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St. Louis keeps nine slots in Fortune 500
Despite mergers and corporate moves, St. Louis still has nine companies big enough to make the Fortune 500.
Walgreen extends deal with CVS Caremark
Behind Express Scripts, CVS is one of the nation's largest pharmacy benefits managers, in addition to its chain of retail stores nationwide.
Ahead of the Bell: Express Scripts A Jefferies analyst lifted his...
A Jefferies analyst lifted his rating and price target for Express Scripts on Monday, saying uncertainties surrounding member enrollment and contract attrition is gone.
New Market Report Now Available: Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers in the US
Following failed negotiations throughout 2011, the two companies parted ways on 1 January 2012, leading to major repercussions for Walgreen as Express Scripts accounted for more than 10% of Walgreen's prescriptions.
Nominations are due May 15. As of this morning, there were 55 St. Louis-based companies in the mix.
Express Scripts to Present at Upcoming Conferences
Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 Healthcare Conference on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific .
Hertz moving HQ and 550 jobs from Park Ridge
The loss of white-collar jobs from North Jersey continued Tuesday as rental car giant Hertz Corp.
Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX): Playing the Pharmaceutical Distribution Stocks
According to Barron's , Maxim Group ranked Express Scripts Holding Company as a buy after its better-than-estimated first quarter earnings results.
10 Mo. businesses on Fortune 500, Ill. has 32
Illinois has 32 businesses on the Fortune 500 list. However, not one of them is located in the southern part of the state.
Wasteful prescription drug spending hits poor states the hardest
Research from Express Scripts indicated there was $418 billion wasted on "bad medication-related decisions" in 2012, and residents in the nation's poorest states, as well as in Tennessee, bore the brunt of the financial impact.
Express Scripts Stock Rating Reaffirmed by RBC Capital
's stock had its "outperform" rating reaffirmed by research analysts at RBC Capital in a report released on Tuesday, StockRatingsNetwork reports.
ESRX, CI, CVH, and MOH Early Briefing and Review
Health Care Plan providers are expected to be the biggest beneficiaries of President Obama's Affordable Care Act .
Express Scripts Price Target Increased to $62.00 by Analysts at BMO Capital Markets
The firm currently has a "market perform" rating on the stock. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on ESRX.
Express Scripts Price Target Increased to $60.00 by Analysts at ISI Group
The firm currently has a "neutral" rating on the stock. Shares of Express Scripts traded up 1.10% during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $59.08. Express Scripts has a 52 week low of $49.79 and a 52 week high of $66.06. The stock's 50-day moving average is currently $57.74. The company has a market cap of $48.357 billion and a P/E ratio of ... (more)
Acquisition boosts Express Scripts profit 39 pct.
Express Scripts says its first-quarter earnings jumped 39 percent compared to last year, when charges tied to its acquisition of competitor Medco Health Solutions hurt the largest U.S. pharmacy benefit manager's performance.
Challenger Center Granted $45K for Programming
The Challenger Learning Center , which has a partnership with the Ferguson-Florissant School District , recently received a total of $45,000 in grants that will aid student and teacher programs for the center.
Express Scripts's "Buy" Rating Reaffirmed at Lazard Capital Markets
's stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by investment analysts at Lazard Capital Markets in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, ARN reports.
Earnings Preview: Express Scripts reports 1Q Mon
Express Scripts Holding Co. will report how 2013 is shaping up for the nation's largest pharmacy benefits manager when it announces quarterly results Monday.
New York drug waste estimated at $1,400 a person
New Yorkers wasted $1,411 per person, on unneccessary drug costs in 2012, according to a report by Express Scripts.
Express Scripts Holding Company Announces First Quarter 2013 Earnings Conference Call
ST. LOUIS, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Scripts Holding Company , the largest pharmacy benefit management company in North America, announced today its intention to release its first quarter earnings on Monday, April 29, 2013 after the market closes and will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss first quarter results on Tuesday, ... (more)