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Express Scripts Given Buy Rating at Lazard Capital Markets
's stock had its "buy" rating reaffirmed by Lazard Capital Markets in a research note issued on Thursday, Analyst Ratings.Net reports.
U.S. Spending on Specialty Medications Will Rise 67%: Report
Spending in the U.S. on specialty drugs used to treat serious diseases is projected to increase 67 percent by the end of 2015, according to a forecast by pharmacy benefit management firm Express Scripts.
Express Scripts Stock Rating Reaffirmed by TheStreet
"Express Scripts has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, compelling growth in net income, good cash flow from operations, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and increase in stock ... (more)
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.