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(THC) Tenet Healthcare – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:05:34 +0000

We are upgrading our recommendation on Tenet Healthcare (THC) to Outperform based on its strong operating performance in the recent third quarter, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, driven by strong results in all lines of the business, especially the robust performance in outpatient volumes and higher admissions. New debt financing has improved Tenet’s maturity [...]

(THC) Tenet Healthcare – Bull of the Day

(AMSG) AmSurg Corporation – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:26:07 +0000

AmSurg Corp.’s (AMSG) second quarter EPS of $0.38 met the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the year-ago EPS. Economic uncertainty has been impacting AmSurg potential customers deferring elective procedures, but its top line improved due to growth in total procedures with the opening of new centers. Moreover, with a relatively solid development and acquisition pipeline in [...]

(AMSG) AmSurg Corporation – Bull of the Day

(HMA) Health Management Associates Initiated at Neutral

vitalstocks — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:56:23 +0000

We initiate our coverage on Health Management Associates (HMA), a leading operator of hospitals, with a Neutral rating. The company runs hospitals in select non-urban markets throughout the U.S., but mostly in the south eastern part of the country. First-quarter 2011 earnings per share of 22 cents beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. [...]

(HMA) Health Management Associates Initiated at Neutral

(HMA) Health Management Associates to Acquire Mercy Health Partners

vitalstocks — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:24:05 +0000

Health Management Associates (HMA), a leading operator of hospitals, recently revealed that its subsidiary had reached a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of Mercy Health Partners, a unit of Catholic Health Partners. As a consequence, Health Management will take over, or lease, all 7 hospitals of Mercy Health Partners, with 1,323 licensed beds, and [...]

(HMA) Health Management Associates to Acquire Mercy Health Partners

(AMSG) AmSurg Upgraded to Neutral

vitalstocks — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:35:15 +0000

Recently, we upgraded AmSurg Corporation (AMSG) to Neutral with a target price of $27.00. AmSurg witnessed a 7.3% year-over-year decline in EPS to 38 cents in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, but it was in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Several challenges such as reimbursement issues, higher interest expenses and tax rate as [...]

(AMSG) AmSurg Upgraded to Neutral

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Quarterly Earnings Beats

vitalstocks — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:59:49 +0000

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) reported its first-quarter income from continuing operations of $82 million or 16 cents per share, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents per share. Net operating income in the prior-year quarter was $83 million or 16 cents per share. The improved results were due to strong results in all [...]

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Quarterly Earnings Beats

(AMSG) AmSurg Corporation – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:04:39 +0000

AmSurg Corp’s (AMSG) fourth quarter EPS of $0.43 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and $0.41 in the year-ago period. The company is witnessing several challenges in the near-term, which are reflected in the 2011 outlook. Moreover, the prevailing economic uncertainty is impacting AmSurg by deferring elective procedures, which in turn mounts pressure [...]

(AMSG) AmSurg Corporation – Bear of the Day

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Repurchases Up To $800 Million in Senior Notes

vitalstocks — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:59:04 +0000

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) declared a tender offer to repurchase up to $800 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 7.375% senior notes due in 2013. Tenet will close its tender offer on August 30. The aggregate principal amount of the notes to be purchased will be limited to $800 million. If it exceeds the [...]

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Repurchases Up To $800 Million in Senior Notes

(UHS) Healthcare Reform – What Investors Need To Know $$

InvestmentU — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:42:34 +0000

President Obama officially signed Congress’ hotly contested healthcare reform into law on March 23, 2010. When that happened, both sides of the debate filled the newspapers, blogosphere and break rooms with their opinions on the subject… not that they hadn’t been doing just that before as well. But now that the initial furor has died [...]

(UHS) Healthcare Reform – What Investors Need To Know $$

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Corporation Downgraded to Neutral

vitalstocks — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:29:37 +0000

Recently, we downgraded Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) to Neutral with a price target of $5. Our price target is based on 23.8x our 2010 earnings estimate of 21 cents. Although we are pleased with the company’s efforts to improve service quality, the competition in the industry is a concern. Furthermore, bad debt expense in the [...]

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Corporation Downgraded to Neutral

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Fourth Quarter Revenues Rise

vitalstocks — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:15:56 +0000

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) reported fourth quarter 2009 earnings (from continuing operations) of $24 million, or 3 cents per share compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 1 cent. The company suffered a loss (from continuing operations) of $2 million or 1 cent per share in the year-ago quarter. Net operating revenues in the reported [...]

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Fourth Quarter Revenues Rise

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Corporation – Income Nearly Doubles

vitalstocks — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:09:37 +0000

Tenet Healthcare Corp (THC) is surging after analyst upgrades and upward revisions. Company Description Tenet owns and operates hospitals, health care facilities, and invests in other health care companies. The company’s rehab hospitals, specialty hospitals, and long-term care facilities are spread out across the U.S. Income Nearly Doubles Tenet’s operating income for the third quarter [...]

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Corporation – Income Nearly Doubles

(UHS) Universal Health Services – Beat Expectations in 4 of 4 Quarters – Analysts Raise

vitalstocks — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:02 +0000

Universal Health Services, Inc (UHS) remains a good value as the Zacks Consensus Estimate continues to climb. Company Description Universal Health Services owns and operates facilities for acute care, behavioral care, radiation oncology, and others. The centers provide a variety of services including general surgery, obstetrics, ER care, pediatric care and many others. EPS Up [...]

(UHS) Universal Health Services – Beat Expectations in 4 of 4 Quarters – Analysts Raise

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Corporation Revenues Rise in the Third Quarter

vitalstocks — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:13:33 +0000

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) reported third-quarter earnings of $4 million or breakeven per share compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 2 cents. The company earned $120 million or 25 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Net operating revenues for the quarter increased 5.7% to $2.262 billion from $2.140 billion last [...]

(THC) Tenet Healthcare Corporation Revenues Rise in the Third Quarter

(AMSG) AmSurg Corporation Beats Estimates Marginally

vitalstocks — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:52:44 +0000

AmSurg Corp.‘s (AMSG) third-quarter earnings per share came in at 44 cents, slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents and the year-ago performance of 39 cents. Revenues for the quarter increased 11% to $167.8 million compared to $150.7 million in the year ago period. The company reported a 6% rise in net earnings [...]

(AMSG) AmSurg Corporation Beats Estimates Marginally

(HMA) Top Wells Fargo Funds – Mutual Fund Education

vitalstocks — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:13:54 +0000

Wells Fargo Advantage Asia Pacific Inv (SASPX) seeks long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in Asia Pacific Basin securities. The fund focuses on issuers that have potential for above-average sales and earnings growth, overall financial strength, competitive advantages and capable management. It may hold some of its assets in cash or in money market instruments. [...]

(HMA) Top Wells Fargo Funds – Mutual Fund Education

($UHS) Universal Health Services – Beats for the Third Straight Quarter

vitalstocks — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:50:08 +0000

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) recently surprised on estimates and raised 2009 EPS guidance. Analysts expect year over year earnings growth in 2009 of 17.05%. UHS is trading with a forward P/E of 13. Company Description Universal Health Services operates acute care and behavioral health hospitals, ambulatory centers, surgical hospitals and radiation oncology centers nationwide [...]

($UHS) Universal Health Services – Beats for the Third Straight Quarter

(RHB) Rehabcare Group, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:57:23 +0000

Rehabcare Group, Inc. (RHB) recently set a new 52-week high after a powerful rebound from March lows. Estimates are on the upswing as well. Company Description Rehabcare Group, Inc. provides rehabilitation management services in hospitals and various care facilities in the United States. The company owns and operates 5 long-term acute care hospitals and six [...]

(RHB) Rehabcare Group, Inc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy

(RHB) RehabCare Group Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Fri, 22 May 2009 23:31:49 +0000

RehabCare Group Inc. (RHB), which provides rehabilitation services, continued its hot streak of earnings surprise as it beat for the 4th consecutive quarter. Revenue grew by 11.6% on strong demand for skilled nursing services. RHB trades at 12.5x forward earnings. Company Description RehabCare provides rehabilitation program management services at over 1,200 hospitals and skilled nursing [...]

(RHB) RehabCare Group Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

(UHS) Universal Healthcare Svc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:27:38 +0000

Universal Healthcare Svc. (UHS) has rallied with the market over the last few months, with earnings estimates going along for the ride and rising in tandem. Company Description Universal Healthcare Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, surgery centers and radiation oncology centers. As of February 26, 2009, the company owned [...]

(UHS) Universal Healthcare Svc. – Momentum – Zacks Rank Buy

(UHS) Universal Health Services, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:28:30 +0000

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) shares have been skyrocketing since the latest earnings release. Company Description Universal Health Services owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, ambulatory surgery centers, radiation oncology centers and women’s centers. Services provided by the company’s hospitals include general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic [...]

(UHS) Universal Health Services, Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy