Technical Scrutiny: Vivus Inc., Sanofi, DENTSPLY Intl., and Acura Pharma

LONDON, August 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

On Thursday August 8, 2013, shares in healthcare companies ended on a higher note, tracking gains in the broader market. The major movers in the healthcare sector on Thursday included Vivus Inc. (NASDAQ: VVUS), Sanofi (NYSE: SNY), DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY), and Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ACUR). AAAResearchReports.com tracked VVUS, SNY, XRAY, and ACUR. These reports can be seen for free at:

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Vivus Inc.'s shares moved higher on Thursday, reversing some of their recent losses. The company's shares ended the day at an intraday high of $14.16, up 0.78% from the previous closing price. A total of 2.16 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 2.57 million. The stock is up 12.92% in the last one month, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 3.48% during the same period. Further, the stock is currently trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Download free research on VVUS by signing up now at:

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Shares in Sanofi gained 0.98% on Thursday, extending their gains from previous trading sessions. The company's shares fluctuated between $52.41 and $52.99, before finishing the day at $52.79. A total of 2.29 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 1.21 million.  Sanofi's shares have gained 3.47% in the last three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500 which has declined 0.57% during the same period. Register for today's free analysis on SNY at:

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Shares in DENTSPLY International Inc. closed the day 0.85% higher at $42.76 after oscillating between $42.37 and $42.79. A total of 0.56 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 0.85 million. The company's shares have gained 0.14% in the last three trading sessions and 2.30% in the last one month. A free report on XRAY can be accessed by registering at:

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Shares in Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. moved higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the broader market. The company's shares closed the day up 0.56%, at $1.78, after oscillating between $1.77 and $1.81. A total of 0.18 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 0.48 million. In the last three months, the stock has lost 17.59%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 3.97% in the same period. Further, the stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on ACUR for free at:

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