$61.13

0.87 (1.44%)

11/21/2008 4:01 PM

Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX)

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A medical technology company engaged in the manufacture and sale of medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment and diagnostic products used by healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public.

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Ticker Tags

S&P 500 (469), Dividend (191), Supplies (57), Large Cap (279), Medical Device (36), Healthcare Equipment and Supplies (183), Medical Technology (10)
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Becton, Dickinson and Co. At A Glance

Current Price:	$61.13
Last Trade Time:	11/21/2008 4:01 PM
Open:	$60.24
Previous Close:	$60.26
Daily Range:	$58.14 - $61.36
52-Week Range:	$59.62 - $93.24
Volume:	3,192,814
Market Cap:	$14.68B
P/E Ratio:	13.04
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Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
11/21/2008 6:14:00 PM - AP
Midday Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
11/21/2008 1:31:00 PM - AP
Early Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
11/21/2008 10:32:00 AM - AP
Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
11/20/2008 5:55:00 PM - AP

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5 Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX)

Avatar SWS2004 (< 20) Submitted: 3/24/08 2:17 PM

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is a global medical technology company that is focused on improving drug therapy, enhancing the diagnosis of infectious diseases and advancing drug discovery. BD manufactures and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory instruments, antibodies, reagents and diag...More

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Recs 0 (BDX) 1ld (77.90) Submitted: 11/19/08 5:58 AM : Start Price: $66.05 BDX Score: 4.28 Good business, undervalued Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (BDX) BGCoyote (44.09) Submitted: 11/02/08 6:48 PM : Start Price: $69.37 BDX Score: 9.84 Usually gets boost in winter months Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (BDX) EruditeInvestor (95.33) Submitted: 10/27/08 11:53 PM : Start Price: $65.21 BDX Score: 7.38 BDX's EVO = 10.00 and its QVS = 9.57 Estimated 12 month range : $94-71 Current price $63 Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (BDX) lcfd35 (55.36) Submitted: 10/21/08 3:03 PM : Start Price: $72.56 BDX Score: 6.72 BDX has been beaten down by high oil prices (Oil needed for resin for caths, needles, etc..) BDX is a buy and look for a easy 15pt gain Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out. Recs 0 (BDX) sahori79 (41.94) Submitted: 10/20/08 11:36 PM : Start Price: $72.65 BDX Score: 5.96 cramer says next year bdx will be 89 dollars as oil went low and will effect on next year after 3-5 months. Report this Post Replies: 0 \| Reply \| Permalink Oops! There appears to be a problem with your comment. Check to see if there's something you left out.
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