Top-performing medical stocks can be a panacea for a depressed portfolio. Today’s Tech Leaders – Medical Screen features some heavy hitters in the pharmaceutical field. The maker of gastrointestinal disorder drugs such as Pepcid, Salix Pharmaceuticals (SLXP) was in recent weeks the topic of now-dormant takeover talk as Allergan (AGN) fought off Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX). Allergan, the maker of Botox, was recently browsing acquisition
Speed kills. It’s a truism for professional athletes, broadband options — and hot stocks. IBD’s Young Guns Screen of the Day selects top stocks that have gone public in the last 15 years. The six Internet companies on today’s screen all boast revenue growth above 50% with strong profit gains. BitAuto (BITA) is in the middle of one of China’s many sweet spots. It’s a Chinese auto information site, serving the world’s largest auto and Internet
Smaller-cap companies can often deliver stronger profit growth than their larger-cap peers. Today’s Screen of the Day features two Small Cap Leaders that are part of the iPhone ecosystem and are outperforming Apple (AAPL) in 2014. Megacap Apple has been getting a lot of attention as gadget junkies await the unveiling of big-screen iPhone 6 models at a Sept. 9 event. Recent earnings and sales have topped forecasts. Apple shares eclipsed their 2012