Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry [2] Core Insights - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector experienced a decline of 6.88% from November 17 to November 21, underperforming compared to the Wind All A index (-5.13%) and the CSI 300 index (-3.77%) [3][8] - All sub-sectors within the industry reported losses, with raw materials (-8.6%), offline pharmacies (-8.58%), and other biological products (-7.99%) leading the decline [3][8] - Major companies in the IVD sector are increasingly investing in cancer early screening, with Abbott announcing a $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences and Roche entering a partnership with Freenome valued at over $200 million [3][12] - Flu activity is on the rise, with the percentage of flu-like illness cases reported in southern provinces reaching 6.7%, up from 5.5% the previous week, and higher than the same period in previous years [3][11] Summary by Sections Market Weekly Review - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector fell by 6.88%, underperforming the broader market indices [8] - All sub-sectors declined, with raw materials and offline pharmacies showing the largest drops [8] - Individual stock performances varied, with Hainan Haiyao increasing by 23.8% while Jindike fell by 25.5% [11] Industry News and Key Company Announcements Important Industry Events - The report highlights the increase in flu cases in both southern and northern provinces, surpassing levels from previous years [11] Industry News - GE HealthCare announced a $2.3 billion acquisition of Intelerad, indicating a focus on cloud and AI solutions in healthcare [12] - Significant acquisitions and partnerships in the cancer diagnostics space were noted, including Abbott's acquisition of Exact Sciences and Roche's collaboration with Freenome [12][15] Company Announcements - Various companies announced significant developments, including clinical trial approvals and new drug applications, reflecting ongoing innovation in the sector [15][16]