Stock Price Updates, Grants, Appointments, and Completed Transactions - Research Report on Express Scripts, Agilent Technologies, Quest Diagnostics, Covidien, and Sanofi

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Express Scripts Inc. (NASDAQ: ESRX), Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A), Quest Diagnostics Inc. (NYSE: DGX), Covidien plc (NYSE: COV), and Sanofi (NYSE: SNY). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Express Scripts Inc. Research Report

On January 13, 2014, Express Scripts Inc.'s (Express Scripts) stock declined 0.33%, ending the day at $72.62. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Express Scripts rose 2.24%, compared to the Nasdaq Composite which declined 1.26% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Express Scripts Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/91a7_ESRX

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Agilent Technologies Inc. Research Report

On January 13, 2014, Agilent Technologies Inc. (Agilent) reported that it has provided a grant to the newly set up Duke Molecular Physiology Institute (DMPI). The Company stated that the DMPI research team is utilizing Agilent's integrated biology solutions to better understand the metabolic and physiologic aspects of major chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease. Dr. Christopher Newgard, Head of DMPI and Professor at Duke University School of Medicine's Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology commented, "The Duke Molecular Physiology Institute seeks to combine strong genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics platforms with computational biology, clinical translation and basic science expertise to gain new insights into the mechanisms of cardiometabolic diseases. We thank Agilent for supporting our research and look forward to collaborating to advance the understanding of cardiovascular and undiagnosed metabolic diseases." The Full Research Report on Agilent Technologies Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/075e_A

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Quest Diagnostics Inc. Research Report

On January 13, 2014, Quest Diagnostics Inc. (Quest Diagnostics) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Timothy L. Main as a director, with immediate effect. The Company stated that with the addition of Main, the Board now comprises of 10 members. Quest Diagnostics added that Tim Main currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Jabil Circuit, Inc. Steve Rusckowski, President and CEO, Quest Diagnostics, commented, "Tim has an exceptional record of generating business growth and shareholder value in a competitive, complex global market. This experience, coupled with his deep understanding of operations and supply chain management, will enable him to share a fresh, compelling perspective on Quest as we execute our strategy to restore growth, drive operational excellence and deliver disciplined capital deployment." The Full Research Report on Quest Diagnostics Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/05ba_DGX

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Covidien plc Research Report

On January 13, 2014, Covidien plc (Covidien) reported that the Company has completed two transactions, one in Brazil and the other in China, in order to better meet the specific needs of underserved 'value segment' markets, which includes hospitals that mainly serve patients facing care affordability challenges. The Company informed that it has acquired WEM Equipamentos Eletrônicos Ltda. in Brazil, and in China, it has entered into a joint venture with the Changzhou Kangdi Medical Stapler Co., Ltd. According to Covidien, total impact of these transactions on the Company's revenue and earnings for 2014 is expected to be minimal. Brian King, President, Emerging Markets, Covidien, commented, "By combining Covidien's proven business model with the capabilities of our new partners, we'll be able to scale the value segment opportunity and help provide more affordable healthcare solutions in new markets." The Full Research Report on Covidien plc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/a14c_COV

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Sanofi Research Report

On January 13, 2014, Sanofi's stock declined 1.54%, ending the day at $50.03. Over the previous three trading sessions, shares of Sanofi fell 2.06%, compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average which declined 1.24% during the same period. The Full Research Report on Sanofi - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/29ea_SNY

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