--- title: "U.S. stock market update: Insmed up 12.19%! Analysts are optimistic, and active options trading boosts stock price rise" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286142838.md" description: "Insmed rose 12.19%; AbbVie rose 2.86%, with a transaction volume of USD 713 million; Gilead Sciences rose 1.95%, with a transaction volume of USD 380 million; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals rose 1.16%, with a transaction volume of USD 367 million; Amgen rose 1.57%, with a market value of USD 180.7 billion" datetime: "2026-05-12T18:37:44.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286142838.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286142838.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286142838.md) --- # U.S. stock market update: Insmed up 12.19%! Analysts are optimistic, and active options trading boosts stock price rise **U.S. Stock Market Midday Update** Insmed rose by 12.19%, with increased trading volume. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 8, Stifel Nicolaus analyst Stephen Willey maintained a buy rating on Insmed and set a target price of $200. This move boosted market confidence in the stock, driving the price up. 2. On May 8, Barclays also maintained a buy rating on Insmed, with a target price of $237. Analysts are uniformly optimistic about the stock's future performance, further stimulating the price increase. 3. On May 12, the market observed active options trading for Insmed, particularly for options with a strike price of $130. This indicates that investors are optimistic about the stock's future trend, contributing to the price rise. The healthcare sector has performed strongly recently, with significant capital inflows. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** AbbVie rose by 2.86%. Based on recent news: 1. On May 12, AbbVie achieved an important milestone in the second quarter, which is expected to provide funding support for the company's operations until early 2028. This news boosted investor confidence, driving the stock price up. 2. On May 10, although AbbVie currently has a moderate buy rating among analysts, top analysts believe there are five stocks that are more worthy of purchase than AbbVie. This rating information may have some impact on the stock price. 3. On May 12, AbbVie's dividend yield rose to 3.4%, and its drug portfolio continues to grow, making investors more optimistic about the company's future earnings expectations, further driving the stock price up. The overall industry is performing well, with significant capital inflows. Gilead Sciences rose by 1.95%. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 10, Citigroup analyst Geoff Meacham maintained a buy rating on Gilead Sciences and set a target price of $165. The analyst consensus is a strong buy, with an average target price of $159.20, implying an upside potential of 18.75%. This news boosted market confidence, driving the stock price up. 2. On May 11, Cantor Fitzgerald's Carter Gould also maintained a buy rating on Gilead Sciences, with a target price of $155. Bernstein's Courtney Breen also gave a buy rating, further solidifying the market's optimistic outlook on the stock. 3. On May 12, RBC Capital maintained a hold rating on Gilead Sciences, with a target price of $122. Although the rating is relatively conservative, the overall market view on Gilead remains positive. The healthcare sector has performed strongly recently, with significant capital inflows. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals rose by 1.16%. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 12, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced that it will hold a webinar on the application of AI in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This event aims to showcase how AI technology can enhance operational resilience while maintaining quality and compliance standards. This news has boosted market confidence in the company's technological innovation capabilities, driving up its stock price. 2. Recently, there has been increased attention to AI technology within the industry, particularly in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. As a leading player in the industry, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is actively participating in technological innovation, attracting investors' attention and further supporting the rise in its stock price. 3. There is a noticeable influx of capital, with increased trading volume, indicating growing investor interest in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, which is driving up its stock price. The application of AI technology in the pharmaceutical industry is on the rise. **Stocks Ranked Among the Top in Industry Market Capitalization** Amgen rose by 1.57%. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 11, Amgen released a report on its strong dividend performance during inflationary periods. The report highlighted Amgen's outstanding performance in terms of high yield and reliability, attracting investor attention and driving up its stock price. 2. On May 12, Amgen was listed as one of the strong dividend stocks during inflationary periods. The company's performance in the energy, finance, real estate, materials, and consumer goods sectors is considered resilient, further enhancing market confidence in it. 3. On May 12, Amgen participated in a webinar discussing the application of AI in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This event showcased how AI technology can improve operational resilience and quality standards, attracting optimistic expectations from investors regarding Amgen's future development. 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