2 Top Healthcare Stocks to Watch in October

As the calendar turns to October, our thoughts are very different than in past years. The excitement of candy, turkey, gifts, and family gatherings on the horizon have been replaced by the uncertainty of how we will keep our loved ones safe -- or whether we should celebrate at all. For the most part, we have continuously adapted to everyday life during the pandemic and found ways to connect with each other, enjoy our favorite affordable luxuries, and focus on the positives in a year that feels like it will never end.

But the pharmaceutical and biotech industries have offered a few glimmers of hope. There are two companies in particular that could go a long way to determining how soon we can put an end to the coronavirus pandemic and can get back to normal without putting others at risk. Investors should keep tabs on the news coming out of these healthcare stocks.

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