Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX) reported fourth quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $1.23 per share Tuesday morning, up from $1.03 per share in the previous year. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $1.06.
Quest Diagnostics gapped open higher Tuesday and climbed in early trade. Shares rose further around mid-afternoon and closed up by 4.23 at $60.73 on above average volume. The stock rose above a 3-month range and closed at a 6 1/2 month high.
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