To make the list, you have to look out for all your stakeholders, not just shareholders.
Patent expirations are contributing to M&A fever in the biotech sector.
Pfizer has multiple health care businesses and Elan has Tysabri royalties and a would-be acquirer.
The Dow jumps 175 points and is nearing its 2007 closing high as investors ignore the budget battles and focus on better economic reports. Health care is one of the top sectors this year.
LinkedIn is initiated with a 'buy,' and Nokia is upgraded to 'buy.'
This biotech behemoth's appeal is its combined value-and-growth stock characteristics.
Riverbed is downgraded at 2 firms, and Activision Blizzard is upgraded to 'outperform.'
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