Steady As She Goes at Johnson & Johnson

For the past month, Johnson & Johnson's share price has followed the long-term trend in health care spending, moving steadily up and to the right. With shares now sitting near their 52-week and all-time highs, our health-care bureau chief Brenton Flynn was anxiously awaiting today's earnings report to take a pulse on the $200 billion health care giant.

Offering everything from baby powder to biologics, critics think the company has spread itself too thin, becoming nothing more than a bloated corporate whale. Is this true, or is J&J a well-diversified giant that's perfect for your portfolio? Make sure you understand the full story behind the stock, along with its key opportunities and risks, by checking out our brand new premium report on Johnson & Johnson. To claim your copy simply click here now for instant access.

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