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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 Penny Stocks to Buy

Biotech stocks like Aastrom, Pluristem and iBio are penny powerhouses just waiting to explode.

Nike Stays Swift on Strong Earnings

Midday stock trading led by Nike (NYSE: NKE), Icagen (NASDAQ: ICGN, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Enbridge Energy Partners (NYSE: EEP).

S&P 500 Surges on Healthcare Stocks

Three healthcare stocks were among the winners leading the S&P 500 upward, but regional banks were hit hard.

Healthcare Stocks Icagen, Continucare Hit New Highs

Healthcare stocks Icagen, Continucare shoot upward as resource-based Universal Resource, China Natural continue to plummet.

Continucare Skyrockets on Buyout Bid

Midday trading action seen in Continucare (NYSE: CNU), Icagen (NASDAQ: ICGN), and EXCO Resources (NYSE: XCO).

Coventry Health Deserves a Call

Buy call options on Coventry Health Care (NYSE: CVH) to profit from its rise.

Techs and European Debt Woes Weigh Down Dow

Tech stocks Oracle, Micron, Microsoft, Cisco bring Dow down in early trading, and Big Pharma's Pfizer off; consumer stocks up slightly.

Southern Union Soars on Buyout Bid

Midday trading led by Southern Union (NYSE: SUG), SuccessFactors (NASDAQ: SFSF), Aegerion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AEGR).

6 Biotech Penny Stocks to Buy

These stocks may just be the cure for an ailing portfolio.

Red Hat Rises and TreeHouse Trimmed

Midday trading action led by TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS), Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQL BBBY), Red Hat (NYSE: RHT).

Targacept Faces a Lonely Road

The company loses financial help on drug development.

Investors Haven’t Lost Heart in Pacemaker Stocks

A study's warning about the devices comes -- and goes.

Healthcare Stocks Healthspring and Humana Check In at New Highs

As Wall Street braces for the outcome of this afternoon’s Fed meeting, health care stocks Healthspring NYSE:HS and Humana NYSE:HUM are leading the healthcare sector.

Humana Pushing Pre-Recession Levels

The health-care stock broke out of a consolidation phase and is attempting a run at its 2008 highs.

2 Cancer Stocks to Approach With Caution

These companies are leading the pack in a new treatment for cancer, but investors should be wary.

Why You Shouldn’t Trust This Rally Yet

Until we see good follow-through in key sectors and stocks, it pays to play good defense.

Health Care Stocks — You Still Have to Be Smart

Even in this booming sector, it pays to stick to best investing practices.

3 Health Care Stocks Under $5 to Buy

See why these three little health care stocks may be some of this summer’s hottest tickets.

Southern Union Gassed as Winnebago Stalls

Midday stock action includes Winnebago (NYSE: WGO), Southern Union Company (NYSE: SUG), MediaMind Technologies (NASDAQ: MDMD).