Will Medtronic's Endurant AAA Stent Graft Last Long? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 12, 1:40PM CST
Medtronic's (MDT) Endurant AAA stent graft system ??? a global leader in the coronary & structural heart device category ??? is compatible with a broad range of aortic anatomies.
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), MDT: 72.52 (-1.25), ABAX: 57.20 (+0.61), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
St. Jude Medical's Quadra Allure Pacemaker Gets CE Mark - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 12, 11:30AM CST
The Quadra Allure MP CRT-P expands St. Jude Medical Inc.'s (STJ) heart failure portfolio which includes the CardioMEMS HF Monitoring System, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, quadripolar and multi-point pacing systems.
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), ABAX: 57.20 (+0.61), STJ: 66.33 (-0.68), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Agios Pharmaceuticals (AGIO) Looks Good: Stock Up 6.9% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 12, 8:25AM CST
Agios Pharmaceuticals (AGIO) was a big mover last session, with shares rising nearly 7% on the day.
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), ABAX: 57.20 (+0.61), AGIO: 119.56 (+0.36), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
TG Therapeutics, Inc. (TGTX) in Focus: Stock Soars 21.2% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 12, 8:21AM CST
TG Therapeutics, Inc. (TGTX) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by over 21% on the day.
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), ABAX: 57.20 (+0.61), TGTX: 18.25 (+0.74), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Baxter Files Form 10 with SEC, Advances Baxalta Spin-off - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 11, 11:40AM CST
In March this year, Baxter International Inc. (BAX) had announced its intention to separate its biopharmaceuticals and medical device segments into two independent companies - Baxter International Inc. and Baxalta Incorporated.
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), ABAX: 57.20 (+0.61), BAX: 71.77 (-1.34), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Alere's HIV Combo Test Gets CLIA Waiver from the FDA - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 11, 11:20AM CST
Shares of Alere Inc. (ALR) rose 1.1% in the trading session after the news on Tuesday but pulled back to close the day lower at $37.86.
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), ABAX: 57.20 (+0.61), ALR: 36.32 (-0.67), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Integral Molecular identifies potent inhibitory antibodies against Chikungunya virus
Business Wire - Wed Dec 10, 1:00PM CST
Integral Molecular, a leader in membrane protein antibody discovery, in conjunction with Blood Systems Research Institute (BSRI), has identified potent inhibitory human antibodies against the debilitating mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). The lead candidate, IM-CKV063, is one of the most potent antibodies against CHIKV isolated to date, and protects animals from CHIKV-induced lethality and arthritis. This work, described by Fong et al., appears in the current issue of the Journal of Virology (December 2014).
OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
OraSure Technologies Has Returned 22.3% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (OSUR)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Dec 10, 9:53AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for OraSure Technologies (NASDAQ:OSUR) on October 13th, 2014 at $8.09. In approximately 2 months, OraSure Technologies has returned 22.33% as of today's recent price of $9.89.
OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Unveiled House Spending Bill Bullish For Ebola Stocks
Matthew Finston - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 10, 8:46AM CST
NVAX: 5.76 (-0.17), NLNK: 35.69 (+0.27), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
After Hour Gainers / Losers
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Dec 08, 4:41PM CST
BTE: 13.41 (+0.12), PBY: 8.80 (+0.22), ETE: 51.89 (+0.15), AGI: 7.04 (-0.20), TMUS: 25.31 (-0.33), SYRG: 10.07 (+0.58), FET: 17.82 (-0.81), ARO: 2.31 (+0.09), HRB: 31.96 (+0.20), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Is Merge Healthcare (MRGE) a Buy after Strong Q3 Results? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Dec 08, 1:40PM CST
On Dec 5, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Merge Healthcare Incorporated (MRGE).
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), AMED: 26.81 (-0.32), MRGE: 3.42 (-0.06), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Medtronic-Covidien Deal Nears Finish Line, Approvals Flow In - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Dec 08, 1:30PM CST
Medtronic, Inc. (MDT) recently announced that it has received the nod from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce as well as the South Korean Fair Trade Commission.
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), MDT: 72.52 (-1.25), COV: 100.49 (-1.36), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Baxter: Strong Sell on Prevailing Headwinds, Estimate Revision - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Dec 05, 12:50PM CST
On Dec 5, 2014, Zacks Investment Research downgraded Baxter International Inc. (BAX) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), GWPH: 72.41 (+1.18), BAX: 71.77 (-1.34), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Meridian Bioscience: A Strong Sell on Dismal Q4, Competition - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 12:40PM CST
On Dec 2, 2014, Zacks Investment Research downgraded diagnostic test-kit maker Meridian Bioscience Inc. (VIVO) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), INSY: 41.00 (+1.82), VIVO: 16.36 (-0.35), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Strength Seen in Cardica (CRDC): Stock Moves 8.7% Higher - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 8:25AM CST
Cardica (CRDC) was a big mover last session, with shares rising nearly 9% on the day.
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), ABAX: 57.20 (+0.61), CRDC: 0.62 (-0.02), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Shares of OSUR Up 17.0% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Dec 03, 9:25AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for OraSure Technologies (NASDAQ:OSUR) on October 13th, 2014 at $8.09. In approximately 2 months, OraSure Technologies has returned 17.01% as of today's recent price of $9.46.
OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Baxter Files BLA for BAX 855 in Hemophilia A Treatment - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Dec 02, 11:40AM CST
Baxter International Inc (BAX) recently filed a biologics license application (BLA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the approval of BAX 855.
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), BAX: 71.77 (-1.34), NKTR: 15.31 (-0.29), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
OraSure Technologies Announces 2015 Annual Meeting Date
GlobeNewswire - Tue Dec 02, 5:45AM CST
OraSure Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:OSUR) today announced that its 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 11, 2015. Further details regarding the meeting will be provided at a later date.
OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
Medtronic-Covidien Deal Wins European Commission Go-Ahead - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Dec 01, 1:40PM CST
The European Commission has also cleared Medtronic Inc.'s (MDT) proposed $42.9 billion acquisition of Covidien plc (COV).
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), MDT: 72.52 (-1.25), COV: 100.49 (-1.36), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)
FTC OKs Medtronic-Covidien Deal on Asset Sale Clauses - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 27, 12:40PM CST
The U.S. FTC has finally approved Medtronic's proposed $42.9 billion acquisition of Covidien, subject to certain conditions.
ICUI: 80.95 (-1.04), MDT: 72.52 (-1.25), COV: 100.49 (-1.36), OSUR: 9.49 (-0.25)