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Smith & Nephew plc (ADR) (SNN)

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The Company is a global business engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of medical devices in the sectors of orthopaedic reconstruction, orthopaedic trauma and clinical therapies, endoscopy and advanced wound management.

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Mid Cap (610), Healthcare Equipment and Supplies (176), Growth (1902), United Kingdom (43), Defensive (1457), International Stock (684), Equipment (52), Healthcare (711)
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Smith & Nephew plc (ADR) At A Glance

Current Price: $50.24
Last Trade Time: 2/9/2010 4:04 PM
Open: $0.00
Previous Close: $49.10
Daily Range: $49.36 - $50.47
52-Week Range: $30.01 - $53.66
Volume: 124,755
Market Cap: $9.54B
P/E Ratio: 20.04
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Avatar nbpt100 (42.68) Submitted: 7/29/08 12:59 PM

Yes SNN will outperform the S&P 500 but don't expect huge returns. On the other hand the downward potential is not that much. It is a good investment based on the risk return ratio. This is a conservative company with a 1% dividend. Most of their profit comes from disposible medical devices which ...More

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Avatar sk8jeff1 (83.00) Submitted: 5/23/09 9:53 AM : Outperform Start Price: $35.59 SNN Score: 18.57

Smith and Nephew is a large and safe company. SNN is near a 52 week low. Nothing about SNN itself has caused this drop in stock price. The costs of lending, oil prices and the generally poor economy have caused this stock to drop. SNN has a couple of new products in the final stages of development that will be used by orthopedic surgeons within the next year.SNN is widely regarded in the medical community for making safe, reliable and innovative products. They consult with and are counseled by physicians in Boston when making these products. There is no reason to believe their new products will not be just as successful as their past products. Get this stock near its 52 week low. It will pay you dividends and the price will grow.

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Avatar ipfmanager (98.45) Submitted: 2/25/09 3:52 PM : Outperform Start Price: $32.62 SNN Score: 23.50

I'm the top scorer on this? Sheesh....

Let's see... Check my myl pitch-similar line of reasoning. Plus it's an adr for all those anti-americans out there. I actually like Striker or Zimmer better.

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Avatar ddberg (96.50) Submitted: 1/28/09 11:07 AM : Outperform Start Price: $35.24 SNN Score: 16.61

Aging population that's living longer, exponential growth in orthopedic procedures, and a strong presence in those operating rooms.

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Avatar 9ballkid (< 20) Submitted: 9/12/08 8:44 PM : Outperform Start Price: $54.12 SNN Score: 2.02

low debt nice holder for long time 34.00 pay out precentage room to buy more stock back

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Avatar nbpt100 (42.68) Submitted: 7/29/08 12:59 PM : Outperform Start Price: $53.17 SNN Score: 6.21

Yes SNN will outperform the S&P 500 but don't expect huge returns. On the other hand the downward potential is not that much. It is a good investment based on the risk return ratio. This is a conservative company with a 1% dividend. Most of their profit comes from disposible medical devices which is a strong and steady business but slow single digit growth. Their wound management business is a very slow grower and I would not be surprised if they sold it. The big growth is in the orthapedics area which should deliver double digit growth. That is what everyone is focused on. The Stock price took a big hit earlier this year because of an impropropriety in Greece. The company has been buying back stock which does help the shareholders. Once they get over this impropriety in Greece the stock should return to outperforming the market, but don't expect a double in 2 years. This is a good investment for a more risk averse individual. It is a buy at todays prices.

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