Will Masimo Corp (MASI) Disappoint Q4 Earnings Estimates? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 13, 9:30AM CST
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Masimo Corp (MASI) is likely to beat earnings this quarter.
BLUE: 90.70 (+0.93), ACT: 285.37 (+3.71), MASI: 27.38 (-0.21), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30)
2015 New-Year Coverage Universe Updates
DAG Investments - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 9:10AM CST
ACET: 20.00 (+0.27), GE: 25.15 (+0.26), KR: 72.86 (+0.41), BX: 37.40 (+0.49), CCLP: 16.61 (+0.44), CECE: 14.70 (+0.23), PFE: 34.64 (-0.23), HAL: 44.19 (+1.42), SPWR: 28.30 (+0.07), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30), MTW: 21.86 (+0.34), AET: 96.12 (-0.96), MWA: 9.19 (+0.09), VLO: 58.60 (+2.05), FSLR: 48.84 (-0.58), WBA: 78.73 (-1.23), RJF: 57.05 (-0.36), TRN: 29.79 (+0.33), CWCO: 10.62 (-0.02), WMB: 49.41 (+1.44), ANAC: 40.76 (-0.07), SXI: 71.53 (-0.23), IHG: 40.34 (-1.03)
A Choppy Start to a New Year - Analyst Blog
John Blank - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 09, 12:50PM CST
Cuts to Energy EPS had made for a choppy start to the New Year for the S&P 500.
CVS: 102.63 (-0.37), TSM: 24.84 (+0.37), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30)
Will Thoratec (THOR) Miss Earnings Estimates in Q4? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 06, 3:42PM CST
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Thoratec Corp. (THOR) is likely to beat earnings this quarter.
ACT: 285.37 (+3.71), THOR: 40.01 (+0.54), INFI: 15.13 (+0.55), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30)
Anthem Shares Fall Post Huge Data Breach, China Suspected - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 06, 1:27PM CST
After a series of data breaches at major U.S. companies over the past two years it is now health insurer Anthem Inc. (ANTM) which has been struck.
ANTM: 141.05 (-0.95), UNH: 109.44 (-0.40), AMED: 28.62 (+0.16), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30)
Quest Diagnostics Strong on Earnings, Long-Term Prospects - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 06, 10:32AM CST
On Feb 5, 2015, we issued an updated research report on Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (DGX).
USPH: 41.08 (+0.07), DGX: 71.68 (+0.03), AMED: 28.62 (+0.16), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30)
Will Sirona Dental Systems (SIRO) Miss Earnings in Q1? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 04, 9:40AM CST
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Sirona Dental Systems Inc. (SIRO) is likely to beat earnings this quarter.
SIRO: 91.06 (+0.18), PDCO: 50.65 (-0.16), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30), HSIC: 143.18 (+0.72)
Will athenahealth (ATHN) Disappoint Earnings this Season? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 03, 2:30PM CST
Our proven model does not conclusively show that athenahealth Inc. (ATHN) is likely to beat earnings this quarter.
XENT: 23.06 (+0.46), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30), HSIC: 143.18 (+0.72), ATHN: 134.60 (+4.95)
Boston Scientific (BSX) Poised for Strong Earnings in Q4 - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 03, 12:00PM CST
We expect Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 results before the opening bell on Feb 4.
BSX: 14.98 (+0.24), CTRX: 53.24 (+0.65), PDCO: 50.65 (-0.16), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30)
HealthSouth Announces Agreement To Purchase Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital In Lexington, Kentucky
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 03, 6:00AM CST
HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) today announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, from the Kentucky Easter Seal Society, Inc.
HLS: 45.01 (+0.30)
Economy And ObamaCare Lift Walk-In Surgery At AmSurg
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Feb 02, 1:52PM CST
Most medical stocks are considered defensive plays, which means that they're a good place to put your money during downturns. The reason is simple: People need medical care regardless of the economy, so medical stocks won't suffer when the economy is...
AMSG: 55.56 (+0.48), AFAM: 30.88 (+0.37), SCAI: 32.88 (+0.12), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30), MD: 71.32 (-0.06)
Hospitals Respond to Medicare Worries with a Shopping Spree
at The Street - Fri Jan 30, 3:39PM CST
Uncertainty over reimbursement levels and increased regulatory burdens are putting pressure on margins. So the big operators have decided to get even bigger.
HLS: 45.01 (+0.30)
Equities Updates on Health Care Facilities Industry - HCA Holdings, Tenet Healthcare, Universal Health Services, HealthSouth, and VCA Inc.
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 29, 7:55AM CST
Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: HCA Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HCA), Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC), Universal Health Services Inc. (NYSE: UHS), HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS), and VCA Inc. (NASDAQ: WOOF). Free research report on HCA Holdings can be accessed at http://get.Investor-Edge.com/pdf/?c=HCA%20Hol...&s=HCA. On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,637.99, down 0.93%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.13%, to finish the day at 17,191.37, and the S&P 500 closed at 2,002.16, down 1.35%. The losses were broad based as all the sectors ended the session in negative. The S&P 500 Health Care Sector Index ended the day at 806.85, down 1.46%, while the index has advanced 6.04% in the previous three months. Register for your complimentary reports at the links given below.
HCA: 68.54 (-0.48), THC: 44.30 (+0.75), UHS: 104.93 (+0.84), WOOF: 52.74 (-0.27), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30)
Zimmer (ZMH) Likely to Miss Estimates this Earnings Season - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 28, 2:30PM CST
Zimmer Holdings Inc. (ZMH) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2014 results before the opening bell on Jan 29.
ZMH: 119.33 (+1.18), BCR: 175.38 (+0.50), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30), HUM: 152.67 (-1.06)
Is Thermo Fisher (TMO) Poised to Surprise Q4 Earnings? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 28, 12:40PM CST
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (TMO) is set to report its fourth-quarter and full year 2014 earnings numbers before the opening bell on Jan 29.
BCR: 175.38 (+0.50), TMO: 127.61 (+0.78), HLS: 45.01 (+0.30), HUM: 152.67 (-1.06)
Can The Uptrend Continue for HEALTHSOUTH (HLS)?