Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at the close of trading
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were mixed at the close of trading: Becton, Dickinson & Co. fell $.76 or .6 percent, to $125.07.
FDA will ask advisers whether Chantix's bolded suicide warning should be dropped from label
The Food and Drug Administration will ask a panel of experts later this week whether a bold-letter warning on the anti-smoking drug Chantix should be removed based on company-supported evidence that the drug does not cause suicidal behavior.
AP Exclusive: About 70 hospital staff members were involved in care of Dallas Ebola patient
They drew his blood, put tubes down his throat and wiped up his diarrhea.
Johnson & Johnson hikes 2014 forecast a third time after topping quarter expectations
Johnson & Johnson is raising its 2014 earnings forecast a third time after trumping analyst expectations for its recently concluded quarter.
Medical Devices companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top medical devices companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Allergan fell $2.27 or 1.2 percent, to $185.35.
Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Baxter International Inc. fell $.52 or .7 percent, to $70.73.
Biotechnology companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Amgen Inc. fell $1.25 or .9 percent, to $136.14.
Top 10 Nasdaq-traded stocks posting largest percentage increases
A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on Nasdaq at 1 p.m.: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. rose 21.1 percent to $88.22.
Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top health care equipment companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Becton, Dickinson & Co. fell $.36 or .3 percent, to $127.51.
Managed Care companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top managed care companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Aetna fell $.19 or .2 percent, to $77.47.
Health Care Equipment companies shares down at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top health care equipment companies are down at 10 a.m.: Becton, Dickinson & Co. fell $.32 or .3 percent, to $127.55.
Biotechnology companies shares down at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top biotechnology companies are down at 10 a.m.: Amgen Inc. fell $.88 or .6 percent, to $136.51.
Pharmaceuticals companies shares down at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are down at 10 a.m.: Baxter International Inc. fell $.38 or .5 percent, to $70.87.
Medical Devices companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top medical devices companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Allergan fell $1.25 or .7 percent, to $186.36.
Prime to buy 6 California hospitals in escalating battle with organized labor
Prime Healthcare Services Inc. agreed to buy six nonprofit Catholic hospitals in California in an escalating battle with organized labor.
Justice Department reaches $38 million settlement with operator of nursing homes
A nursing home chain has agreed to pay $38 million to resolve allegations that it billed Medicare and Medicaid for substandard care at dozens of facilities around the country, the Justice Department said.
Medical Devices companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top medical devices companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Allergan rose $1.84 or 1.0 percent, to $189.39.
Managed Care companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top managed care companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Aetna rose $.34 or .4 percent, to $78.96.
Biotechnology companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Amgen Inc. rose $1.99 or 1.4 percent, to $139.57.
Managed Care companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top managed care companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Aetna fell $.36 or .4 percent, to $79.67.