Quarterly Report Card: Special Research on Magellan Health, Neostem, Ensign, USMD Holdings, and Adeptus Health

NEW YORK, March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

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Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Magellan Health (NASDAQ: MGLN), Neostem (NASDAQ: NBS), Ensign (NASDAQ: ENSG), USMD Holdings (NASDAQ: USMD), and Adeptus Health (NYSE: ADPT). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.

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MGLN Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Magellan%20Health&d=10-Mar-2015&s=MGLN ),

NBS Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Neostem&d=10-Mar-2015&s=NBS ),

ENSG Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Ensign&d=10-Mar-2015&s=ENSG ),

USMD Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=USMD%20Holdings&d=10-Mar-2015&s=USMD ),

ADPT Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Adeptus%20Health&d=10-Mar-2015&s=ADPT ).

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Analyst Update: Quarterly Results, Appointments, and Participation in Upcoming Events

Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA®  

The US equity indices closed higher on Monday as investors hunted for buying opportunities after a sharp selloff on Friday. Strong jobs report also raised expectations among Wall Street traders that the Federal Reserve may increase interest rates soon. The S&P 500 inched up 8.17 points, or 0.39%, to end at 2,079.43, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 138.94 points or 0.78% to 17,995.72. The tech-heavy NASDAQ was up 15.07 points or 0.31% to close at 4,942.44. Reports from Labor Department also highlighted that U.S. payrolls grew by a seasonally adjusted 295,000 in February, while the unemployment rate fell to 5.5%, which is within the Fed's target zone for rate increases. European benchmark indices mostly ended lower on Monday, on concerns over Greece as the head of Euro Zone finance ministers urged Greece to buckle down to serious talks on implementing a reform programme to urgently secure required funds from its international creditors. Germany's DAX 30 gained 31.14 points or 0.27% to 11,582.11, and Eurostoxx 50 was lower 7.34 points or 0.20% to 3,610.28. France's CAC 40 declined 27.15 points or 0.55% to 4,937.20.

Magellan Health, Inc. (Magellan Health) announced its Q4 2014 and full year 2014 financial results. Net income for the quarter increased to $0.82 per diluted share versus $0.67 per diluted share in Q4 2013, while revenue came in slightly lower at $982.5 million versus $1.0 billion in Q4 2013.

Neostem, Inc.'s (Neostem) full-year 2014 revenue increased 22% YoY to $17.9 million. However, net loss for the year widened to $55.5 million from net loss of $39.5 million in 2013. Research and development expenses were approximately $29.2 million versus $16.9 million in 2013.

The Ensign Group, Inc. (Ensign) met its earnings guidance for full year 2014 with an adjusted diluted EPS of $2.18. Net income stood at $1.56 per diluted share versus $1.07 per diluted share in 2013, while revenues for the year increased to $1.0 billion from $904.6 million in 2013. Management also reaffirmed its 2015 annual guidance.

USMD Holdings, Inc. (USMD Holdings) has appointed Michelle Speck as its Senior Vice President of human resources. Ms. Speck in her new role will oversee and manage USMD Holding's human resources team and provide overall direction and strategic planning for all aspects of the Company's human resource functions.

Adeptus Health Inc. (Adeptus Health), owner and operator of First Choice Emergency Room, announced that the Company will participate in the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference 2015, in Miami, Florida. The Company's Chairman and CEO Thomas S. Hall, and CFO Timothy Fielding, will present on March 12, 2015 at 9:30 am EDT at the conference.

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