SPOTLIGHT -
Health Job Growth Slows; Doc Offices Shed Jobs
Health care employment may be continuing to grow, albeit at a slower rate, but physicians offices shed jobs in June.
Fiscal Uncertainty Still Top Concern
Fiscal uncertainty is on the minds medical practice professionals who have to deal with rapid changes to the health care profession.
15 Companies with (Expected) Quick Returns
Some investors are just too impatient to wait 10, 15 or 20 years to see returns. Here are 15 stocks that should pay off by July 2013.
Apple Surges on Chinese Settlement, iPad Mini Rumors
Paying $60 million is a small price for Apple to pay for the right to sell the iPad in China, the second-largest market for Apple.
The Best Business Schools in the World
Physicians would do well to have a bit more business knowledge, and these top business schools can help.
Glaxo's Stock Unaffected by $3B Fine
Despite being slapped with a record-breaking fine for health care fraud, GlaxoSmithKline's stock is mostly unchanged, jumping up on Monday but correcting on Tuesday.
Pushing Mac Users to More Expensive Travel Options
Orbitz is pushing Mac users to more expensive hotel options because they typically spend 30% more than PC users.
ACA Effect on Your Investments
The ruling by the Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act means the country will be going through a number of changes over the next few years that will not only affect the health of Americans, but also their money.
Americans Sharply Split Over ACA Decision
Americans are completely split over whether the ACA ruling was right or not. Regardless, since the law was passed in 2010, Americans have been feeling more confident in the medical system
Obama, Health Groups and Opposition Respond to ACA
The decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act was largely surprising on Thursday and prompted responses on this landmark and controversial law from all corners.
Hospital Stocks Enjoy Big Gains from ACA Ruling
Although the overall market is down, led by bank stocks, the health sector is looking a little better thanks to large gains from hospital stocks.
Chief Justice Roberts Saves ACA
The Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act with Chief Justice Roberts voting with the left to save the law.
Pharma Will Do Well By Doing Good Globally
The global pharmaceuticals industry is looking to cash in by accessing a new market: emerging and developing countries. The majority of these companies' growth will come from this area over the next decade.
First New Weight-Loss Drug Approved in 13 Years
For the first time in 13 years, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new prescription weight-loss drug, lorcaserin, sending shares of Arena Pharmaceuticals soaring.
Health Stocks Live in Limbo Until Supreme Court Decision
Given that a monumental, game-changing decision from the Supreme Court is right around the corner, health care stocks are sort of limbo right now.
Too Many Have No Emergency Funds
Have we learned nothing from the recession? More than a quarter of Americans have absolutely no emergency funds in place, more than a year ago.
Supreme Court Holds ACA Ruling until the End
The Supreme Court has determined to make the country sweat it out for as long as possible, apparently, and won't announce its decision on ACA until Thursday.
Celgene Sell Off "Overdone"
While Onyx Pharmaceuticals is flying high on good news for its blood cancer drug, Celgene wasn't quite so lucky.
The Rental Boom: Top Trends to Watch For
The rental market is looking very attractive right now, for both renters and landlords. Here are the market's popular trends.
Surprise Good News Sends Onyx Sky High
Shares of Onyx Pharmaceuticals jumped by more than 40% on Thursday as its multiple myeloma drug gained the advisory board's unanimous approval.
Top 10 Most Popular Medical Schools
With medical schools on target to increase enrollment by 30% by 2016, it's important that students accepted into schools actually enroll. Here are the top 10 schools with the highest percentage of students who enroll once they are accepted.
MCAT Changes Focus on Behavior and Analysis
The Medical College Admission Test is getting a redesign for future medical school students with changes that will take effect in 2015.
How Honest Are Your With Your Patients?
Although a Gallup poll reported that Americans think quite highly of the honesty and ethics of their health care providers, other reports reveal that physicians aren't always as honest as patients think.
The Progress of HIT Use Among Physicians
Over the last two years the number of hospitals using health information technology has more than doubled, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
JPMorgan Offloads Most of the Trade that Lost $2B
A little over a month after disclosing a bad trade that resulted in $2 billion in losses, JPMorgan has divested itself of the majority of its position, leading its stock price higher.
AMA Supports Soda Tax to Fight Obesity
The American Medical Association voted to adopt policy that there should be taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, just as they have for tobacco and alcohol.
How to Create a Popular Tweet
The science of creating the perfect tweet may have finally been discovered and it's really not as difficult as you would think.
Biotech Industry Stable … For Now
The biotech industry is stable for now, but it won't be able to rely on big pharma for much buyouts in the next few years.
Out of Control: Good Luck Saving for Retirement
Americans are feeling distinctly out of control when it comes to their efforts to maintain or build retirement savings.
Stock Drops After Infinity Writes Off its Lead Drug
This is the end of the road for Infinity Pharmaceuticals' cancer drug saridegib. After the company shut down two failed studies of the drug, it announced that there were no more studies planned for saridegib.