3 Humongous Health-Care Stocks Last Week: Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. (OREX), Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OPTR)

Tough decision
When it comes to picking the best of the best for this week, I’m like the market — indecisive. For the short-term, I guess if forced to make a pick, I’d go with Optimer. The possibility of being acquired can do wonders for stocks. All it will take is a few rumors of potentially interested buyers to drive shares up even more.

Over the longer run, I think Orexigen has a pretty good shot at success. Clovis has the tougher challenge, but still could be a winner if clinical trials go well. Alright, I have decided — in a positive direction, I might add. Now, if the market will just do the same, we’ll all be in good shape.

The article 3 Humongous Health-Care Stocks This Week originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Keith Speights.

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