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October is generally not considered the best time to invest in U.S. stocks. Historically, this month has seen declines and even market crashes. However, investing in resilient companies that can weather bull and bear markets is always wise. This includes biotech stocks.Let’s take a closer look at two biotech firms that fit this description: $Amgen(AMGN)$ and $Vertex Pharmaceuticals(VRTX)$.1. $Amgen(AMGN)$ Amgen has faced revenue challenges in recent years. In Q2, the company reported a 20% increase in revenue to $8.4 billion. However, excluding the impact of its acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics, organic growth was just 5%. While this is decent for a biotech gi