Myriad Genetics: Study Data Drives Growth, Competition Rife
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 01, 7:51AM CDT
Most recent study data from the Nova trial shows Myriad's (MYGN) myChoice HRD test's effectiveness in detecting an increased number of ovarian cancer patients
BSX: 23.88 (-0.02), ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), MYGN: 32.20 (+0.51), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04)
Illumina, MolecularMD to Co-Develop Oncology Diagnostics
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 29, 8:07AM CDT
The collaboration will combine Illumina's (ILMN) expertise in NGS technology with MolecularMD's experience in developing molecular testing for new oncology drugs
BSX: 23.88 (-0.02), ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), ILMN: 140.60 (-0.65)
STERIS: Synergy Health Deal to Drive Growth, Competition Rife
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 29, 8:05AM CDT
Management expects the Synergy acquisition to contribute $640 million to $650 million in revenues to STERIS' (STE) operations in fiscal 2017.
BSX: 23.88 (-0.02), ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), STE: 69.43 (+0.27), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04)
Medtronic Positive on HeartWare Buy, Covidien Synergies
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 29, 7:25AM CDT
On Jun 28, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Medtronic plc (MDT).
ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), MDT: 88.75 (+0.39), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), NUVA: 62.19 (+1.37)
Bruker Poised on Product Launches amid Near-Term Risks
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 29, 7:12AM CDT
On Jun 29, we issued an updated research report on Bruker Corporation (BRKR).
ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), BRKR: 24.11 (+0.43), NUVA: 62.19 (+1.37)
Medtronic to Boost Heart Failure Business with HeartWare Buy
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 28, 7:11AM CDT
Medtronic (MDT) recently entered into a merger agreement with Heartware International for the treatment of advanced heart failure.
ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), MDT: 88.75 (+0.39), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), HTWR: 57.75 (+0.11)
Genomic Health: Can the Liquid Biopsy Test Boost Margins?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 24, 7:50AM CDT
Genomic Health (GHDX) recently launched a next-generation sequencing blood-based mutational panel -- Oncotype SEQ Liquid Select.
BSX: 23.88 (-0.02), BAX: 46.70 (+0.05), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), GHDX: 27.80 (-0.32)
FDA Okays Trial for Medtronic's MRI-Guided Epilepsy Device
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 24, 6:31AM CDT
With surgical procedures gaining ground in the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy, the FDA go-ahead will expand Medtronic's (MDT) footprint in the billion-dollar neurosurgical market.
ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), MDT: 88.75 (+0.39), BAX: 46.70 (+0.05), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04)
Hologic: FDA Okays Procleix Zika Virus Test under IND Study
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 7:51AM CDT
Hologic's (HOLX) Procleix Zika Virus Test was approved under FDA???s Investigational New Drug (IND) study protocol to detect the presence of Zika virus in donated blood.
ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), BAX: 46.70 (+0.05), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), HOLX: 35.86 (-0.07)
Walgreen Boots Hopeful on Rite Aid Buyout amid Margin Woes
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 7:26AM CDT
On Jun 22, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA).
WBA: 81.94 (+0.14), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), STJ: 80.84 (+0.26), NUVA: 62.19 (+1.37)
Qiagen's Q1 Results Hit by Currency, Competition Rife
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 8:32AM CDT
Qiagen (QGEN) is facing increasing competition from firms that provide pre-analytical solutions and other products.
BSX: 23.88 (-0.02), BAX: 46.70 (+0.05), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), QGEN: 22.19 (+0.04)
Hill-Rom Introduces VisiVest, First Connected Airways System
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 8:19AM CDT
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (HRC) recently launched VisiVest System, the world's first wirelessly connected airway clearance system.
ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), NUVA: 62.19 (+1.37), HRC: 51.31 (-0.06)
Hologic's Zika Virus Test Gets FDA Nod for Emergency Use
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 7:58AM CDT
Hologic (HOLX) will run the Aptima Zika virus test on its market leading Panther platform, which substantially reduces hands-on time for laboratories and the potential for manual errors.
ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), BAX: 46.70 (+0.05), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), HOLX: 35.86 (-0.07)
AmSurg, Envision Healthcare Set to Merge by 2016-End
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 17, 8:47AM CDT
Envision shareholders will own 53% of the combined entity while AmSurg (AMSG) shareholders will have 47%.
AMSG: 80.04 (+1.38), EVHC: 26.16 (+0.46), BAX: 46.70 (+0.05), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04)
Genomic Health Brings Liquid Biopsy Test for Stage IV Cancer
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 17, 7:13AM CDT
Genomic's (GHDX) Oncotype SEQ facilitates personalized treatment of patients suffering from stage four solid tumor cancer.
BAX: 46.70 (+0.05), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), ILMN: 140.60 (-0.65), GHDX: 27.80 (-0.32)
Qiagen???s QIAsure Test to Determine Cervical Cancer Risks
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 15, 7:33AM CDT
Qiagen's (QGEN) QIAsure accurately stratifies cervical cancer risk, which offers highly sensitive and specific results for patients and clinicians.
BAX: 46.70 (+0.05), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), QGEN: 22.19 (+0.04), NUVA: 62.19 (+1.37)
Boston Scientific: NICE Backs GreenLight XPS for BPH Cure
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 15, 7:01AM CDT
As per NICE's estimates, broad adoption of Boston Scientific's (BSX) GreenLight therapy over TURP can lead to savings of up to ??3.2 million annually for the National Health Service (NHS).
BSX: 23.88 (-0.02), BAX: 46.70 (+0.05), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), NUVA: 62.19 (+1.37)
Bruker Well Poised on Product Innovation amid Currency Woes
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 15, 6:23AM CDT
On Jun 14, we issued an updated research report on Billerica, MA-based Bruker Corporation (BRKR).
ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), BRKR: 24.11 (+0.43), NUVA: 62.19 (+1.37)
Boston Scientific: Restructuring Plan, Global Growth Impress
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 14, 6:14AM CDT
On Jun 13, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX).
BSX: 23.88 (-0.02), ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), BAX: 46.70 (+0.05), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04)
PetMed Remains Strong on New Order & Reorder Sales Gain
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 13, 10:15AM CDT
On Jun 13, 2016, we issued an updated research report on PetMed Express (PETS).
ICUI: 116.21 (+1.21), PETS: 19.31 (+0.07), LMAT: 13.74 (+0.04), NUVA: 62.19 (+1.37)