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Edwards Lifesciences (EW) Buys Innovalve to Boost TMVR Solutions

Edwards Lifesciences (EW) exercises the option to acquire Innovalve Bio-Medical Ltd., strengthening its TMVR technology portfolio and addressing unmet needs in structural heart disease.

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Jobless Claims Increased More Than Expected

Jobless Claims Increased More Than Expected

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Abbott (ABT) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Margins Expand

Abbott (ABT) delivers a strong underlying base business performance in the second quarter of 2024.

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Bryan Hayes

Is Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) a "Buy" Ahead of Q2 Earnings Announcement?

The established medical company has surpassed the earnings mark in each of the last four quarters.

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Mark Vickery

Jobless Claims Rise Again, D.R. Horton Posts Strong Quarter

+1.867 million longer-term jobless claims is the highest single-week figure we've seen since November of 2021.

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Sundeep Ganoria

Novo Nordisk, Lilly Slide on Roche's Obesity Drug Study Data

Shares of obesity drugmakers Novo Nordisk (NVO) and Eli Lilly (LLY) lost market value on Wednesday after Roche (RHHBY) released positive early-stage data from a study on its obesity drug candidate.

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Ekta Bagri

Biotech Stock Roundup: LXRX Up on Regulatory Update, SAVA, LXEO Down on Updates

Cassava Sciences, Inc. (SAVA) and Lexeo Therapeutics (LXEO) are in the spotlight following updates.

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Globus Medical (GMED) Gets FDA Nod for ExcelsiusFlex, ACTIFY 3D

Globus Medical (GMED) gets the FDA 510(k) clearance for its ExcelsiusFlex with Total Knee Arthroplasty application and ACTIFY 3D Total Knee System.

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Maharathi Basu

5 Broker-Loved Stocks to Keep a Tab On as Inflation Cools

Investors would do well to monitor stocks like American Axle (AXL), Dana (DAN), AMC Entertainment (AMC), Centene (CNC) and Archer Daniels (ADM) for higher returns.

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Bayer (BAYRY) Meets Primary Goal in Nubeqa Expanded-Use Study

Bayer (BAYRY) meets the primary goal in the phase III study evaluating the darolutamide/ADT combo without docetaxel in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer patients.

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Ultragenyx (RARE) Aligns With FDA on Phase III Neuro Study Plans

Ultragenyx (RARE) reaches alignment with the FDA regarding the pivotal phase III study design and endpoints for GTX-102 for Angelman syndrome, which is scheduled to be initiated later this year.

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Is QIAGEN (QGEN) a Good Investment Now? Key Factors to Note

QIAGEN's (QGEN) progress in test menu expansion, prospects in molecular diagnostics and strong solvency bode well.

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Novartis (NVS) Tops on Q2 Earnings, Ups Operating Income View

Novartis' (NVS) second-quarter earnings and sales beat estimates. Based on strong momentum, the company raises its operating income outlook for 2024.

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Nilanjan Banerjee

Navigate Market Turbulence With These 4 Low-Beta Stocks

It is imperative to build a portfolio of low-beta stocks to sail through a volatile market. Cool Company (CLCO), Corcept Therapeutics (CORT), TXO Partners (TXO), & JOYY (YY) are well-poised to gain.

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Zacks.com featured highlights include ADMA Biologics, American Superconductor, biote, Lincoln Educational Services and Corcept Therapeutics

ADMA Biologics, American Superconductor, biote, Lincoln Educational Services and Corcept Therapeutics have been highlighted in this Screen of The Week article.

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Elevance Health's (ELV) Q2 Earnings Beat on Lower Benefit Expense

Elevance Health's (ELV) Q2 results gain on strong product revenue growth in the Carelon business and a reduced overall expense level. Adjusted earnings are reiterated to be at a minimum of $37.20 per share in 2024.

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AngioDynamics (ANGO) Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, Gross Margin Down

AngioDynamics (ANGO) registers overall strong top-line results on a pro-forma basis in fourth-quarter fiscal 2024, driven by strength in the Med Tech business.

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Smith & Nephew's (SNN) CATALYSTEM System Gets FDA Clearance

Smith & Nephew (SNN) announces the receipt of FDA clearance for its new CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System, which is intended to address the demands of primary hip surgery.

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UnitedHealth Rises on Q2 Earnings Beat: ETFs to Gain

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2024 results as it breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate on both earnings and revenues.

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AMN Healthcare (AMN) Unveils ShiftWise Flex Manager Hub App

AMN Healthcare's (AMN) Manager Hub app, part of the ShiftWise Flex platform, revolutionizes workforce management for healthcare organizations with enhanced mobile capabilities and comprehensive insights.

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ORIC Pharmaceuticals (ORIC) Up on Collaboration With Bayer & JNJ

ORIC Pharmaceuticals (ORIC) teams up with Bayer and Johnson & Johnson for a phase I study on ORIC-944 in patients with metastatic prostate cancer. Its shares rise on the news.

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Housing Starts Increased More Than Expected

Housing Starts Increased More Than Expected

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FDA Accepts Lexicon's (LXRX) NDA for Type I Diabetes Drug

The FDA accepts Lexicon's (LXRX) resubmission seeking approval for sotagliflozin to treat adults with type 1 diabetes. A final decision is expected by Dec 20.

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Arcutis (ARQT) Stock Rises 31% in the Past Month: Here's Why

Arcutis (ARQT) rises 30.9% in a month after the label expansion of its marketed product, Zoryve cream 0.15%, for the AD indication in adult and pediatric patients aged six years and older.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Merck and Pfizer

Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, Merck and Pfizer have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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