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Moumi Mondal

CVS' Aetna Wins Big on 2026 MA Star Ratings: How to Play the Stock?

CVS' Aetna shines in 2026 Medicare Star Ratings, with more than 81% of members in four-star plans, fueling a 73.5% YTD stock surge and strong investor momentum.

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Zacks Equity Research

Pulse Biosciences Unveils Promising First-in-Human Data for nPulse

PLSE unveils strong first-in-human data for its nPulse Cardiac Surgical System, showcasing safety, speed, and durable AF treatment potential.

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Santanu Roy

Beat the Market the Zacks Way: MariMed, Xeris Biopharma, Lam Research in Focus

MariMed, Xeris Biopharma and Lam Research shine as Zacks' proven stock strategies continue to beat the market despite turmoil.

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Rimmi Singhi

5 Value Picks to Ride Out US-China Trade Rift & Government Shutdown

Amid U.S.-China tensions and the U.S. government shutdown, five high-earnings-yield value stocks stand out for long-term investors.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include StoneCo, Universal Health Services, Integer Holdings and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock

Zacks highlights STNE, UHS, ITGR, and GLDD as value stocks with strong cash flow and growth potential amid earnings and government shutdown concerns.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Defensive Stocks to Watch as Trade Tensions Resurface: GILD, JNJ, KR

With investors on edge as the world's two largest economies go head-to-head again, seeking out stocks that can offer defensive safety in the portfolio may be necessary

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Zacks Equity Research

BD Stock Down Despite Tie-Up to Boost Single-Cell Sequencing Workflow

BDX teams with Opentrons to automate single-cell sequencing, advancing its multiomics and biosciences strategy.

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Urmimala Biswas

3 Medical Service Industry Stocks Poised to Counter Workforce Issues

Here are three resilient medical services stocks, Labcorp, Charles River Laboratories and Teladoc, that are poised to outperform amid staffing shortages and digital healthcare growth.

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Sumit Singh

4 Value Stocks to Buy as Markets Eye Earnings and Government Shutdown

As markets brace for the ongoing government shutdown and earnings season, low Price-to-Cash-Flow stocks like STNE, UHS, ITGR & GLDD offer attractive value opportunities.

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Aparajita Dutta

5 Low-Leverage Stocks to Buy as Market Takes a Tumble

As markets tumble, low-leverage stocks like RMD, SAFRY, PNR, CASY, and DRS offer safer investment options for steady returns.

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Zacks Equity Research

OVID Stock Soars 39% in a Month Following Upbeat Epilepsy Study Data

Ovid Therapeutics jumps 39% in a month after phase I epilepsy study data show superior efficacy of its lead candidate, OV329, hinting at best-in-class potential.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Retain PacBio Stock in Your Portfolio for Now

PACB's Q2 beat, expanding Revio and Vega systems and growing clinical traction highlight its innovation-led recovery despite longer purchasing cycles.

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Zacks Equity Research

GE Healthcare Partners With Erasmus to Advance Precision Cancer Care

GEHC's collaboration with Erasmus MC aims to advance precision oncology using next-gen total body PET/CT and AI imaging innovations.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stock to Buy for October 10th

SPRO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stock list on October 10, 2025.

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Ahan Chakraborty

Can Novo Nordisk's Aggressive Deal-Making Offset Semaglutide Reliance?

NVO's $4.7B acquisition of Akero Therapeutics adds a late-stage MASH therapy to its obesity-linked pipeline, advancing its expansion goal beyond semaglutide.

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Anirudha Bhagat

Grab These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margin to Maximize Returns

Let's take a look at four stocks, AVO, ELMD, GLDD and CENX, with stellar net profit margins and rising EPS estimates that can help create a winning portfolio.

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Sridatri Sarkar

TEM Expands Partnership With Northwestern Medicine Amid AI Boom

Tempus AI deepens its collaboration with Northwestern Medicine, embedding its AI co-pilot David directly into the health system's EHR to boost clinical efficiency.

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Zacks Equity Research

Abbott to Report Q3 Earnings: Medical Devices Arm in Focus

ABT's Q3 results may show strength in Medical Devices and Nutrition, offsetting softness in Diagnostics.

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Zacks Equity Research

Ecolab Brings Direct-to-Chip Cooling Monitoring to Southeast Asia

ECL debuts its 3D TRASAR direct-to-chip cooling monitoring in Singapore, boosting efficiency and sustainability in data centers.

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Zacks Equity Research

OMI Reshapes Portfolio With $375 Million Sale to Platinum Equity

Owens & Minor sharpens its focus on home-based care with a $375M divestiture to Platinum Equity, unlocking cash, tax benefits, and long-term upside through a retained equity stake.

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Neogen Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat, Stock Climbs

NEOG's Q1 earnings decline 42.9% year over year, while revenues of $209.2 million top the consensus mark.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Launch of Foot and Ankle Trauma Solutions May Boost ZBH Stock

Zimmer Biomet expands its foot & ankle trauma lineup with Gorilla Pilon Fusion & Phantom TTC Trauma Nail launches.

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Zacks Equity Research

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Ardent Health Stock?

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

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Zacks Equity Research

ISRG Shares Rise as FDA Clears AI Integration for Ion Platform

Intuitive Surgical shares climb after FDA clears AI-driven upgrades for its Ion platform, boosting precision and efficiency in lung biopsies.

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Debanjana Dey

Hims & Hers Expands Personalized Care Access Via Telehealth Platform

HIMS expands its AI-powered telehealth platform, boosting personalized care and eyeing international growth in 2026.

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