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Healthcare encompasses a wide range of organized services to prevent, treat, and diagnose medical needs and mental illnesses. The $336 billion market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8% until 2030, demonstrating the necessity of adequate healthcare. Healthcare companies, ranging from retailer CVS to insurance giant UnitedHealth, provide these services to a massive customer base.

Recent Healthcare Stocks Articles

Trade of the Day: Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA) and Mylan (MYL)

Recent price shocks in biotech stocks is a good example of the risks investors may be exposed to as healthcare continues to become more complicated.

Buy Biotech’s Burst Bubble… Just Not Quite Yet

Delay purchases unless several strong days of selling drive it to its 200-day moving average.

4 Ways to Play the Boom in Biotech Stocks

Whether you love risk or hate it, there's a way to invest in red-hot biotech stocks. Here are four options for investors of all different tolerances.

Purdue’s Pill Success Is Bad News for Zogenix Zohydro, ZGNX Stock

Purdue Pharma's plans to pursue FDA approval of its back-pain medication could mean the end of a Zogenix drug, sending ZGNX stock plunging.

Is It Too Late to Buy the Rally in Small Caps?

Small cap stocks have delivered stellar returns in 2014, but the rally may be getting overextended. Is there any opportunity left for small caps?

5 Biotech Stocks Promising Future Rewards

Biotech is one of the dynamic sectors in our economy, and in the stock market as well. These 5 biotech stocks are solid buys in our Portfolio Grader model.

MYL Earnings Momentum Propels Mylan Stock to a Buy

Biogeneric drugmaker Mylan is undergoing soaring growth based on its backlog of generics waiting for U.S government approval to market. Mylan stock is a buy

5 Biotech Stocks That Are Buyout Candidates

These biotech stocks are this year's top M&A candidates. But even if they're not acquired, they're solid biopharma investments.

This Biotech Bubble Is Bound to Burst

Biotech stocks have been hot thanks to a wave of M&A speculation. That wave, however, has run its course, putting these stocks and biotech ETFs at risk.

3 Healthcare Stocks That Look Ripe to Rally

All healthcare stocks are not created equal, but these three are currently trading in promising technical patterns that signal more upside.

Trade of the Day: CVS Caremark (CVS)

Is this move worth $2 billion in PR and publicity? We think it is and it looks like most CVS stock investors agree.

Regeneron: REGN Stock Takes Out All the Stops

After already rallying for a few days, REGN stock on Tuesday shifted into a new gear and broke out to new all-time highs. What's next for Regeneron?

Trade of the Day: Stemline Therapeutics (STML)

Technicals can certainly give insight into big-name stocks–but they really shine in finding the best stocks to buy that might not have crossed your radar.

Among Biotechs, Amgen Stock Offers Dividend Income

Biotech giant AMGN has a nice benefit Amgen stock in that it pays a dividend. With a low payout ratio, investors should look for increases in the future.

Healthcare Stocks: No Longer a Sure Thing

Healthcare stocks have outperformed in recent years, but investors need to be selective with valuations that now are at richer levels.

AMGN: Amgen Stock Future Looks Bright for Investors

Amgen released earnings that put a smile on investor's faces, and Amgen stock looks like a solid buy for the long term

MRK: Merck Stock a Strong Performer In the Pharma Space

Merck is one the most high profile companies in the pharmaceutical industry, and Merck stock is well worth a look for investors. I rate it a buy today.

BDSI Stock – New Chronic Pain Drug Sends BioDelivery Soaring

Good results from a late-stage trial for a drug from BioDelivery Sciences sent BDSI stock surging in Friday trading.

Under Obamacare, Risks Grow for High-Margin Drug Stocks

The implementation of Obamacare means that reimbursement rates for certain drugs will be cut. Here's what that means for drug stocks like Questcor.