Medical Equipment Stocks on Investors' Radar -- Abbott, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and EnteroMedics
NEW YORK, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Stock-Callers.com revisits the Medical Appliances and Equipment industry, which includes companies that are engaged in the manufacture of medical instruments such as dental and surgical appliances. For assessment today are: Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE: BSX), Medtronic PLC (NYSE: MDT), and EnteroMedics Inc. (NASDAQ: ETRM). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their comprehensive and free reports at:
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Abbott
On Tuesday, shares in Abbott Park, Illinois headquartered Abbott Laboratories saw a slight decline of 0.84%, ending the day at $43.76. The stock recorded a trading volume of 6.78 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 9.22% over the previous three months and 15.37% since the start of this year. The stock is trading above its 200-day moving average by 5.28%. Moreover, shares of Abbott Labs, which manufactures and sells health care products worldwide, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 47.17.
On April 14th, 2017, Abbott Labs and Alere Inc. announced that they have agreed to amend the existing terms of their agreement for Abbott's acquisition of Alere. Under the amended terms, Abbott will pay $51 per common share to acquire Alere for a new expected equity value of approximately $5.3 billion, reduced from the originally expected equity value of approximately $5.8 billion.
On April 20th, 2017, research firm Barclays reiterated its 'Overweight' rating on the Company's stock with an increase of the target price from $50 a share to $52 a share. ABT complete research report is just a click away and free at:
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Boston Scientific
Shares in Marlborough, Massachusetts headquartered Boston Scientific Corp. ended the day 0.70% higher at $25.74. A total volume of 10.26 million shares was traded, which was above their three months average volume of 7.88 million shares. In the last month and the previous three months, the stock has gained 5.84% and 9.35%, respectively. Additionally, the Company's shares have advanced 19.00% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 4.06% and 9.87%, respectively. Furthermore, shares of Boston Scientific, which develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices for use in various interventional medical specialties worldwide, have an RSI of 68.29.
On April 18th, 2017, Boston Scientific has initiated a worldwide study that will evaluate the survival benefit of patients treated with the EMBLEM™ MRI Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator System, who are aged 65 and older, with a history of prior heart attack, diabetes, and moderately reduced left ventricular ejection fraction. This subset of patients is at increased risk for sudden cardiac arrest, but not currently considered guideline-appropriate candidates for implantable cardiac defibrillators. The complimentary report on BSX can be downloaded at:
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Medtronic
At the close of trading on Tuesday, shares in Dublin, Ireland headquartered Medtronic PLC finished 1.38% higher at $81.76 with a total trading volume of 4.24 million shares. The stock has advanced 0.94% in the last one month, 11.33% over the previous three months, and 15.39% on an YTD basis. The Company's shares are trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 1.63% and 1.61%, respectively. Additionally, shares of Medtronic, which manufactures and sells device-based medical therapies worldwide, have an RSI of 62.39.
On April 24th, 2017, Medtronic launched its new StealthStation™ technology at the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons annual conference in Los Angeles. StealthStation technology has been a mainstay in neurosurgery suites for the past 25 years, being used in more than 2.25 million procedures. With the new StealthStation™ S8 model, the Company brings an advanced solution to neurosurgeons with enhanced workflows, efficiencies, and more comprehensive data integration, providing useful surgical navigation information. Sign up for your complimentary research report on MDT at:
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EnteroMedics
St. Paul, Minnesota headquartered EnteroMedics Inc.'s shares recorded a trading volume of 375,050 shares at the end of yesterday's session. The stock closed the day 9.59% lower at $4.15. The Company's shares have advanced 107.50% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading above its 200-day moving average by 46.95%. Additionally, shares of EnteroMedics, which focuses on the design and development of devices that use neuroblocking technology to treat obesity, metabolic diseases, and other gastrointestinal disorders, have an RSI of 16.23.
On April 24th, 2017, EnteroMedics announced that it has been named a 2017 Bronze Edison Award Winner by the internationally renowned Edison Awards™ in the Health and Wellness category for its vBloc®Neurometabolic Therapy for the treatment of obesity. The Edison Awards, inspired by Thomas Edison's persistence and inventiveness, recognize innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy. Award winners were announced April 20th, 2017 at the Edison Awards Annual Gala in New York City. Get free access to your research report on ETRM at:
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