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Bird Flu Could Be the Next Pandemic

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Feb 25, 2025 · 14:13

Trump’s Final Year Echoes 2020-2021, Stocks Like Moderna & Arcturus Could Explode.

As we wrap up Trump’s final year in office, I can’t help but notice a pattern that mirrors the situation in 2020-2021 when COVID was being talked about as a possible pandemic. Now, with bird flu gaining traction in the headlines, we might be witnessing the next wave of pandemic fears building up again.

Here’s what I’m seeing:
Bird Flu Panic is Starting to Build.
Governments and media outlets are sounding the alarm on H5N1 bird flu, which has recently started spreading. This is leading to speculation that it could be the next global health crisis. The fears that people had about COVID-19 in early 2020 are resurfacing, and it seems like the panic might be building again—just like it did with the rise of COVID. If the situation escalates, the market could see a huge surge in stocks related to pandemic preparedness.

Stocks to Watch: Moderna & Arcturus
Moderna is already making waves with its mRNA technology. They’ve received massive funding to develop vaccines for H5N1, and just like with COVID, their stock could explode if bird flu turns into a global health emergency.
Arcturus Therapeutics is still early in their trials for an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine (H5N1). While they’re in Phase 1, the stock could skyrocket if the pandemic narrative continues to push forward and they get positive trial data. This is one of those high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

Pfizer’s at the Bottom Right Now.
Pfizer has been struggling recently and is at a low point in its stock price. While they were a leader in COVID vaccines, it seems like they’ve taken a hit with diminishing COVID vaccine demand now that the pandemic phase is over. This might be a buy the dip opportunity if bird flu takes off, but right now, they’re lagging behind the Moderna in bird flu vaccines developing

The market always seems to react in waves, and this could be a “buy the dip” scenario like we saw with COVID vaccine stocks in 2020. Moderna and Arcturus are looking like the stocks to watch closely. If the bird flu narrative keeps building momentum, don’t be surprised if these stocks see massive moves similar to what we saw in early 2020.

At the end of the day, whether you believe the hype or not, the market is reactionary, and if the bird flu narrative gets stronger, we could see some wild price swings.

Let me know what you think! Are you ready for another pandemic panic, or is this just another false alarm?

Stay safe and good luck!