Technical Scrutiny: Isis Pharma, Community Health Systems, ZIOPHARM Oncology, and Alere

LONDON, July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

The U.S. equity market kicked off the third quarter of 2013 on a positive note as all three benchmark indexes edged higher on Monday, July 1, 2013. Stocks gained as better-than-expected ISM manufacturing and construction spending data lifted market sentiment. However, all three benchmark indexes finished well off their session highs. The healthcare sector was among the major gainers in the S&P 500 on Monday, and the major movers in this sector included ISIS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ISIS), Community Health Systems (NYSE: CYH), ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIOP), and Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR). AAAResearchReports.com tracked ISIS, CYH, ZIOP, and ALR. These reports can be seen for free at:

http://www.aaaresearchreports.com/register/  

Shares in ISIS Pharmaceuticals Inc. surged on Monday, hitting a 52-week high of $29.08. The stock finished 5.95% higher at $28.47. A total of 1.69 million shares were traded which is slightly above the daily average volume of 1.65 million. ISIS Pharma's shares are currently trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. In the last three months, the company's shares have gained 67.27%, thus outperforming the S&P 500. Download free research on ISIS by signing up now at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/ISIS070213.pdf

Community Health Systems' stock edged higher on Monday, extending its gains from previous trading sessions. The company's shares closed the day 0.32% higher at $47.03 after oscillating between $46.84 and $47.56. A total of 664,938 shares were traded which is below the daily average volume of 1.19 million. The company's shares have gained 1.49% in the last three trading sessions, but have declined 2.08% in the last three months. Moreover, the stock is currently trading near its 52-week high of $51.29. Register for today's free analysis on CYH at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/CYH070213.pdf

Shares in ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc. fluctuated between $2.07 and $2.23 before closing the day flat at $2.11. A total of 615,496 shares were traded which is below the daily average volume of 1.86 million. ZIOPHARM's shares have gained 6.57% in the last three trading sessions and 19.89% in the last three months. A free report on ZIOP can be accessed by registering at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/ZIOP070213.pdf

Alere Inc.'s stock rose sharply on Monday, tracking gains in the broader market. The company's shares ended the day 2.24% higher at $25.05 after oscillating between $24.53 and $25.22. A total of 526,399 shares were traded which is above the daily average volume of 473,067. Alere's shares have fallen 2.19% in the last three months. The stock is still trading above its 200-day moving average. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on ALR for free at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/ALR070213.pdf

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