It's no surprise that some of these firms don't pay dividends, but one once-hated company is poised to restart its payouts.
The regulator has created an accelerated path to market for the most promising drugs -- and these health giants stand to gain the most.
This sector has been back in vogue, but investors could miss out on further upside without careful stock selection.
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Stocks are mixed as the Dow and S&P 500 have gained, but the tech-heavy Nasdaq is lagging.
Halliburton is downgraded to 'underweight,' and Eli Lilly is initiated with a 'buy.'
Exelon is downgraded to 'hold,' and Jabil Circuit is initiated with a 'buy.'
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