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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.

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7 Biotech and Health Care Stocks to Buy

Biotechnology and health care companies are growing at an alarming rate. Do not miss the boat on some of fastest-growing companies among them.

Acquisitions, Strong Sales Keep Pfizer Dividend Strong

Despite stagnant revenue growth, good operating margins for Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) leaves room for cash-generating dividends for investors.

Ariad Pharmaceuticals Still Might Have Upside

Ariad Pharmaceuticals is up 120% in the past 12 months, mostly fueled on optimism over its trial leukemia treatment. But some analysts think the ceiling is higher.

Amgen CEO Says ‘I’m Leaving.’ Investors Say ‘Good Riddance’

After a decade as CEO, the oft-maligned Kevin Sharer will step down. That's giving shareholders holiday cheer as they bid the stock up on the news.

Amgen Getting Its Groove Back

As its CEO steps down, Amgen stock is breaking out. See the target for AMGN.

Researcher: J&J/Pharmacyclics Drug Could Be a Game-Changer

The experimental cancer drug Johnson & Johnson bought last week is receiving high praise, and could be "paradigm-shifting."

Covidien Follows Abbott With a Pharma Spin-Off

Could Sanofi, Novartis or GlaxoSmithKline be next to separate pharmaceutical development into a stand-alone company?

7 Feel-Good Pharma Stocks to Buy

Medicine is something few people can afford to go without during times of recession, making these pharma companies good sources of stability.

Pfizer Delivers Early Holiday Gifts to Shareholders

The company brings holiday cheer with its new stock repurchase program and dividend boost.

5 Winners in 2011 That Could Repeat in ’12

These S&P 500 standouts are poised for sequels in the coming year. All have a target price at least 11% higher than recent trading.

Is Danaher the Next Berkshire Hathaway?

This steadily growing company is a well-diversified player in tech and life sciences. See who we think could be the tech version of Berkshire.

Abbott Labs Spinoff Looks Like the Right Move

Shareholders would likely be better served by the company's prescription drug business standing alone. Here's why.

Intuitive Surgical Shares Are In the Pink

Shares have surged as the company continues to be the dominant player in a fast-growing health care sector.

Invest in the Biggest Trend in Health Care Now

This company is at the forefront of one of the top trends in health care. See the name you should be buying.

Why Eli Lilly Could Be a Lottery Stock Pick

If Eli Lilly is successful in delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s disease with its experimental drug, it could make Lipitor look like a mid-sized product. The odds?

5 Small-Cap Buys With Large Potential

Small cap stocks can be very risky, but very rewarding. These 5 do everything from mining to groceries -- and they can deliver big profits.

10 Game-Changing Health Care Stocks to Buy

These 10 diverse stocks are likely to improve their earnings and stock prices in 2012. Take a look.

Top 5 Emerging Growth Stocks for December

Louis Navellier's top five emerging growth stocks for December include standouts such as Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Hansen Natural Corp.

Affymax Shares Hang on an FDA Decision

Affymax's stock price is swinging wildly as investors await a ruling on the company's promising kidney disease drug.