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ABT's shares rise on the back of its diversified business portfolio. However, the unfavorable macroeconomic scenario is concerning.

Abbott Laboratories is undervalued by the market, despite its strong fundamentals and strategic moves in high-growth areas like diabetes care and weight-loss treatments. The company boasts a high net income margin of 31.95% and generates over $8.5 billion in cash from operations, providing significant flexibility. Abbott's FreeStyle Libre system and new Protality brand highlight its long-term growth potential in diabetes care and weight-loss treatment markets.

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Health care company Abbott Laboratories (ABT) increases sales, earnings around the globe.

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WAYNE, Penn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CLI--Cagent Vascular, Inc., the exclusive developer of serration technology for vessel dilation in endovascular interventions, today announced the appointment of Paul Wilson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this role, Mr. Wilson will lead the company's commercial strategy, overseeing sales, marketing, clinical programming, and business development initiatives. His leadership will help expand awareness, accelerate growth, and strengthen market positioning of Cagent.

Investors interested in Medical - Products stocks are likely familiar with AdaptHealth Corp. (AHCO) and Abbott (ABT). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?