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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

Big Pharma Might Already Have Sights on Abbott Spinoff

Abbott's Humira is a dollar-printing temptation for several companies, but Pfizer's tofacitinib could change the rheumatoid arthritis drug landscape.

Should You Buy the Dow — Merck

Merck is a strong, old company with a good dividend -- it suits retirement accounts fine, but regular traders might want to keep their distance.

Is Abbott’s Spinoff the Beginning of a Trend?

A look at Abbott Labs' (ABT) breakup indicates splitting up may be good medicine for other diversified health care companies.

Johnson & Johnson, Forest Labs Will Make You Sick

Johnson & Johnson beat expectations but its profits were down; Forest Labs missed and has a plunging profit forecast. Investors should be wary of both pharma options.

Pfizer Crafting a Post-Patent Game Plan

As its Lipitor patent nears expiration, Pfizer considers new uses for Lyrica, its popular painkiller for fibromyalgia.

Biogen Idec Looking to Break Out

BIIB is setting up technically to run up in front of its Oct. 28 earnings announcement.

Should You Buy the Dow — Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is protected by a diverse product line and sitting on a heap of cash. But JNJ stock already is on the high side of valuation, making this a tough pick.

7 Pharma Stocks to Sell, STAT

Pharmaceutical stocks are theoretically recession-proof. Still, not all pharma companies are equal. Here are seven clear losers to toss.

Heed the Red Flags at Amedisys

Congressional scrutiny of home health care specialist Amedisys, along with lowered guidance, are sure-fire signs that investors should proceed with care.

3 Winners to Expect This Earnings Season

Earnings season has begun -- and these three highly-rated stocks are expected to hit it out of the park.

10 Big Pharma Stocks to Buy

Pharmaceutical stocks and drugmakers are theoretically recession-proof businesses. Still, not all pharma companies are created equal. Here are 10 clear winners

Lilly Should Survive Patent Loss on Blockbuster Drug Zyprexa

On Oct. 23, Eli Lilly will wave goodbye to the U.S. patent on the best-selling drug in its 135-year history. Here's why investors shouldn't be worried.

Bristol-Myers Shares Are a Blue-Chip Keeper

The pharmaceutical giant's stock has posted several new highs and offers an attractive dividend yield.

Illumina Shares Take a Tumble

The biotech's stock hits the skids after the company warns revenue will take a hit.

Onyx’s Staying Power Tied to New Cancer Drug Carfilzomib

Onyx needs the financial boost from its multiple myeloma-treating drug to ween it off dependence on an uneasy partnership with Bayer.

Suit Asks J&J CEO to Return Part of 2010 Pay

J&J CEO Bill Weldon’s gains don’t reflect shareholder pain, some stakeholders say.

Study Results Boost Analyst’s Forecast for Novartis Drug

An analyst boosts his forecast for Novartis' Afinitor based on its promise as a treatment for breast cancer.

FDA’s Easing on Obesity Drugs Could Fatten Investor Wallets

Vivus and Orexigen's diet-pill hopes are resurrected as the FDA relaxes its stance against obesity treatments.

9 Healthy Biotech Buys

Baby boomers are getting older and in need of more and more treatments, thus the race for the next big blockbuster drug. Smaller biotechs are cashing in.