Given imaging Ltd. (GIVN) is a stock that over the last 2 years has fluctuated between $14 and $22. The stock is currently on its way up from its low of 14.25 on September 19, 2011. On January 26 the stock closed at $18.56. The stock is trading $1.32 over its 50 day exponential moving average (EMA) of $17.24.
The company produces very interesting devices for the gastrointestinal field of medicine. It has cameras that can be swallowed in capsule form. These cameras transmit pictures and data to devices outside the body so that the doctors can watch and analyze the patient’s gastrointestinal tract. There are separate cameras for the colon, small bowel, and esophagus. The company also offers products that analyze the data received from the camera transmissions.
In addition, Given Imaging has other products that monitor and scan various processes involved in treating the G.I. tract. The company markets its products mainly in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Israel, Australia and Japan. One of the nice factors for the investor is that the health field it is fairly recession proof. People will need medical services and equipment and are willing to pay for them.
Some of the managers at Given Imaging are: Dr. Kazem Samandari , Ido Warshavski, Yuval Yanai, Nachum Shamir, Skip Baldino, and Keith A. Chrzanowski.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is basic information which is insufficient to formulate investment decisions. All investments should be made only after a thorough analysis of the investment.
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