Here is how the five major for-profit hospital operators stacked up on Monday.
- Community Health Systems (Franklin, Tenn.): The stock opened the day at $52.32 and finished the day at $52.63, down 5.46 percent from the previous day’s close.
- Hospital Corporation of America (Nashville, Tenn.): The stock opened the day at $81.34 and finished the day at $84.31, down 2.25 percent from the previous day’s close.
- LifePoint Health (Brentwood, Tenn.): The stock opened the day at $77.04 and finished the day at $76.54, down 4.19 percent from the previous day’s close.
- Tenet Healthcare Corp. (Dallas): The stock opened the day at $47 and finished the day at $46.90, down 4.73 percent from the previous day’s close.
- Universal Health Services (King of Prussia, Pa.): The stock opened the day at $133.12 and finished the day at $132.85, down 5.57 percent from the previous day’s close.
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