EdgeWater 12/30/2010 11:32:22 PM
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Healthcare Stocks In Focus (COV, AZN, ACL, UNH)

Healthcare Stocks In Focus

Covidien plc (NYSE:COV) ended at $45.66. Covidien Public Limited Company, formerly Covidien Ltd. is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of healthcare products for use in clinical and home settings.

The stock has average daily volume of 2.80 million shares. At current market price, the market capitalization of the company stands at $22.61 billion.

AstraZeneca plc (ADR) (NYSE:AZN) surged 0.52% to $46.18. AstraZeneca PLC is a biopharmaceutical company.

The stock opened at $45.92 and is trading within the range of $45.91-$46.31. The stock lost almost 2% year-to-date.

Alcon, Inc. (NYSE:ACL) added 0.36% to $163.35. The stock has a 52-week range of $134.44-$170.64.

The stock has average daily volume of 1.58 million shares. At current market price, the market capitalization of the company stands at $49.32 billion.

UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) gained 0.53% to $35.91. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is a diversified health and well-being company.  

The stock opened at $35.84 and is trading within the range of $35.67-$36.03. The stock jumped more than 18% year-to-date.

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