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Health · #43 of 100
Amgen
Makes medicines using biotechnology, which means with the help of living cells.
📖 Its story
In 1980, a group of scientists and investors started a company in California called Applied Molecular Genetics. Its first leader was George Rathmann. Using genetics, they created medicines that help the blood of sick people.
💵 How it makes money
It sells biotech medicines for illnesses like cancer, bone problems and heart problems.
🤯 Fun fact
Its name comes from 'Applied Molecular Genetics': AM + GEN.
👍 The good part
It was a pioneer in biotechnology, and its medicines help millions of patients.
⚠️ The risk
When its patents run out, other companies can make similar, cheaper versions.
🧠 Did you get it?
Where does the name Amgen come from?
Its stock
AMGN
on the Nasdaq stock exchange
$460.28
▼ 3.80% today
▲ 40.63% this year
In the game: 460.28 Monis per share (1 Moni = 1 dollar).
Price as of November 5 at 6:49 PM ET, delayed.
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1980
- Founded by: George Rathmann together with a group of investors and scientists
- Home: Thousand Oaks, California, USA
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
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