Why Is Everyone Talking About BioNTech Stock?

The coronavirus pandemic keeps shining light into corners of the economy that just aren't used to the attention. Biotechnology is a wonky and underappreciated industry that's currently front and center, especially companies that might have an effective coronavirus vaccine in development. Shares of one coronavirus vaccine developer, BioNTech (NASDAQ: BNTX) have soared 129% this year, and the buzz surrounding the Germany-based biotech is at an all-time high.