Stock Price Movements and Program Launches Reported by Healthcare Companies - Research Report on Merck, Abiomed, Alere, Raptor Pharmaceuticals and West Pharmaceutical Services

NEW YORK, November 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK), Abiomed Inc. (NASDAQ: ABMD), Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR), Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: RPTP), and West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Merck & Co. Inc. Research Report

On November 19, 2013, Merck & Co. Inc. (Merck) announced that its initiative, Merck for Mothers, has launched programs which are aimed at reducing the number of women across the US who die from and suffer severe complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. The Company stated that Merck for Mothers, which is already working in over 20 countries including Brazil, India, Senegal, Uganda and Zambia, is now working in the US to address the following areas: to enhance community initiatives so mothers have access to services that encourage good health during and beyond pregnancy; to implement standard approaches addressing obstetric emergencies; and to strengthen data collection and reviews to improve practices and patient care. Kenneth C. Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck stated, "The rate of maternal mortality is increasing here in the United States. The tragedy is that many of these deaths are actually preventable. Merck is working with partners around the globe to help improve the situation everywhere, including in the United States, to create a world where no woman dies while giving life." The Full Research Report on Merck & Co. Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/430d_MRK

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Abiomed Inc. Research Report

On November 21, 2013, Abiomed Inc.'s (Abiomed) stock closed at $28.37, reflecting a 4.03% increase. The Company' stock was up by 5.11% over the past three trading days, compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average which went up by 0.21% during the same trading period. The Full Research Report on Abiomed Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/ea34_ABMD

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Alere Inc. Research Report

On November 21, 2013, Alere Inc.'s (Alere) stock went up by 0.80% closing at $32.89 per share. The Company's stock was down 1.26% over the previous three trading sessions, compared to the S&P 500, which was up by 0.24% during the same trading period. The Full Research Report on Alere Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/5da1_ALR

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Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. Research Report

On November 21, 2013, Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp.'s (Raptor Pharmaceuticals) stock was up by 7.83%, closing at $13.22. Over the past three trading sessions, the Company's stock was up by 9.98%, compared to the Nasdaq Composite, which went up by 0.51% during the same trading period. The Full Research Report on Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/a001_RPTP

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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Research Report

On November 21, 2013, West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.'s (West Pharmaceutical Services) stock was up by 3.13% closing the day at $48.80. The Company's stock went up by 3.11% over the past three trading sessions, compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which went up by 0.21% during the same trading period. The Full Research Report on West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/39a2_WST

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