Here is how five major, publicly traded gastroenterology companies fared in the stock market for the week of July 17 to July 21.
Note: This data was compiled using Google Finance.
1. Allergan Pharmaceuticals
Opened: $247.19 on July 17
Peaked: $251.71 on July 21
Closed: $250.96 on July 21
Percent change between July 17 and July 21: 1.53 percent
2. Exact Sciences Corp.
Opened: $38.97 on July 17
Peaked: $39.59 on July 20
Closed: $39.17 on July 21
Percent change between July 17 and July 21: 0.51 percent
3. Johnson & Johnson
Opened: $132.64 on July 17
Peaked: $137.05 on July 20
Closed: $135.37 on July 21
Percent change between July 17 and July 21: 2.06 percent
4. Synergy Pharmaceuticals
Opened: $4.47 on July 17
Peaked: $4.48 on July 17
Closed: $4.26 on July 24
Percent change between July 17 and July 21: -4.69 percent
5. Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Opened: $17.23 on July 17
Peaked: $17.73 on July 20
Closed: $17.50 on July 21
Percent change between July 17 and July 21: 1.5 percent