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Cheryl Swanson

CherylSwanson

Cheryl has six books published, and currently resides in Hawaii with her husband, her daughter and two dozen surfboards. With a 20-year background as a former medical technology and management consultant, as well as a cancer survivor, Cheryl has a unique perspective on health care. Follow her on Twitter at @uthorcdswanson

Recent Articles by Cheryl Swanson

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Oct 16, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

The Likely Winners in a Medical Device Tax Repeal? Prepare to Be Surprised

A Senate showdown looms on the medical device tax. As the repeal gains steam and grabs headlines, what stocks should you be watching?

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Sep 13, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson, Todd Campbell, and George Budwell

These Clinical-Stage Biotechs Could Be Ripe for a Takeover

In the binary world of small biotechs, M&A activity can move share price even faster than clinical data. Just recognize that M&A speculation is exactly that -- speculation, not investing.

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Sep 12, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

Could Google Really Discover the Fountain of Youth?

Google's biotech subsidiary Calico could someday unleash a pipeline of drugs focused on factors that limit life span. But will it really conquer mortality? Don't hold your breath.

Sep 12, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson, Dan Caplinger, and George Budwell

Big Pharma's 3 Most Perilous Pipelines

With their pipelines sputtering, is there light at the end of the tunnel for these three Big Pharmas?

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Nov 26, 2018 by Cheryl Swanson

3 Stocks to Watch in Medical Diagnostics

There's super-cool science at work here, as well as multiple opportunities for investors.

Jul 28, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

The Best Stocks in Medical Devices Are Kicking It Overseas

These two stocks are making the world their oyster by beefing up innovative efforts and focusing on faster-growing markets.

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Sep 4, 2018 by Cheryl Swanson

3 Top Stocks in Senior Living

What they lack in sex appeal, these stocks more than make up in solid growth and yield.

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Jul 15, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

2 Top Stocks to Watch in Healthcare IT

With $30 billion in Fed incentives pushing the digitization of healthcare, these two stocks are likely headed for significant growth.

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Jul 4, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

Hidden in Plain Sight: 5 Best Stocks in Pharmaceuticals

Great opportunities to consider for the rest of 2015 and beyond.

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Jul 2, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

3 Experimental Cancer Drugs Investors Should Be Closely Watching

Meet the drugs our experts believe have shown the most promising results in the race to cure cancer.

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Jul 1, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

How to Cash In on the Best Stocks in Pharmacy Benefit Management

Meet the stocks that are saving healthcare billions and could return some of that stash to your pocket.

Jun 27, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

Is it Time for this Biotech to Change Management?

With Aegerion Pharmaceuticals down huge from its all-time high, the current CEO's tenure is trying investors' patience.

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Jun 23, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

Could Fitbit's Wearables Transform Healthcare?

Fitbit sprinted through its IPO on the backs of personal fitness tracking success, but a bigger market awaits... Could medicine be the ultimate compelling use for fitness trackers?

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Oct 18, 2018 by Cheryl Swanson

The Best Stocks in Gene Sequencing

A closer look at gene sequencing stocks -- and how you could score a double helix of gains

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Jun 14, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson, Dan Caplinger, and Todd Campbell

3 Big Healthcare Trends Wall Street Is Overlooking

Here's your chance to be one-up on Wall Street. Fools explain how the Street is missing key growth opportunities, as well as an important new threat to insurers.

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Jun 11, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

Hospital Stocks to Watch: 3 Picks for Healthy Gains

Hospitals are being shunned, but there are terrific pockets of opportunity here for investors.

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Jun 10, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

Stocks to Watch in Animal Health: Zoetis and WOOF Lead the Pack

Animal health stocks are out-performing human health ones. Don't be afraid to take a bite -- there are some great opportunities in this space.

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Jun 8, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson, Sean Williams, and Dan Caplinger

3 Healthcare Companies Whose Profits Can't Be Trusted

When profits tumble, so does the company. The future doesn't look rosy for these three healthcare businesses.

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Jun 6, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

Why This Huge Threat to Obamacare Doesn't Scare Hospitals

The debate raging in Supreme Court about Obamacare is a wild card for hospitals. But if you're up for the risk, here's a strategy to potentially lock in some big gains.

May 30, 2015 by Cheryl Swanson

The Best Stocks to Invest in Obamacare

Three Obamacare-related companies are racing ahead of their competitors.

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