Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supplies

By Associated Press
May 16, 2008
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Health care equipment and supply stocks fell early Friday, in line with the broader market, as oil prices surpassed $127 a barrel.

How shares of some major health care equipment and supply companies fared shortly after the opening bell:

Varian Medical Systems Inc. lost 43 cents to $45.88.

Boston Scientific Inc. dipped 4 cents to $13.39.

Stryker Corp. fell 25 cents to $62.63.

Baxter International Inc. slipped 15 cents to $61.01.
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