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BB&T Initiates Coverage on Almost Family
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:05am | 24BB&T Capital Mkts. is initiating coverage on Almost Family (NASDAQ: AFAM) with a Hold rating.
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Aflac Upped to Outperform - Analyst Blog
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 10:40am | 682On Thursday, we upgraded our recommendation on the shares of Aflac Inc. (AFL) to Outperform from Neutral based on its recent dividend hike coupled with the resumption of its stock buyback program, reflecting a fair liquidity and retaining investors' confidence. Besides, Aflac's third quarter...
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Zacks Sell List Highlights: True Religion Apparel, Crucell N.V. (ADR), Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Quest Diagnostics Inc - Press Releases
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 6:01am | 2084For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 18, 2010 – Zacks.com releases details on a group of stocks that are currently members of the exclusive Zacks #5 Rank List – Stocks to Sell Now. These stocks are currently rated as a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell): True Religion Apparel, Inc. (TRLG) and...
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LabCorp Raises Funds - Analyst Blog
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 3:30pm | 519Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) raised $925 million of senior notes in two installments – 3.125% notes amounting to $325 million due 2016 and 4.625% notes amounting to $600 million due 2020. The company will use the proceeds of this offer to partly fund the acquisition of Genzyme...
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Jefferies Maintains Hold on Quest Diagnostics
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 10:15am | 103Jefferies has published its research report on Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) following the Jefferies Healthcare Summit yesterday. According to Jefferies, "Management is working hard to prepare for LT growth by building out its salesforce, expanding its specialty test menu, and improving operating...
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LabCorp Raises Funds - Analyst Blog
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 10:14am | 519Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) raised $925 million of senior notes in two installments – 3.125% notes amounting to $325 million due 2016 and 4.625% notes amounting to $600 million due 2020. The company will use the proceeds of this offer to partly fund the acquisition of Genzyme...
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Wider Loss at Cypress Bio - Analyst Blog
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 10:00am | 701Cypress Bioscience, Inc. (CYPB) reported a net loss of 94 cents per share in the third quarter, significantly higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 33 cents and the year ago loss of 12 cents. Despite an increase in revenues, higher operating expenses led to the wider loss in the...
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Wednesday - Tale of the Tape
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 9:45am | 346Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Alliance HealthCare Services Inc (AIQ) Arbitron Inc (ARB) Aviat Networks Inc (AVNW) Boston Pvt Fin Holdings Inc (BPFH) Checkpoint Systems Inc (CKP) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List. ALLIANCE HEALTH (AIQ): Free Stock...
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Tri-State REC Selects Athenahealth - Analyst Blog
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 5:03pm | 536Leading medical billing and records software provider Athenahealth Inc (ATHN) has announced its selection as a vendor for electronic health record (EHR) solutions by Tri-State Regional Extension Center (“REC”). Tri-State REC, which is operated by leading non-profit health information exchange...
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Tuesday's Put/Call Ratio Leaders (CADX, ROC, LH, MNTA, NVS)
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 2:10pm | 91Here is a quick peek at stocks that have abnormally high daily put/call ratios today relative to their average…. 1. Cadence Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CADX) 3,550 puts, 5 calls 2. Rockwood Holdings (NYSE: ROC) 2,659 puts, 27 calls 3. Laboratory Corp. (NYSE: LH) 5,369 puts, 136 calls 4. Momenta...
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Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Micromet Inc., Capella Education, Healthways, Express Scripts and Caribou Coffee Company - Press Releases
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 11:36am | 1935For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 16, 2010 – Zacks Equity Research highlights: Micromet Inc. (MITI) as the Bull of the Day and Capella Education (CPLA) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Healthways (HWAY), Express Scripts (ESRX) and Caribou...
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Zacks Releases Four Powerful ''Buy'' Stocks: Air Methods Corp, Starbucks Corp, Steve Madden Ltd. and Vishay Intertechnology - Press Releases
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 11:36am | 1342For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 16, 2010 – Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive...
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Air Methods Corp - Aggressive Growth
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 3:03am | 419Air Methods Corp (AIRM) is coming off of back-to-back earnings surprises, thanks to solid increases in revenue. Currently shares are trading with great valuations, solid growth rates and a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy). Company Description Air Methods provides emergency medical air transportation...
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Xifaxan Drives Salix - Analyst Blog
Monday, November 15, 2010 - 5:42pm | 829Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP) posted a loss of 5 cents per share in the third quarter of 2010, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 15 cents and the guidance provided by the company (loss of 13 cents). Salix had reported a loss of 15 cents in the year-ago quarter. Higher...
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Winland Electronics, Inc. to Sell its Electronic Manufacturing Services Business to Nortech Systems
Monday, November 15, 2010 - 11:31am | 69Winland Electronics, Inc. (AMEX: WEX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) business unit to Nortech Systems, Incorporated for a cash consideration, an inventory consumption obligation by Nortech, plus the assumption of...