Bausch Health operates through these segments:
- The Salix segment provides gastroenterology products in the United States.
- The International segment sells aesthetic medical devices, branded pharmaceuticals, generic pharmaceuticals, and OTC products internationally.
- The Solta Medical segment engages in the sale of aesthetic medical devices.
- The Diversified segment offers pharmaceutical products in the areas of neurology and certain other therapeutic classes, generic products, ortho dermatologic and dentistry products in the United States.
- The Bausch + Lomb segment offers products in the areas of vision care, surgical and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals products.
The company was formerly known as Valeant Pharmaceuticals International and changed its name in July 2018.
Jefferies upgraded the shares this past week and has a $16 target price. The consensus target is $9.67, and the stock traded at $8.39 on Friday.
Dish Network
This satellite provider has always been rumored to be a takeover target. Dish Network Corp. (NASDAQ: DISH) provides pay-TV services in the United States. It offers video services under the Dish TV brand, and its programming packages include programming through national broadcast networks, local broadcast networks, and national and regional cable networks, as well as regional and specialty sports channels, premium movie channels and Latino and international programming packages.
The company also provides access to movies and television shows through TV or Internet-connected devices; and dishanywhere.com and mobile applications on Internet-connected devices to view authorized content, search program listings, and remotely control certain features of their DVRs.
In addition, it offers Sling TV services, including Sling domestic, Sling International, Sling Latino, Sling Orange and Sling Blue services that require an internet connection and are available on streaming-capable devices, such as streaming media devices, TVs, tablets, computers, game consoles and phones. Its markets Sling TV services to consumers who do not subscribe to traditional satellite and cable pay-TV services.
Further, the company provides wireless subscribers consumer plans with no annual service contracts, as well as monthly service plans, including high-speed data and unlimited talk and text. The company offers receiver systems and programming through direct sales channels, as well as independent third parties, such as small retailers, direct marketing groups, local and regional consumer electronics stores, retailers, and telecommunications companies.
A Strong Buy rating accompanies the $19 target price at Raymond James. The consensus target for Dish Network stock is $12.40, and the stock traded on Friday at $6.30.
Peloton Interactive
This cycling and exercise platform was a huge pandemic winner but has been hammered this past year. Peloton Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) operates interactive fitness platforms in North America and internationally. The company offers connected fitness products with touchscreens that stream live and on-demand classes under the Peloton Bike, Peloton Bike+, Peloton Tread and Peloton Tread+ names.
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