AGN 211.98 Allergan Inc $AGN Hit a 52 week high of
Post# of 46487
AGN Recent Posts: http://investorshangout.com/Allergan-Inc-AGN-50031/
AGN Allergan Inc Recent Headline News
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Actavis, Allergan, iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF, Market Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF and SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF
PR Newswire - 42 mins ago
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Actavis (NYSE:ACT-Free Report), Allergan (NYSE:AGN-Free Report), iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (AMEX:IHE-Free Report), Market Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF (AMEX PH-Free Report) and SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF (AMEX:XPH-Free Report).
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), PPH: 65.25 (-0.32)
Downgrade Alert for Allergan (AGN)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - 2 hrs 19 mins ago
Allergan (AMEX:AGN) was downgraded from Outperform to Market Perform at Wells Fargo today. The stock closed yesterday at $213.37 on volume of 8.6 million shares, above average daily volume of 2.6 million. Allergan (AMEX:AGN) defies analysts with a current price ($213.37) 0.6% above its average consensus price target of $212.12. The stock should find initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $183.39 and further support at its 200-day MA of $159.08.
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27)
Global Cosmetic Implants Market 2014-2020: Source (Polymers, Metals, Ceramics and Biologicals) & Application (Breast, Dental, Facial) Analysis
M2 - 2 hrs 41 mins ago
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nqmq8f/cosmetic_implants) has announced the addition of the "Cosmetic Implants Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends & Forecast, 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Cosmetic implants are specially designed medical devices that are placed inside or on the surface of body part in order to improve its physical or aesthetic appearance. Cosmetic implants are also used to cater different requisites of the customers such as replacement of missing and damaged parts and social and psychological satisfaction. Increasing number of cosmetic surgeries, large number of cosmetic surgeons, growing medical infrastructure and healthcare expenditure and approvals of new and technologically sound implant devices are expected to drive the growth of global cosmetic implants market. In case of types of sources, polymer implants were identified as the largest source of cosmetic implants in 2013. Extensive use of polymer and synthetic products in the manufacturing of breast, facial and body contouring implants is the major factor contributing to the segment. On the other hand, metal implants segment is expected to witness the highest growth rate, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period from 2014 to 2020. Steadily increasing number of cosmetic dentistry practices and high cost of dental implant devices are the key factors anticipated to boost the growth of metal implants segment during the forecast period from 2014 to 2020. Breast implants was the largest application market segment and was valued at USD 945.0 million in 2013. Extensive number of breast implant surgeries and introduction of implant devices (Sientra Silicone Breast Implant, Mentor MemoryGel and Allergen 410 Natrelle Silicone Breast Implants) since past decade have been the prominent growth propellers of this segment. Breast implants application segment is also expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period from 2014 to 2020. Rapidly increasing number of breast implant surgeries owing to rising awareness about the benefits of breast implants is the key factor likely to boost the growth of this segment during the study period. Scope of the Report Global Cosmetic Implants Market: By Types of Sources - Polymers - Metals - Ceramics - Biologicals By Applications - Breast Implants - Dental Implants - Facial Implants - Others (Buttock, Penile and Calf Implants) Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Market Overview Chapter 4 Global Cosmetic Implants Market, by Source Types Chapter 5 Global Cosmetic Implants Market, by Applications Chapter 6 Global Cosmetic Implants Market, by Geography Chapter 7 Recommendations Chapter 8 Company Profiles - 1 Company Overview - 3M Health Care - Aesthetic and Reconstructive Technologies (AART), Inc. - Allergan, Inc. - DENTSPLY International, Inc. - GC Aesthetics - Implantech Associates, Inc. - Mentor Worldwide LLC - Nobel Biocare Holding AG - Sientra, Inc. - Spectrum Designs Medical - Zimmer Holdings, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nq...c_implants
ZMH: 110.94 (-0.56), AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), XRAY: 53.10 (-0.01), SIEN: 17.66 (+0.35)
Cramer's Mad Money - PPG Industries Will Blow Right Through Its All-Time High (11/18/14)
SA Editor Miriam Metzinger - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Nov 19, 4:30AM CST
Stocks discussed on the in-depth session of Jim Cramer's Mad Money TV Program, Tuesday November 18. CEO Interview: Chuck Bunch, PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG ) PPG Industries ( PPG ) has been a consistent performer. It has dominance in the...
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), GPRO: 84.39 (+0.29), HD: 96.51 (+0.53), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26), BX: 32.75 (+0.14), S: 4.70 (-0.06), HAL: 48.58 (+0.04), M: 62.20 (+0.75), COP: 71.90 (+0.23), GPS: 39.43 (+0.08), BRK.B: 145.35 (-0.46), PPG: 209.59 (+1.09), BHI: 63.44 (-0.11)
Global Container and Packaging Market 2015-2019: Key Vendors are Amcor, Ball, Crows Holdings, International Paper and Rock-Tenn
M2 - Wed Nov 19, 4:06AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mfggxt/global_container) has announced the addition of the "Global Container and Packaging Market 2015-2019" report to their offering. One major trend emerging in this market is the increase in consumer preference for plastic packaging. Plastic packaging material offers durability and versatility and is therefore gaining in popularity with industrial buyers. According to the report, one of the main factors driving the growth of the Global Container and Packaging market is the increase in consumer preference for processed and packaged foods. The popularity of packaging is also because of changing consumer tastes and lifestyles and an increase in purchase of grocery items, including frozen and chilled foods from organized retail stores. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges hindering the growth of this market is the high initial capital investment involved in the business. Vendors need a large amount of capital to enter the market - both for initial investments and for adopting new technologies. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Topics Covered: 01. Executive Summary 02. List of Abbreviations 03. Scope of the Report 04. Market Research Methodology 05. Introduction 06. Market Landscape 07. Market Segmentation by Product 08. Market Segmentation by Application 09. Geographical Segmentation 10. Buying Criteria 11. Market Growth Drivers 12. Drivers and their Impact 13. Market Challenges 14. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 15. Market Trends 16. Trends and their Impact 17. Vendor Landscape 18. Key Vendor Analysis 19. Other Reports in this Series Companies Mentioned: - AEP Industries - ALPLA-Werke - APPE - Ahlstrom - Air Packaging Technologies - Airlite Plastics - Allergan Pharmaceuticals - Allied Glass Containers - Amcor - Applied Extrusion Technologies - Aptargroup - Ardagh Group - Ball - BarryWehmiller Companies - Becton - Bemis - Blue Ridge Paper Products - Bomarko - Britton Group - C&H Packaging - CCL Industries - CKS Packaging - CWS Packaging - Capsugel - Cardinal Health - Catalent Pharma Solutions - Clondalkin Group Holdings - Consolidated Container - Cosmopak USA - Crows Holdings For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mf..._container
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), AEPI: 44.58 (+0.90)
Pharma ETFs In Focus On Allergan Takeover Deal
Zacks Funds - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Nov 18, 9:04PM CST
The healthcare space is witnessing 2014 as another banner year thanks to encouraging industry trends, solid corporate earnings and huge levels of merger and acquisition activities. The sector is clearly leading the broad market rally and this trend...
IHE: 147.65 (-0.96), AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), PPH: 65.25 (-0.32), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26), XPH: 110.62 (-0.69)
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Why Running With the Bulls Is Profitable but Dangerous
at The Street - Tue Nov 18, 7:10PM CST
It's hard to be skeptical about high-flying stocks when the bulls are making money right now, Cramer says.
MMM: 158.35 (-1.80), AMZN: 325.50 (+0.57), JEC: 47.32 (-0.38), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26), HD: 96.51 (+0.53), BX: 32.75 (+0.14), DPLO: 24.56 (+0.55), UNH: 97.75 (-0.44), DECK: 93.47 (+1.27), COLM: 42.34 (+0.69), ALKS: 54.06 (+1.12), ADT: 35.31 (-0.06), CELG: 105.92 (-0.86), VE: 18.06 (+0.18), URBN: 28.74 (-0.05), AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), HLT: 25.54 (-0.07), AA: 17.06 (-0.10), RIG: 25.60 (-0.25), WMB: 54.77 (+0.23), PF: 32.49 (+0.01), PPG: 209.59 (+1.09), WPZ: 52.65 (+0.15)
Actavis'
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Nov 18, 5:42PM CST
Actavis' (ACT) $66 bil takeover of Allergan (AGN) gets activist investor William Ackman's support, said Reuters. Ackman will reportedly withdraw a special shareholder meeting request at Allergan. Actavis shares jumped 8.7% to 269.60. Allergan rose 2%...
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26)
NYSE stocks posting largest volume increases
AP - Tue Nov 18, 5:03PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), CODI: 16.90 (-0.08), OME: 11.82 (-0.63), HAL: 48.58 (+0.04), NRT: 16.37 (+0.44), MC: 31.50 (-0.36), BLT: 16.57 (-0.09), DKL: 40.29 (+0.36), BHI: 63.45 (-0.10)
Vipshop, Jack in the Box Rise In After-Hours Trading
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Nov 18, 4:04PM CST
Stocks finished higher Tuesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 making fresh all-time highs and the Nasdaq overcoming Monday's weakness with a 14 1/2-year high. Volume was higher than Monday on the NYSE and slightly lower on the...
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), JACK: 74.76 (+3.26), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26), VIPS: 20.99 (-2.72)
Nokia and Urban Outfitters are big market movers
AP - Tue Nov 18, 3:50PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
EXH: 37.33 (+0.10), HAS: 56.28 (+0.16), HD: 96.55 (+0.57), MDT: 71.99 (-0.48), HAL: 48.58 (+0.04), CSIQ: 27.24 (-0.12), NOK: 7.82 (-0.11), URBN: 28.74 (-0.05), AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), DNR: 9.85 (-0.16), MITL: 9.91 (-0.05), AAPL: 114.95 (-0.52), FOLD: 6.97 (+0.22), BHI: 63.45 (-0.10)
Roche's (RHHBY) Avastin Label Expansion Approved by FDA - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 18, 3:45PM CST
Roche (RHHBY) announced that the FDA has approved Avastin in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of women with platinum-resistant, recurrent ovarian cancer.
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), ABBV: 65.70 (-0.35), BMY: 58.49 (-0.21)
Novartis Presents Data on Heart Failure Candidate LCZ696 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 18, 3:44PM CST
Novartis (NVS) announced new data on pipeline candidate, LCZ696, from the phase III study, PARADIGM-HF.
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), ABBV: 65.70 (-0.35), BMY: 58.49 (-0.21), NVS: 95.52 (-0.06)
Stocks Hit New Milestones; BitAuto Rebounds
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Nov 18, 3:17PM CST
Stocks reached new milestones Tuesday following a mixed performance in the prior session. The Nasdaq made back Monday's loss and then some as it rallied 0.7% to a 14-1/2-year high. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones industrial average climbed 0.5% and...
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), VRX: 142.13 (+0.19), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26), BITA: 91.94 (-2.05), BABA: 107.85 (-2.96)
Stock Market Today: Oil Slump Fuels S&P 500 to Fresh Record High
at The Street - Tue Nov 18, 3:09PM CST
Three cheers for the S&P 500 which closed the session at an all-time high for a fifth-consecutive session.
SPLS: 13.65 (+0.89), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26), HD: 96.55 (+0.57), MDT: 71.99 (-0.48), XOM: 94.63 (-0.24), AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), URBN: 28.74 (-0.05), TJX: 61.95 (+0.31), GILD: 101.10 (-2.61), TOT: 58.40 (unch), TGT: 70.96 (+3.45), LOW: 61.90 (+3.37), CVX: 115.70 (+0.23)
Lifshitz & Miller Law Firm Announces Investigation of Allergan, Inc., Baker Hughes Incorporated, ChyronHego Corp., Horizon Lines, Inc., Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc., Swift Energy Company and Valley Financial Corporation
PR Newswire - Tue Nov 18, 2:48PM CST
Allergan, Inc.
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), CHYR: 2.80 (-0.04), SFY: 6.01 (unch), VYFC: 19.59 (-0.16), SUSQ: 13.09 (-0.01), BHI: 63.45 (-0.10)
Zoetis 2015 Guidance Misses As Buyout Theories Abound
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Nov 18, 2:15PM CST
Animal-health giant Zoetis (ZTS) offered 2015 guidance below the Street's consensus along with longer-term financial goals at its analyst day Tuesday. After a brief halt in trading for the early-afternoon announcement, the stock was down more than 1%...
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), ZTS: 43.94 (-0.25), ABT: 43.65 (-0.05), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26), VRX: 142.18 (+0.24), PFE: 30.44 (-0.15)
Stock Movers: Why 4 Big Drug Stocks Are Rising Today
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Nov 18, 1:38PM CST
Drugmakers clustered near the top of IBD's Stocks On The Move list Tuesday afternoon. Actavis (ACT), an Ireland-based maker of generic and branded drugs, shot up more than 7% in huge volume in Tuesday afternoon trading on the stock market today. That...
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), VRX: 142.18 (+0.24), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26), TARO: 148.29 (-0.37), GILD: 101.31 (-2.40)
Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Rallies as Oil Falls Below $75 a Barrel
at The Street - Tue Nov 18, 1:23PM CST
The S&P 500 smashes its last intraday record high, moving higher after oil falls below $75 a barrel.
URBN: 28.74 (-0.05), AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), HD: 96.55 (+0.57), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26), TERP: 32.65 (-0.10), MDT: 71.99 (-0.48), GILD: 101.31 (-2.40), SUNE: 21.89 (+0.41), HIMX: 6.58 (+0.14), AAPL: 114.95 (-0.52), NOK: 7.82 (-0.11)
Stocks Hold Near Fresh Milestones; Actavis Hits New High
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Nov 18, 12:33PM CST
Stocks were near their best levels of the session Tuesday afternoon amid news from Japan and a jump in homebuilder confidence. The Nasdaq rose 0.7%. Earlier, it touched a fresh 14-1/2-year high. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to an all-time high....
AGN: 212.10 (-1.27), VIPS: 20.99 (-2.72), VRX: 142.18 (+0.24), ACT: 265.34 (-4.26), HD: 96.55 (+0.57), BITA: 91.94 (-2.05)