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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

ILMN Stock – The New Illumina Human Genome Machine Is a Game Changer

Illumina says it has developed a DNA sequencing machine that can scan a genome for under $1,000, sending ILMN stock higher.

Trade of the Day: UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

Trends aren’t random in the stock market today and, therefore, technicians have compelling historical evidence of the value of their methods.

5 Biotech Stocks With Big Catalysts on the Horizon

Announcements from, or about, these biotech stocks could greatly inflate their values ... or completely deflate them.

ICPT: Time to Catch a Rising Star With Intercept Stock?

It's never too late to invest in a long-term winner, and pharmaceutical player Intercept is on a long-term run. Here's why you should join the race...

ACT: Actavis’s Growth Potential Anything But Generic

Pharmaceutical company Actavis is at the forefront on the production of biologic drugs, and stands to profit from them well into the future. It's a buy!

XBI – Be Careful With This Biotech ETF After Its Violent Breakout

After last week's breakout and rally, the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) is well overbought. Traders must closely watch Intercept Pharmaceuticals (ICPT).

GILD: Get on While Biotech Remains Hot

The bulls seemingly are unwilling to cast off biotech. And among the sector's biggest stocks, Gilead Sciences (GILD) has the most appealing setup.

Trade of the Day: Gilead Sciences (GILD)

Use the low-volume atmosphere around the New Year’s holiday to establish positions at a discount.

Trade of the Day: HCA Corp. (HCA)

I see one blue-chip chart after another showing upward momentum continuing for the next two weeks ahead.

The One Stock You Must Sell Now Is Eli Lilly

Eli Lilly's in a position where patents are coming off faster than new products are coming on board, a bad sign for a stock you should sell right now....

Trade of the Day: PerkinElmer (PKI)

With our indicators returning to bullish mode, you should return to favoring bullish options trades over bearish ones.

5 Pharma Stocks to Buy for Big Dividends

Drugmakers aren't known for big dividends, but the pharmaceutical industry can actually offer something for income investors.

Alzheimer’s Stocks Are a Stealth Opportunity

Alzheimer's stocks could mean huge rewards for investors, but as always, you have to pick the right ones. Here are three with solid prospects.

Are You Prepared for a Stronger Dollar?

What happens to the stock market if the U.S. dollar rallies? This question isn’t getting much press, but dollar strength could surprise the markets in 2014.

Don’t Buy Orexigen on Diet Pill Hopes

Orexigen Therapeutics joins VIVUS and Arena Pharmaceuticals in an industry that's brought nothing but disappointment to investors: weight-loss drugs.

Ask Louis: What Is Your Favorite Sector Right Now?

I'm always asked what sector I'm bullish on right now, and today I'd have to say the answer is healthcare, biotech, and pharmaceuticals. Here's why.

Why Shares of SRPT Stock Sank 65%

Sarepta Therapeutics stock plunged in Tuesday trading on a widening quarterly loss and a negative report on a key drug from the FDA.

What Valuations Are Trying to Tell Investors Right Now

Based on current valuations, the defensive consumer staples, utilities and healthcare sectors remain expensive. Where can you find better opportunities?

Trade of the Day: Boston Scientific (BSX)

Wall Street has been selling Boston Scientific (BSX) since it reported earnings, yet put options are still reasonably priced.