Based on the provided data and technical analysis, here is the prediction for EW's stock price next week:
Technical Analysis
Price Levels and Indicators
Recent News Impact The most significant recent news is that Katie Szyman, who previously headed Edwards Lifesciences' critical care division, has been appointed as CEO of Masimo. This personnel movement suggests stability in Edwards' management team as they were able to successfully develop internal talent.
Price Prediction Based on technical indicators and recent news:
Trading Recommendation SELL with the following rationale:
Set stop-loss above resistance at $73.50 to manage risk.
The price of EW is predicted to go up 2.22%, based on the high correlation periods with RYAM. The similarity of these two price pattern on the periods is 97.17%.
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Edwards' efforts to focus on efficiency and higher-margin products have paid off, as gross margins increased from 47% in 2000 to 77% in 2023.
Cardiothoracic surgeons are a fairly conservative bunch and like to stick with proven devices and brands. As a pioneer in heart valves, Edwards continues to be seen as the gold standard.
Edwards should benefit from an aging population, which experiences problems with heart valves and congestive heart failure with greater frequency.
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