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3 Big Pharma Companies With the Best Projected Return on Investment
Some projections are easier than others. Research firm EvaluatePharma recently published its report of where the pharmaceutical industry could be in 2022. One of the firm's projections was which big
3 Stocks to Supplement Your Social Security Income
Most American retirees depend on Social Security for at least half their retirement income. While it has been a reliable source of income for generations, Social Security's future looks a lot shakier
Does Puma Biotechnology's Approval Make It Worth More?
Puma Biotechnology's (NASDAQ: PBYI) roller-coaster ride to approval is finally over. After fits and starts in clinical trials, the FDA gave the company's breast cancer drug, Nerlynx, a green light
UnitedHealth Group's Sales Surge Above $50 Billion, Despite Exiting Obamacare
UnitedHealth Group's (NYSE: UNH) decision to stop selling Obamacare plans this year hasn't dented its momentum. The nation's biggest health insurer reported sales of $50 billion in the second quarter
How Risky Is Organovo Holdings, Inc.?
You probably won't be shocked to learn that Organovo Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONVO) has historically been a risky stock. After all, the share price of the 3D bioprinting company dropped nearly 36% in
Here's Why Quidel Corporation Is Rising Today
Shares of Quidel Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL), a company focused on diagnostic testing equipment, rose 11% as of 11:45 a.m. EDT on Tuesday in response to the announcement that it is acquiring a few
UnitedHealth Sees a Healthier Future
Healthcare is front and center in Washington once more, and lawmakers have made little progress toward making anticipated changes on the insurance front. In the absence of more reform efforts, health
Despite Falling Drug Sales, Johnson & Johnson Remains Optimistic
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) owes much of its recent success to the strength of its pharmaceutical division. Even though the company also has extensive exposure to other parts of the healthcare
5 Big Pharma Stocks With the Best Drug Pipelines
Big pharma companies can't rest on their laurels. Continual research and development is critical to ensure long-term success. Some of that R&D pays off more than others, though.Market research firm
5 Ways Gilead Sciences Could Spend Its Cash Hoard
Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) has a growth problem.Long known for its enormous HIV franchise and market share, Gilead branched out into hepatitis C (HCV) in 2012. While that market provided plenty of
Forget GW Pharmaceuticals: These 2 Stocks Are Better Buys
Yes, GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH) is the biggest marijuana-focused biotech stock on the market. The company's promising cannabinoid Epidiolex could very well become a blockbuster success story in
3 Healthcare Stocks for Ambitious Investors
While we Fools generally prefer to invest in companies that have battle-tested business models, we do recognize that it can be a smart idea to swing for the fences every now and then.So which stocks
4 Things That Matter When Johnson & Johnson Reports Its Second-Quarter Results
It's that time again, folks: Earnings season is kicking into full swing. And with that comes healthcare conglomerate Johnson & Johnson's (NYSE: JNJ) quarterly report, which often sets the tone for the
Should Mazor Robotics' Investors Fear the Incoming Competition?
Many industry experts believe that the robotic surgery market is on the cusp of a dramatic expansion. For example, a recent report from marketsandmarkets.com predicts that the market will grow from
3 Small Biotech Stocks Being Run by Proven Winners
Great leaders are important in any industry, but perhaps they're even more valuable in biotech, where any number of clinical-stage and regulatory obstacles can derail drug research and send share
These 3 Stocks Have Doubled Investors' Money in 2017
The stock market has done well so far in 2017, with gains of almost 10% for the S&P 500 and even greater rises for some other major market benchmarks. A small number of top-performing stocks have done
Will the Drug Pricing Executive Order Help Big Pharma?
The cost of healthcare has climbed at a rate considerably above that of inflation, and high drug costs are a big factor. During his campaign, President Trump indicated that he would take steps to
Pfizer Is Set to Lose Its No. 1 Spot Among Drugmakers: Here's Why It Doesn't Matter
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) stands at the top of the mountain when it comes to prescription drug sales. Last year, the big pharma company made $45.9 billion from prescription drugs, well ahead of runners-up
These 3 Charts Don't Lie: Gilead Sciences Needs an Acquisition
Pretty much everyone familiar with Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ: GILD) wants the company to make an acquisition. Many think the big biotech desperately needs one (or more) to reenergize the lethargic
Roundtable: 1 Stock I'm Never Selling
Stocks that are worth buying and holding for exceptionally long periods of time are far less common than most investors may think. Changes in underlying market conditions, after all, can knock even
5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Veeva Systems Inc.
Few stocks have been as hot in 2017 as Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV). Shares of the cloud-based application provider are up more than 56% -- near the stock's all-time high set in late May. Veeva has
Is It Too Late to Get In on This Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Corcept Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CORT) is one hot biotech stock no matter how you look at it. Shares have nearly quintupled in value in just three years. So far in 2017, Corcept stock is up around 70%.
What Managed Care Organizations Are, and How Investors Can Profit From Them
Most Americans get their healthcare through a managed care organization, but nearly no one truly knows the ins and outs of the health insurance program they have. Managed care organizations are plans
Why You're Smart to Buy Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock
You might look at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) stock and shake your head at its valuation. After soaring more than 70% so far in 2017, shares of the biotech now trade at a whopping 180 times
3 Stocks That Turned $1,000 Into at Least $2,017 in 12 Months
Although there is some truth in the saying that it takes money to make money, that doesn't mean investors can't start small and reap big rewards. With little more than $1,000 in your account, you can