaqstocks #stockanalysis #marketbeat This video explores the next tech boom, focusing on companies addressing major health questions through advanced biotechnology. We discuss three stable biotech companies utilizing cutting-edge medical technology to tackle significant health challenges, offering valuable insights for your investment analysis. This look into the biotech industry provides a clear view of where opportunities lie in the stock market.