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Varian Medical Systems Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance of its Nexus DRF Digital X-Ray Imaging System

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Looking For Laggards Not Losers
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Varian Medical Systems Appoints Deepak "Dee" Khuntia M.D. Vice President of Medical Affairs

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Inaugural French-language Clinical Training Program Takes Place on Advanced Techniques for Improving Precision of Radiotherapy

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Varian Medical Systems Schedules Mid-Year Review with Investors in New York

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Varian Medical Systems Schedules Second Quarter FY2013 News Release and Conference Call

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Varian Medical Systems' CEO Hosts Mid-Year Review Conference (Transcript)
Tue, May 14
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Wed, Apr 24
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Thu, Oct 25, 2012
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Thu, Apr 26, 2012
Varian Medical Systems Inc. - Shareholder/Analyst Call
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Wed, Jan 25, 2012
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Fri, Oct 28, 2011
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Tue, Oct 4, 2011
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Thu, Jan 27, 2011
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Varian Medical Systems Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance of its Nexus DRF Digital X-Ray Imaging System

PR Newswire (Wed, 8:00AM)
UK Hospitals Order All Varian TrueBeam Radiotherapy Systems Offered Under Government Stimulus Program

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Varian Medical Systems Reports Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013

PR Newswire (Apr 24, 2013)
Cancer Experts Detail Advanced Radiosurgery Treatments for Lung Cancer Using Varian Medical Systems Technologies

PR Newswire (Apr 22, 2013)
Varian Medical Systems and Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) Announce Collaboration on Motion Management for IMPT

PR Newswire (Apr 19, 2013)
Varian Medical Systems Spotlights Industry-Leading Motion Management and Radiosurgery Technologies at ESTRO 2013 in Geneva

PR Newswire (Apr 18, 2013)
Varian Medical Systems to Exhibit Flat Panel Detectors, X-Ray Tubes and Imaging Software Optimized for Digital Radiography at CMEF

PR Newswire (Apr 16, 2013)
Prostate Cancer Patient Receives First Treatment Using Latest Version of Vitesse Real-Time Brachytherapy Planning System from Varian Medical Systems

PR Newswire (Apr 16, 2013)
Varian Medical Systems to Exhibit TrueBeam™ System for Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery at ITEM Exhibition in Yokohama, Japan

PR Newswire (Apr 11, 2013)
Varian Medical Systems Highlights Calypso® System and Other Technologies Designed to Help Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease after Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer

PR Newswire (Mar 28, 2013)
Varian Medical Systems Appoints Deepak "Dee" Khuntia M.D. Vice President of Medical Affairs

PR Newswire (Mar 28, 2013)
Inaugural French-language Clinical Training Program Takes Place on Advanced Techniques for Improving Precision of Radiotherapy

PR Newswire (Mar 26, 2013)
Varian Medical Systems Schedules Mid-Year Review with Investors in New York

PR Newswire (Mar 19, 2013)
Varian Medical Systems Schedules Second Quarter FY2013 News Release and Conference Call

PR Newswire (Mar 18, 2013)
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Company Description

We, Varian Medical Systems, Inc., are a Delaware corporation and were originally incorporated in 1948 as Varian Associates, Inc. In 1999, we transferred our instruments business to Varian, Inc. (“VI”), a wholly owned subsidiary, and transferred our semiconductor equipment business to Varian... More

Sector: Healthcare

Industry: Medical Appliances & Equipment

Country: United States

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Wednesday, May 22, 2:38 PM Varian Medical (VAR -1.5%) says it's received FDA 501(k) clearance for its Nexus DRF Digital X-Ray Imaging System, a diagnostic X-ray imaging processing workstation that combines radio frequency and digital radiography. Comment! [Healthcare]
Wednesday, April 24, 4:47 PM More on Varian Medical (VAR): FQ2 comes in line on EPS but beats on revenue as total sales climbed 7% Y/Y. Net earnings rose 4.6% on broad sales growth, with its oncology segment sales improving 3% and x-ray products segment sales increasing 14%. Gross margin rose to 41.6% from 41.2%. The company cuts guidance for Q3 now saying it expects to earn an EPS of $0.98 - $1.02, versus $1.05 estimated by analysts. Shares -4.9% AH. Comment! [Healthcare, Earnings, On the Move]
Wednesday, April 24, 4:14 PM Varian Medical (VAR): FQ2 EPS of $1.02 (incl. restructuring charges) in-line. Revenue of $768M (+7% Y/Y) beats by $9.98M. Shares -1.3% AH. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Breaking News, Healthcare, On the Move]
Friday, April 19, 3:10 PM Varian (VAR +0.5%) says it's entered into a new collaboration with the Switzerland-based Paul Scherrer Institute to further advance motion techniques for proton therapy. The treatment uses a controlled, 4-D beam of protons to target tumors with higher levels of precision than other forms of radiation therapy, and can potentially limit collateral damage to healthy surrounding tissue. Comment! [Healthcare, Global & FX]
Monday, April 15, 12:33 PM Varian Medical (VAR -5%) slides on a downgrade earlier today from Morgan Stanley to Underweight. The firm cites number of catalysts, including; accelerated purchases from customer for its oncology software products in FY12 making comps tough for FY13, heavy competition in the space from Elekta's Versa and Accuray's Tomo, a second round of U.S. reimbursement cuts impacting payments to freestanding clinics and fading large equipment trends in the U.S. and Europe. 2 Comments [Healthcare, On the Move]
Thursday, March 7, 1:10 PM Varian Medical Systems (VAR +0.6%) gets a boost from an upgrade to Neutral at Goldman Sachs this morning. Goldman says its sell thesis on the stock has largely played out, and business fundamentals are stabilizing and consensus estimates now look reasonable. The firm also raises its price target from $62 to $79. Comment! [Healthcare]
Wednesday, January 23, 5:34 PM More on Varian Medical Systems (VAR): Q1 comes in mixed, missing on the bottom line but beating on revenue. Oncology Systems and X-Ray Products businesses both grew 8% and 18% respectively Y/Y, with margins in line with expectations. The company lowers guidance for Q2 and FY13 however, now expecting Q2 EPS to be $0.98 - $1.03, versus the consensus of $1.04. For FY13, it anticipates EPS of $4.08 - $4.16. The Street view is for an EPS of $4.24. Shares -4.3% AH. Comment! [Healthcare, Earnings, On the Move]
Wednesday, January 23, 4:11 PM Varian Medical (VAR): FQ1 EPS of $0.86 misses by $0.01. Revenue of $678M (+8% Y/Y) beats by $1.85M. Shares -3.6% AH. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Breaking News, Healthcare, On the Move]
Wednesday, January 23, 12:05 AM Notable earnings after Wednesday’s close: AAPL, ALTR, AMGN, BKW, CBST, CCI, FBC, FFIV, HXL, INVN, JEC, LOGI, LRCX, LSI, MIPS, MLNX, NE, NFLX, PLCM, SWFT, SNDK, SYK, SYMC, TER, URI, VAR, WDC Comment! [Earnings]
Tuesday, January 22, 5:35 PM Notable earnings after Wednesday’s close: AAPL, ALTR, AMGN, BKW, CBST, CCI, FBC, FFIV, HXL, INVN, JEC, LOGI, LRCX, LSI, MIPS, MLNX, NE, NFLX, PLCM, SWFT, SNDK, SYK, SYMC, TER, URI, VAR, WDC 3 Comments [Earnings]
Friday, October 26, 2012, 12:45 PM Midday top 10 gainers: DV +25%. AMCC +24%. RCON +21%. TASR +18%. NEU +17%. STMP +16%. VAR +16%. ELMD +14%. N +14%. TSYS +15%. Midday top 10 Losers: CBRX -42%. CTCT -26%. MXWL -23%. HMSY -21%. VRSN -19%. REDF -16%. DECK -18%. UQM -17%. IPCM -16%. BJRI -15%. Comment! [On the Move]
Friday, October 26, 2012, 12:35 PM Varian Medical Systems (VAR +15.4%) pops after beating on its FQ4 result late yesterday. Net earnings jumped 19% Y/Y on better oncology systems and X-ray product sales. The company also offered upbeat revenue guidance for the new fiscal year and current quarter. For both 2013 and the first quarter, the company says revenue could increase 8% to 9%. Analysts had projected FY revenue growth of 7% and FQ1 revenue growth of 6% respectively. Comment! [Healthcare, Earnings, On the Move]
Thursday, October 25, 2012, 4:16 PM Varian Medical Systems (VAR): Q3 EPS of $1.08 beats by $0.05. Revenue of $756M (+5% Y/Y) beats by $9M. Shares +8.1% AH. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Healthcare, On the Move]
Thursday, October 25, 2012, 12:10 AM Notable earnings after Thursday’s close: AAPL, AMZN, APKT, BAS, BMRN, CA, CB, CERN, CINF, CLD, CLWR, COG, CRBC, CSTR, DECK, DV, EDR, EMN, EXPE, IM, INFA, KFN, KLAC, MXIM, MXWL, N, OLN, PFG, PWER, QLIK, RGC, SPF, VAR, VRSN, WRE, WWWW 2 Comments [Earnings]
Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 5:35 PM Notable earnings after Thursday’s close: AAPL, AMZN, APKT, BAS, BMRN, CA, CB, CERN, CINF, CLD, CLWR, COG, CRBC, CSTR, DECK, DV, EDR, EMN, EXPE, IM, INFA, KFN, KLAC, MXIM, MXWL, N, OLN, PFG, PWER, QLIK, RGC, SPF, VAR, VRSN, WRE, WWWW 1 Comment [Earnings]
Saturday, September 15, 2012, 9:00 AM Healthcare stocks may face some income squeezes in coming years regardless of political outcomes, but there are still bargains to be had - if you look at healthcare's overall cost-cutters, and keep an eye on valuation. Dividend payers like Merck (MRK) and Pfizer (PFE) already reflect coming cost pressure, while innovators like Varian (VAR) or Perrigo (PRGO) come at cheaper valuations than firms like Intuitive Surgical (ISRG). Comment! [Healthcare, Quick Ideas]

ltfinger
New Upgrades (4/12/13): $MGIC, $MN, $MYGN, $NMM, $NSC, $NVDA, $SCVL, $TRIP, $TZOO, $VAR, $VRTX, $WCRX, $WEN, $WYN
Apr 15, 9:01 AM
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New Downgrades (3/26/13): $ANN, $BECN, $CLMT, $CNC, $CYT, $FIVE, $ITW, $MOS, $MSM, $PANL, $QCOR, $SAP, $SFLY, $STJ, $THO, $VAR, $VIAB, $WCG
Mar 27, 3:41 AM
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ltfinger
Today's Potential Downgrades (3/18/13): $V, $VAR, $WFM, $WHR, $WMT
Mar 19, 7:44 AM
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GS upgrade $VAR to NEUTRAL. "we see business fundamentals stabilising and consensus estimates now look reasonable"
Mar 7, 12:22 PM
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ZetaKap
5 Healthcare Stocks With Healthy Long-Term Debt Ratios And Hearty Profitability http://bit.ly/Q30yOc $DRRX $KH $MD $VAR $YDNT @ZetaKap
10/11/12
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ZetaKap
7 Profitable Healthcare Stocks That Analysts Love http://bit.ly/RFfOFS $BAX $BIIB $MDT $MNTA $SLXP $THOR $VAR @ZetaKap
8/10/12
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The Oxen Group
Go long in VAR based on analysis done of the past 10 years going into and out of July earnings. http://stks.co/j2OI
7/23/12
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Ryan Mallory
2 Short and 2 Long Trade Setups http://bit.ly/Ltc4kd EWBC PPL VAR RGLD
6/4/12
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Jim Van Meerten
VAR - 60% Barchart technical sell signal - 9.40% off its 1 year high - Relative Strength Index 40.75%
1/30/12
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GE,SI talking weakness in Heathcare machinery. Caution on ISRG MAKO VAR PHG
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