Bull Market Buys: 2 Growth Stocks to Own for the Long Run

Group 1: Market Overview - The stock market is experiencing significant growth, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reaching new record highs, indicating a bull market phase that is expected to last longer than bear markets [1][2] - Historical data shows that the average bull market lasts nearly nine years, while bear markets last approximately 1.4 years, suggesting ample time for investors to benefit from current market conditions [2] Group 2: Biotech Industry Potential - The biotech industry presents numerous investment opportunities, particularly for companies that have recently received product approvals, signaling strong growth potential [3] - Companies with solid long-term prospects are likely to provide returns that extend beyond the current bull market [2] Group 3: CRISPR Therapeutics - CRISPR Therapeutics has received regulatory approval for Casgevy, a treatment for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, marking the first approval of a CRISPR-based treatment [4][5] - The company has over 25 authorized treatment centers ready to launch Casgevy, with multiple patients already in the treatment process, indicating strong initial demand [5] - CRISPR is also developing a lighter conditioning treatment and in vivo gene editing of stem cells, which could broaden the application of its technology and enhance patient uptake [6] - The stock is currently trading lower than in previous years, presenting a buying opportunity for growth investors as the Casgevy launch progresses [7] Group 4: Iovance Biotherapeutics - Iovance Biotherapeutics specializes in tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) treatments and has received approval for Amtagvi, its first commercialized TIL product for advanced melanoma [8][9] - The company reports that over 100 patients have enrolled for Amtagvi since its approval, with plans to establish 50 authorized treatment centers by the end of the month and over 70 by year-end [10] - Amtagvi has received reimbursement approvals from payers covering over 200 million people, enhancing accessibility for patients in need [11] - Iovance is also leveraging its technology across its pipeline, indicating potential for additional growth drivers in the future [12]