Healthcare

This medical-device maker is one of my favorite stocks for the year ahead.
Its chart tells us that it's positioned to catch up to its peers.
Here are seven reasons why.
Just a natural change in leadership.
Some of the health insurers have posted strong results in the first quarter.
Many of these firms are pouring money into share buybacks -- instead of their long-term pipelines.
Focusing on near-term drug stock earnings is the wrong move.
Here are two quality names in the sector to watch for a pullback.

Two Shorts in Health Sector Real Money Pro($)

Showing signs of technical deterioration.
Express Scripts and McKesson could both see weakness.

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