Earnings roundup: Stericycle, Hansen Medical
October 24th, 2008 : Category: Medical newsAssociated Press
Earnings roundup: Stericycle, Hansen Medical
10.23.08,
7:40 PM ET
Among the earnings stories for Thursday, Oct. 23, from AP Financial News:
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Stericycle Inc., which provides medical waste management services, said Thursday its third-quarter profit rose 16 percent, beating Wall Street estimates, as sales from from acquisitions boosted revenue.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) - Hansen Medical Inc., which makes medical robotic technology used with catheters, on Thursday said it posted a wider loss in the third quarter, despite soaring sales, as its expenses mounted.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Electrical-component maker Thomas & Betts Corp. said Thursday third-quarter profit rose 21 percent on a sales bump due to acquisitions, price increases and currency benefits.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Veterinary services provider VCA Antech Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter profit rose 11 percent on higher animal hospital and laboratory revenue.
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