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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

Novartis Shifts Strategy to Reinforce Growth

Can Novartis' focus on generics and emerging markets counteract the loss of key patent protections?

Alkermes Looks to Enter Biotech Big Leagues

CEO orchestrates a transformation that could leave the company poised for further growth.

9 Uber Cheap Stocks to Buy Now

These nine stocks were already cheap, but now they are even better deals given the recent market sell-off.

News Corp. Tanks as Sweet Kandi Flies

Midday trading high in News Corp. (NASDAQ: NWS), Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG), Arch Chemicals (NYSE: ARJ).

Drug Wholesalers Should Win Big From Generics Boom

Several big blockbuster drugs will soon lose their patent protection. These three companies can expect to enjoy steep paydays as a result.

Big Pharma Betting on Cancer-Drug Paydays

New revenue streams are needed to offset patent losses.

Biogen Shares Fetching Too High a Price

The financials are strong, but the stock is too expensive.

Good Transportation, Jobs News Shines on Stock Market

Encouraging performances from retailers Target, Kohl's and Urban Outfitters lead Thursday's S&P 500 charge.

Lumber Liquidators Sinks as APAC Leaps

Midday trading led by takeover target APAC Customer Services (NASDAQ: APAC), Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), and Hi-Tech Pharmacal (NASDAQ: HITK).

Resurgent Financial Stocks Offer Big Gains

Moody's report saying debit card changes could earn banks billions bolsters JP Morgan NYSE:JPM and Bank of America NYSE:BAC in early trading.

Regeneron Rally May Ride on Blindness Drug

A new revenue stream could mean a big boost for this stock.

Avoid Moving On Kinetic Concepts Shares

If buyout rumors are false, the stock is sure to plunge.

4 Health Care Stocks That Are the Prescription for a Perfect Portfolio

For the long haul, the prospects for health care stocks are promising -- and not just as a defensive play. These four picks are just what the doctor ordered.

Health Care Companies Slow On the Social-Media Draw

Businesses are too worried about FDA pushback.

ObamaCare Court Test a Non-event for Health Stocks

Health insurance, pharmaceutical companies' gains show confidence that ObamaCare is all but a done deal.

4 Winning Stocks for the Health Care IT Boom

Paper-based systems and records will soon go the way of leech therapy. These four healthcare IT companies will lead the way.

Immucor, Ameron Buys Spur Midday Action

Midday Stock Volume Led By Immucor (NASDAQ: BLUD), Ameron (NYSE: AMN), Ryanair Holdings (NASDAQ: RYAAY), NetScout Systems (NASDAQ: NTCT).

Big Pharma Stocks Have Big Challenges Ahead

Tougher FDA approvals and expiring patents mean good times for Big Pharma could be fleeting, but a few stocks are worth striking at while the iron's hot.

Get Smooth Profits With Botox Owner

A covered call option on Allergan will generate returns and lower the break even on the stock.