3 Humongous Health-Care Stocks This Week

Champions weren't just basking in glory at the Sochi Winter Olympic games this week. The world of health care produced quite a few stocks deserving gold medals in their own way.

Breaking news about a big acquisition propelled one of our humongous health-care stocks higher this week. Accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a promising drug did the trick for another stock. And one huge winner's gains didn't have an obvious catalyst.

Which health-care stocks claimed the thrill of victory this week? Find out by watching the slideshow below.

3 Humongous Health-Care Stocks This Week 2-21-14 from

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