GE HealthCare can surge more than 25% as it capitalizes on key Alzheimer’s opportunity, Wells Fargo says

[ad_1] Wells Fargo is confident GE HealthCare can benefit from the growth of a key Alzheimer’s drug. The firm initiated coverage of the medical device provider with an overweight rating and a $90 per share price target. Wells’ forecast implies nearly 28% upside from Tuesday’s $70.54 close. Analyst Larry Biegelsen highlighted the growth of Alzheimer’s…

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These health-care companies see opportunity ahead from Alzheimer’s drug approval

[ad_1] As patients with Alzheimer’s disease seek out a newly approved treatment, they will need MRIs, blood tests and other diagnostics, fueling increased demand for these important tools. In earnings calls this week, both GE Healthcare and Quest Diagnostics made references to the potential opportunity here, although neither company put any specific estimates behind their…

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Moderna strikes deal to develop mRNA drugs in China

[ad_1] Nikos Pekiaridis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Moderna on Wednesday said it struck a deal with Chinese officials to research, develop and manufacture messenger RNA medicines in the country, despite rising tensions between the U.S. and China.  The Massachusetts-based biotech company signed a memorandum of understanding and a related land collaboration deal to develop…

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