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FeedPosted Jun 21st 2010 11:10AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, India, Newsletters, Stocks to Buy
"Modern drugs are expensive to develop; but after just 20 years, a drug can be duplicated by generic drug manufacturers and sold to those who need it for far less money," says Paul Goodwin.
The editor of Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report explains, "That's where Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY) comes in. Founded in 1984 by Dr. Anji Reddy, Dr. Reddy's Labs is the main reason India has gone from a net drug importer to a net drug exporter.
"Dr. Reddy's is a growing global power in the pharmaceutical business, with a lineup of more than 50 products offered in the U.S., more than 160 products marketed in Europe, and more than 200 branded formulations available in India, Russia and other emerging markets.
Continue reading Dr. Reddy's (RDY): A 'Generic Revolution'
Posted May 13th 2010 2:00PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Teva Pharm Indus ADR (TEVA), Stocks to Buy, Israel

"Now that health care reform has become law, what will it mean for investors in health care-related companies? One company that is likely to be among the biggest beneficiaries is Teva Pharmaceutical (
TEVA)," says
Stephen Leeb.
The editor of
The Complete Investor explains, "With 32 million Americans gaining health insurance coverage , the reform package is certain to accelerate the growing use of generic drugs, a trend rooted both in demographics and in the push to cut costs.
"Generic drugs already benefit from our aging population, who take more drugs by the year. The additional numbers of insured Americans will mean a surge in people able to afford medications (and to see the doctors that prescribe them).
Continue reading Teva (TEVA): Generic Gains from Health Care Reform
Posted Oct 14th 2009 11:00AM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Teva Pharm Indus ADR (TEVA), Stocks to Buy, Israel, Obama Picks
"The health care picks in our growth portfolio should prosper whatever the outcome of the raging health care debate," suggests growth stock specialist Stephen Leeb.
In The Complete Investor, he explains, "That's because they're leveraged to demographic realities, and in particular to the tide of aging baby boomers," Here, he reviews on portfolio holding -- Teva Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TEVA).
Leeb says, "Israel-based Teva Pharmaceutical is the world's largest manufacturer of generic drugs. Capitalized at $49 billion, Teva pulled in some $11 billion in revenues in 2008, with generic drugs contributing more than two-thirds of those sales.
Continue reading Teva (TEVA): Baby-boomers give boost to generics
Posted Sep 18th 2009 1:30PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Teva Pharm Indus ADR (TEVA), Stocks to Buy, Israel, Obama Picks
The Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter focuses on stocks that meet the strict value criteria of the legendary investor. Here, J. Royden Ward looks to Teva Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: TEVA), noting, "Teva is based in Israel and develops, makes and sells generic and proprietary-branded (store brand) drugs."
The advisor explains, "The company is one of the largest generic drug-producing companies in the world and, in addition, sells active ingredients to other pharmaceutical companies.
"Teva's aggressive acquisition and product development programs are driving strong sales growth. The company recently purchased U.S.-based Barr Pharmaceuticals for $7.5 billion. Barr will increase Teva's generic drug sales significantly in the U.S. and parts of Europe.
Continue reading Teva: A 'Ben Graham' selection
Posted Jul 9th 2009 1:20PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Stocks to Buy, Obama Picks
"Like others, I've been trying to figure out how to play President Obama's policy initiatives in healthcare," says Glenn Rogers.
The contributing editor to Internet Wealth Builder adds, "I think the generic drug makers have the best chance of coming out of the upheaval in healthcare smelling like roses." Here, he looks at one favorite: Perrigo (NASDAQ: PRGO).
"I've chosen a lesser-known generic drug maker that I think should reward investors over the next 12 months with a market-beating performance; Perrigo Company is a leading manufacturer of generic over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceuticals.
Continue reading Generic gains with Perrigo (PRGO)
Posted Jun 11th 2009 1:30PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: India, Newsletters, Stocks to Buy
"India-based Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (NYSE: RDY), a generic-drugs play with solid market positions in India, Russia, the US and Germany," says Asian stock expert Yiannis Mostrous.
In his specialty newsletter, The Silk Road Investor, he explains why he has chosen the firm as his latest "Stock of the month".
"Seventy percent of the firm's growth comes from generic drugs, and the trend there has been favorable. New products, market share gains and a revamp of the supply chain in India should contribute to profitability. The company is also building a proprietary pipeline to supplement it core business.
Continue reading Dr. Reddy's (RDY): Get ready for generic gains
Posted May 27th 2009 12:00PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Newsletters, Teva Pharm Indus ADR (TEVA), Stocks to Buy, Obama Picks
"Generic drug mak Teva Pharmaceutical, Ltd. (NASDAQ: TEVA) delivered respectable earnings results," says Jack Adamo, who added the stock his Insiders Plus model portfolio.
"The company's earnings were up 4% on a proforma non-GAAP basis. In this case, that's the correct measurement. Net GAAP earnings were up tremendously, but aren't really representative of normal business factors.
"Although Teva gets much of its earnings from its proprietary multiple sclerosis drug, Copaxone, its primary business is generic drugs. That segment is inherently lumpy because profitability is greatly affected by which generic drugs it brings to market before any other generic company.
Continue reading Teva (TEVA): Generic profits
Posted May 18th 2009 12:30PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Stocks to Buy, Obama Picks
"Few industries seem as well positioned for future growth as the generic drug industry," says small-cap growth stock specialist Tom Bishop.
In his BI Research newsletter, he explains, "With demographic pointing to an increasingly aging population, and healthcare costs spiraling out of control, low cost generic drugs are clearly part of the solution." Here's a look at generic drug maker Mylan (NYSE: MYL).
"High on the agenda of the Obama administration is to bring health care coverage to some 40 million Americans who are currently not covered.
Continue reading Generic gains from Mylan (MYL)
Posted Jun 13th 2008 2:00PM by Steven Halpern (RSS feed)
Filed under: Newsletters, Teva Pharm Indus ADR (TEVA), Stocks to Buy
"Analysts estimate the worldwide market for generics will increase from $75 billion to $125 billion by 2012," says Michael Shulman.
In his ChangeWave Biotech Investor he states, "The key question for us is: Who is going to make the most money from these expirations? And the 800-pound gorilla in this market is our long-time holding, Teva Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TEVA).
"Teva is the largest and best generics company in the world with $9.4 billion in sales in 2007 and the gap between it and its competitors is growing. Teva has 331 products on the market, 65% more than its closest competitor.
"More importantly, based on its business model of a mix of proprietary and generic drugs, the company's operating margins are 10 points higher than competitors and that gap is widening. In fact, in the United States, the number of prescriptions filled with Teva generics is 50% more than its closest competitor.
"Be clear on this point: When it comes to generics, size does matter. The more a company sells, the more profit and cash it has available to do research and acquire more generics to add to its product list -- and the beat goes on.
Continue reading Teva: The 800-pound gorilla of generics