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Medical-device makers were among the best health care performers of Friday's session.
Stryker (SYK Quote), which fell on Thursday despite beating first-quarter earnings targets, today closed up 1.2% to $67. Boston Scientific (BSX Quote) added 2.3%, and Medtronic (MDT Quote) gained 1.2%.
Avanir Pharmaceuticals (AVNR Quote) continued its recent march higher. Avanir has soared about 265% this week. On Wednesday, the company said it saw positive results from a late-stage clinical trial for diabetic neuropathic pain drug Zenvia. Avanir closed up 50 cents, or 12.8%, to $4.40. ...
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