Goldman Sachs Downgrades Laboratory Corporation of America (LH) to Sell

December 15, 2011 7:20 AM EST
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Goldman Sachs downgraded Laboratory Corporation of America (NYSE: LH) from Neutral to Sell with a price target of $76 (down from $87), suggesting 7% downside.

The firm said volumes are unlikely to see material improvement, long-term pricing/margin pressures will persist, and multiple compression is likely as concerns around overtesting and increased healthcare costs mount.

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Shares of Laboratory Corporation of America closed at $81.40 yesterday.


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