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2/9/2010 4:01 PM

Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX)

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A medical technology company engaged in the manufacture and sale of medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment and diagnostic products used by healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public.

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Becton, Dickinson and Co. At A Glance

Current Price: $75.26
Last Trade Time: 2/9/2010 4:01 PM
Open: $75.47
Previous Close: $74.68
Daily Range: $74.33 - $75.66
52-Week Range: $60.40 - $79.97
Volume: 1,185,830
Market Cap: $17.85B
P/E Ratio: 14.67
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Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX)

Avatar forexnutca (97.36) Submitted: 8/21/09 2:48 AM

This is a great all around stock for this type of market. 65% of it's revenues made internationally, and implements currency hedges for risk aversion. This stock has reliable growth in EPS and Dividends, offers inflation protection, and is run by great people. It operates in a industry where popu...More

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Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX)

Avatar critter43 (< 20) Submitted: 9/19/06 11:14 PM

Have reached its point of recent growth inititives and running short of cost cutting options.

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 (BDX)

Avatar poundcake16 (< 20) Submitted: 2/07/10 2:03 PM : Outperform Start Price: $74.68 BDX Score: 0.08

it is a gold mine stock.

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Avatar baselineace (< 20) Submitted: 2/04/10 1:24 PM : Outperform Start Price: $75.31 BDX Score: 0.02

Lots of new money being poured in. High international involvement leverages any risk with the U.S. health care sector. Not to mention, BDX is a very profitable firm! Rated five stars on Morningstar and CAPS.

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Avatar lionel319 (95.26) Submitted: 2/03/10 11:23 AM : Outperform Start Price: $76.34 BDX Score: 0.95

http://caps.fool.com/Blogs/ViewPost.aspx?bpid=336600&t=01001644285823293180

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Avatar colonel79 (35.17) Submitted: 1/22/10 4:19 PM : Outperform Start Price: $76.51 BDX Score: 2.57

Buffet play...plenty of competitive advantages. Great returns on equity and assets. Good growth potential. Good value for the money, plus a dividend.

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Avatar btthus (93.14) Submitted: 12/26/09 5:16 AM : Outperform Start Price: $79.44 BDX Score: -0.23

high EPS, low pe. Scottrade: Ultimate Oscillator = 57.85

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TrackJefferies 82.08 11/07/09 Outperform NS $68.63+9.66%+0.90%+8.76
TrackJimCramer < 20 11/03/09 Outperform 3W $69.58+8.17%+2.46%+5.71
TrackBuffett 80.73 09/23/09 Outperform 1Y $70.11+7.34%-0.09%+7.43 Toggle the visibility of 60-Second Pitch and replies
TrackPatDorsey 92.89 08/07/09 Outperform 5Y $63.81+17.95%+6.45%+11.49
TrackCollinsStew 68.03 02/24/09 Outperform NS $66.84+12.60%+44.93%-32.33
TrackLeerinkSwan 92.83 12/02/08 Outperform NS $60.77+23.83%+31.82%-7.99
TrackBofASec 94.61 09/19/08 Outperform NS $80.04-5.97%-13.55%+7.58
TrackEdwardJones 83.68 07/09/08 Outperform NS $79.01-4.75%-11.81%+7.06
TrackEdwardOwens 98.91 06/13/08 Outperform 1Y $79.68-5.55%-17.33%+11.78 Toggle the visibility of 60-Second Pitch and replies
TrackDodgeCox 90.73 09/30/07 Outperform NS $78.98-4.71%-26.38%+21.66 Toggle the visibility of 60-Second Pitch and replies
TrackLazardCapit < 20 09/29/06 Outperform NS $66.16+13.76%-14.92%+28.68
TrackDeutscheSec 89.68 08/18/06 Outperform NS $64.66+16.39%-12.20%+28.59

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