- Bloomberg reports that Evercore ISI's Mark Schoenebaum, a highly regarded biotech analyst, has died from undisclosed causes.
- The 20-year veteran took a medical leave from Evercore in 2016. Three months after returning, he took a second leave in March 2017, then departed permanently.
- Biotech-related tickers: (XLV +0.7%), (XBI +0.4%), (IBB +0.5%), (FBT +0.2%), (BIB +0.9%), (PBE +0.9%)