When growth comes back with a purpose, the market leans in — and that’s exactly what’s happening in one of biotech’s most compelling names. After a tough stretch that weighed on sentiment, this company is rallying hard on the back of renewed interest in quality biotech: investors are rotating out of frothy growth names and into drugmakers with proven cash flows, strong pipelines, and executable business models. At the same time, its core franchises are gaining strength — key marketed drugs continue to drive solid revenues, while early-stage projects look increasingly promising. Add in its massive R&D engine, plus a capital return program that includes both dividends and share repurchases, and the fundamental backdrop is stronger than it’s been in years. The technicals match the narrative: a well-defined uptrend, rising momentum, and chart structure that gives you conviction. This breakout feels real, not temporary — and I believe there’s more room to run.

The stock in focus today is Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) — a name that has been quietly but unmistakably asserting itself as one of the market’s most durable leaders. What pushed it onto my radar this morning is a fresh, clean technical confirmation: the 50-day EMA has surged above the 100-day EMA, a crossover I treat as one of the most reliable medium-term Buy signals in my entire system. This isn’t a stale trend; it triggered just in the final days of October, and it’s aligning perfectly with REGN’s persistent pattern of higher highs, higher lows, and powerful momentum that refuses to fade even when the broader tape turns uneasy. When a large-cap biotech with this kind of fundamental backbone starts flashing such a clear, early-stage trend signal, it’s the kind of setup that deserves serious attention. REGN isn’t just trending — it’s accelerating, and the charts are telling a story traders can’t afford to ignore.

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To capitalize on this setup, I’m targeting an ITM call debit spread, a structure that fits REGN’s powerful momentum while also building in a smart layer of protection. The trend is strong and the medium-term outlook still points higher, but after such a steady climb over the past month, it’s only wise to prepare for a possible breather or a round of profit-taking. Fortunately, REGN’s options remain packed with elevated premium, and that richer time value works in our favor when constructing spreads. At current prices, there’s a call spread offering an impressive 58.7% potential return even if REGN moves up… stays flat… or slips roughly 7.5% into expiration — a profile that dramatically improves the probability of finishing in the green.

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Blane Markham

Chief Trading Strategist

Author, Trade of the Day

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