On Monday, for the second time in as many business days, Illumina ( ILMN -4.11%) stock took it on the chin because of an analyst recommendation downgrade. The biotech's shares closed the day almost 6% lower, during a session when the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC 0.03%) landed in the black with a 0.7% increase.

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