Healthcare Stocks Under Review -- Exact Sciences, Great Basin Scientific, Agilent Technologies, and Thermo Fisher Scientific
NEW YORK, September 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
The Medical Laboratories market continues to grow at a fast pace due to scientific advances and aging population. This segment includes bacteriological, histological, pathological and chemical analysis, urinalysis, and dental and medical X-rays. Stocks under assessment on Stock-Callers.com today are: Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: EXAS), Great Basin Scientific Inc. (NASDAQ: GBSN), Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A), and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their free research reports in PDF format at:
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Exact Sciences
On Wednesday, shares in Exact Sciences Corp. recorded a trading volume of 2.61 million shares. The stock ended the day at $19.43, climbing 2.16%. The Company's shares have gained 0.21% in the last one month, 162.57% over the previous three months, and 110.51% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 18.22% and 103.60%, respectively. Furthermore, shares of Exact Sciences, which focuses on developing products for the early detection and prevention of various cancers, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 57.58.
On August 11th, 2016, Exact Sciences announced that Health Care Service Corp., the nation's fourth largest health insurer, and Florida Blue recently updated their medical policies to cover Cologuard. With these policy updates, 80 million people are insured by commercial plans with positive medical policies regarding Cologuard. Including Medicare, Cologuard is now covered for 62 percent of its total target population. Sign up and read the free research report on EXAS at:
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Great Basin Scientific
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Great Basin Scientific Inc.'s stock finished yesterday's session 19.95% lower at $0.15. A total volume of 11.92 million shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 3.80 million shares. The Company's shares are trading below their 50-day moving average by 78.49%. Furthermore, shares of Great Basin Scientific, which develops and commercializes molecular diagnostic systems that are designed to test hospital-acquired infections, have an RSI of 17.33.
On September 06th, 2016, the company announced that it received a delisting warning from Nasdaq after 30 consecutive days of its common stock trading below the $1 minimum bid price, making it non-compliant with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The Company will have until February 27th, 2017 to regain compliance by maintaining a minimum bid price of $1 for a minimum 10 consecutive days at any time within the next 180 days. Great Basin Scientific stated that it has already taken definitive steps to comply with the Listing Rule, in that it is seeking shareholders' approval for a reverse stock split during the Annual Meeting of Stockholders being held on September 12th, 2016. The complimentary research report on GBSN can be downloaded at:
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Agilent Technologies
At the closing bell on Wednesday, shares in Santa Clara, California headquartered Agilent Technologies Inc. rose 0.34%, ending the day at $47.11. The stock recorded a trading volume of 1.54 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 2.35% in the previous three months and 13.30% since the start of this year. The stock is trading 1.03% above its 50-day moving average and 12.16% above its 200-day moving average. Moreover, shares of Agilent Technologies, which provides application focused solutions to the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets worldwide, have an RSI of 50.17.
On August 30th, 2016, Agilent Technologies unveiled a new addition to its industry-leading line of gas chromatographs. The Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC solution offers users new innovative technology that will help laboratories meet operational, scientific and financial goals. Register for free on Stock-Callers.com and access the latest report on A at:
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, Massachusetts headquartered Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.'s stock ended the day 0.33% lower at $150.50. A total volume of 1.52 million shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 1.31 million shares. The Company's shares have gained 6.32% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading 4.85% above its 200-day moving average. Additionally, shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific, which provides analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software, and services for research, manufacturing, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics worldwide, have an RSI of 37.86.
On September 7th, 2016, the company announced that it has priced an offering of €1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of its 0.750% senior notes due 2024 and €600 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.375% senior notes due 2028 at the issue prices of 99.122% of the principal amount and 99.748% of the principal amount, respectively. The issuance of the notes is expected to close on or about September 12th, 2016. Thermo Fisher intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to finance a portion of the estimated $4.2 billion purchase price for its acquisition of FEI Company and to pay certain associated costs. Get free access to your research report on TMO at:
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