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Stocks At or Near 52-Week Highs [view article]
A Better Place: Almost everything you said is utter nonsense. If you voted for Bush you are partly responsible for the current Bush Recession. Replys
IHI: Medical Devices Make a Momentum Comeback [view article]
If you want to work for a company that will F you over, choose Covidien! A true nightmare company!The imaging devision is terrible! There is not a person in the company not out looking for a new job. They raised the quotas on the sales force during the year twice. Once they raised it 4 months before the FDA approval for the generic heart agent. Now they've been delayed by the FDA for at least two months. Guess what? They have elected not to adjust the quotas. Every sales person in the entire company is so mad! I worked for them for over twenty years. It used to be a great job. Now it is below entry level medical sales. Most reps are in the 60-80 K range including bonus which is non-existent. They lie and tell you you'll make 125-200. It's all lies. It's the last place anyone in medical sales should consider.
The executives, by the way, are making money hand over fist. The stock is going through the roof because wall street sees great margins and low cost of doing business. They are raping their sales force. Most of my friends have not had a bonus in more than 8 months. They assured everyone quotas will be re-evaluated at the end of the fiscal year. They know they blew it but are unwilling to fix it. It's all about wall street and the stock. They assured the sales people they would be treated fairly months from now whenever they get around to it. Guess they are too busy spending all their bonus $$$$ as they rape the sales force.
If a recruiter calls you about covidien, run don't walk! Reply
Cancer Stocks on the Go: Winners and Losers [view article]
I agree with paviov, However I would like to know about the new developments the phase II and III studies that are going well, where is the advancement taking place, how close to a cure, what company has the potential winning drug ?? ReplyStocks At or Near 52-Week Highs [view article]
First of all, I am not a Democrat and will not vote for a Democrat.I think most investors had a strong feeling that between now and election time, the Republicans would apply extreme pressure anywhere and in anyway they could to boost the market. They are having some success it seems. However, they can do the most in controlling commodity prices. Getting them down as we see happening now. Low and high estimates as needed to influence commodity prices, along with personal pressures applied to those in most control of the targeted commodities. No telling how low we will see some go in the near, but hold on after 2008. Reply
Stocks At or Near 52-Week Highs [view article]
I realize that IBM is not in the S&P, but it is a Dow component and near its 5 year high. It has had a great run. Reply6 Medical Device Makers Poised for Growth [view article]
comments by amateurs who know little about trading ReplyS&P 500 Stocks Furthest Above and Below Their 50-Day Moving Averages [view article]
a depression is in place. ReplyS&P 500 Stocks Furthest Above and Below Their 50-Day Moving Averages [view article]
Gee, virtually all energy stocks. How about that. Replyspeculator
S&P 500 Stocks Furthest Above and Below Their 50-Day Moving Averages [view article]
I don't think the S&p 500 will see 1400 again this year. Over the weekend Peter Schiff spoke to Barron's. He thinks the U.S is in trouble. There will always be good stock in any market, but most people will lose in declining market. Investing in foriegn markets is best. ReplyS&P 500 Stocks Furthest Above and Below Their 50-Day Moving Averages [view article]
Another couple of scary charts...I think I'm in the 70s... Reply6 Medical Device Makers Poised for Growth [view article]
Was in another hospital today, and had a GYN tell me that he was not picking up robotics b/c the reimbursement is not there. As I said before - it is all economics, and you will see in a few months that once the shine wears off of the ISRG, it will sink like a rock. Go ahead and bash me or whatever, I am just the canary in the mine. Stay in here if you want to. Reply6 Medical Device Makers Poised for Growth [view article]
In response to MedsalesKLS, I'm not sure what you're selling or what OR's you've been in, but I can tell you from personal experience that ISRG's system is incredible. I can't speculate on the stock price ( I bought at 35 and sold at 110), but the system is being used for much more than simple prostatectomies. Try a cystoprostatectomy for starters (my procedure) and go on to some of the expanding uses in certain types of cardiac surgery. Every doctor I've spoken to is quite complimentary about the system and many wish they had the time for training so that they could join the crowd. I wish you well with whatever products you're peddling, but demeaning this one is ridiculous.P.S. I am not a physician, just a user. Reply
6 Medical Device Makers Poised for Growth [view article]
My comments should be corrected to ".... make it in front of "Judge Judy"... ". And additionally, the seven years refer to 5 years of actual or, reported losses; and 2 years of anticipated or, projected losses! Reply6 Medical Device Makers Poised for Growth [view article]
Mr. Sidwell opened this particular article stating that these companies had at least 4 of their last 6 quarters showing profit. Hansen, according to my research (daily graphs online), has not made a profit in the last eight (8) quarters. In fact, they show seven (7) years of losses. What kind of emergence from this dismal record may we expect Mr. Sidwell? I don't think you would make in front of "Judge Judy" let alone this forum. Reply6 Medical Device Makers Poised for Growth [view article]
I am in medical sales, and don't compete directly with ISRG, but I keep scratching my head about the disconnect between analysts and the LT valuation. I see them from the OR floor, ad they have a good product for prostatectomy, and that's about it. A few GYNs have climbed on board for marketing purposes, along with the marketing departments of each facility that has bought one. Once the shine wears off, they will realize that they are paying thousands for procedures that reimburse hundreds, and that math won't work for long.If you don't believe me, go talk with GYNs (by their own admission, their primary current focus) and ask them. A robotic option may one day be an answer, but not in this form and not with this company. Buyer beware. Reply