Diamonds and Dogs

8/27/20

Abbott Labs (ABT) gets good news from the FDA. The drug maker is up 6% to all-time highs as The U.S. authorizes emergency use of Abbott's rapid Covid-19 test that costs $5 and takes only 15 minutes. One analyst expects a $750 million boost to Abbott's sales while the travel stocks are all getting a boost.

Becton Dickinson (BDX) lower following earnings. The medical supply maker is down 3% after reporting a mixed bag as sales for Covid-19 diagnostic testing were strong while research-related activity was below pre-Covid levels and sales for procedures were lower due to lower hospital admissions due to Covid-19.

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