EdgeWater 12/28/2010 12:06:18 AM
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Healthcare Stock Movers (HMA, HOLX, VRTX, VRX)

Healthcare Stock Movers

Health Management Associates, Inc. (NYSE:HMA) surged 0.11% to $9.49. Health Management Associates, Inc along with its subsidiaries operate general acute care hospitals in non-urban communities.

The stock has average daily volume of 2.68 million shares. At current market price, the market capitalization of the company stands at $2.38 billion.

Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLX) slid 0.76% to $18.85. Hologic, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer and supplier of diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products for the healthcare needs of women.

The stock opened at $18.97 and is trading within the range of $18.78-$19.08. The stock jumped more than 30% year-to-date.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) added 0.80% to $35.39. The stock has a 52-week range of $31.25-$44.24.

The stock has average daily volume of 8.84 million shares. At current market price, the market capitalization of the company stands at $2.82 billion.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Int (USA) (NYSE:VRX) added 1.84% to $29.32. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., formerly Biovail Corporation, is a specialty pharmaceutical company.

The stock opened at $28.93 and is trading within the range of $28.76-$29.48. The stock is down more than 8% year-to-date.

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