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Indrajit Bandyopadhyay

3 Undervalued Medical Instrument Stocks Poised to Grow in 2026

FMS, IART and STE trade below historical valuations. Easing cost pressure and improved execution set the stage for potential upside in 2026 for these companies.

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Here's Why You Should Retain American International Stock for Now

AIG is positioned for growth on divestitures, cost controls, GenAI adoption and strong cash returns despite lagging the industry.

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Intuitive Surgical Stock Dips on Q4 Preliminary Revenue Results

ISRG posts strong preliminary Q4 and full-year 2025 revenue growth, but shares dip as investors weigh procedure trends, margins and outlook.

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DexCom Stock Declines Following Strong Preliminary Q4 Results

DXCM posts strong preliminary Q4 and full-year 2025 revenue growth, beating estimates, though shares slip after the announcement.

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Kaibalya Pravo Dey

President Trump's Great Healthcare Plan: How Insurers Are Impacted?

President Trump's Great Healthcare Plan targets drug prices, subsidies and transparency. If implemented, it can boost competition in healthcare, impacting UNH, CNC, HUM & ELV.

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Here's Why You Should Hold DexCom Stock in Your Portfolio for Now

DXCM looks poised for growth as CGM demand expands, G7 and One+ adoption accelerates, and strong Q4 results support a hold stance.

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Indrajit Bandyopadhyay

3 Undervalued Medical Instrument Stocks Poised to Grow in 2026

FMS, IART and STE trade below historical valuations. Easing cost pressure and improved execution set the stage for potential upside in 2026 for these companies.

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Ekta Bagri

Will KROS Stock's Restructuring Efforts Reap Rewards for Investors?

Keros Therapeutics sharpens focus on KER-065 for DMD, cuts staff 45%, shelves cibotercept, and plans a phase II trial in Q1 2026 with cash runway into 2028.

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Zacks Equity Research

Erasca Stock Surges 42% in a Week: Here's What You Should Know

ERAS stock jumps 42% in a week after early phase I solid tumors study data for ERAS-0015 shows encouraging responses, favourable safety and faster-than-expected enrollment.

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Implied Volatility Surging for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to VRTX stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Sundeep Ganoria

ANIP vs. TEVA: Which Drug Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?

ANI Pharmaceuticals' rare disease growth, led by surging Cortrophin Gel sales, is outpacing Teva's slower sales momentum in this head-to-head stock comparison.

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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Pacira BioSciences Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to PCRX stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Sumit Singh

Amazon & 3 More Stocks With Strong Interest Coverage Worth Buying

AMZN, LRN, EAT and CAH boast strong interest coverage ratios, signaling solid financial footing and growth potential.

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Moumi Mondal

Hologic Leads Campaign to Emphasize Routine Cervical Cancer Screening

HOLX launches Ultimate Defense, a new U.S. campaign that urges routine Pap + HPV screening to boost awareness and help curb rising underscreening.

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Bryan Hayes

Weekly Option Windfall: Leading Medical Imaging Giant Offers Attractive Entry

The rise of GEHC reflects its strong positioning in imaging, patient monitoring, and pharmaceutical diagnostics.

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Rajshree Sipani

Does UnitedHealth's MA Pilot Signal a New Rural Support Model?

UNH's six-month pilot speeds MA payments by ~50%, cutting cycles under 15 days to ease cash-flow strain for rural hospitals.

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CLOV Reports MA Membership Growth, Signals GAAP Profitability in 2026

Clover Health posts 53% AEP PPO membership growth, lifts total members to 153,000, and says the momentum positions it for GAAP net income profitability in 2026.

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Urbashi Dutta

Niche Focus & Regulation Shape the Future of Healthcare Firms

CPIX, NAII and ICCC lean into specialization, compliance and targeted growth to thrive in the niche healthcare markets.

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Apellis Stock Crashes 23% in a Week: Here's What You Should Know

APLS stock plunges 23% in a week after reporting $190 million in preliminary Q4 U.S. net product revenues, as weaker Syfovre sales and mixed Empaveli uptake disappoint investors.

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Masimo Stock Declines Despite Solid Preliminary Q4 Revenues

MASI posts strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 preliminary results with revenue and EPS above estimates, driven by core healthcare momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reasons to Retain QuidelOrtho Stock in Your Portfolio for Now

QDEL's decent Q3 2025 results and expanding diagnostics portfolio support near-term growth despite respiratory reliance and payer risks.

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PacBio Stock Up on HiFi Sequencing Adoption for Major SUDC Research

PACB stock jumps as HiFi whole-genome sequencing becomes first-line in major SUDC research, highlighting adoption momentum.

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Ahan Chakraborty

How Will Mounjaro and Zepbound Sales Aid LLY's Upcoming Q4 Results?

Eli Lilly's Q4 revenues are expected to reflect strong Mounjaro and Zepbound demand, as supply gains and global uptake offset pricing pressure.

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Zacks.com featured highlights include Universal Health Services, PNC Financial Services, Global Payments and BioMarin Pharmaceutical

Universal Health Services anchors a Zacks value screen as low price-to-cash-flow stocks gain appeal amid policy uncertainty.

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Bayer Stock Jumps on Nubeqa Outlook, Presents Pharma Strategy

BAYRY jumps 6.6% after partner Orion said Nubeqa sales tied to Bayer could top ???1B long term. Bayer also announced pharma priorities at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

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