LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC (LPNT)

Overview Price 41.17 Price Change Today +$0.18 (+0.44%) P&P rating Zacks Rank 4 - SELL Open Price $40.95 Previous Close $40.99 Daily Range $40.46 - $41.37 52-Week Range $28.95 - $43.45 Volume 265,695 LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. is engaged in the operation of general, acute care hospitals in non-urban communities. The company's general, acute care hospitals usually provide the range of medical and surgical services commonly available in hospitals in non-urban markets. These hospitals also provide diagnostic and emergency services, as well as outpatient and ancillary services including outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy and physical therapy. Other Resources for LPNT Detailed Quote Earnings Estimates Company Report Interactive Chart Commentary Zacks Blog: Health Management's Results Mixed October 25, 2011 Zacks Blog: HMA Takes Over Mercy Health October 10, 2011 Zacks Blog: Health Management a "Top Performer" September 26, 2011 Zacks Blog: Health Management Stays at Neutral August 24, 2011 Zacks Blog: Health Management's 2Q Mixed July 28, 2011 LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. is engaged in the operation of general, acute care hospitals in non-urban communities. The company's general, acute care hospitals usually provide the range of medical and surgical services commonly available in hospitals in non-urban markets. These hospitals also provide diagnostic and emergency services, as well as outpatient and ancillary services including outpatient surgery, laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy and physical therapy.   Brokerage Analyst Recommendations 20 Brokerage Firms Covering LPNT   Strong Buy 5 Buy 2 Hold 13 Sell 0 Strong Sell 0 Average Broker Recommendation (ABR): 2.4   LPNT Ratings: BUY  SELL  HOLD LPNT Consensus Forecasts

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Commentary

BUY: LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC. (LPNT) Start Price: $38.55 Points: -0.93 Created: 11/06/2011 Comments: 0 | Comment vip Recs:

BUY: LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC. (LPNT) Start Price: $37.15 Points: -0.26 Created: 10/20/2011 buy Comments: 0 | Comment rtezanos Recs:

BUY: LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC. (LPNT) Start Price: $39.57 Points: -0.79 Created: 06/14/2011 Comments: 0 | Comment dmonnie Recs:

BUY: LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC. (LPNT) Start Price: $39.19 Points: -1.17 Created: 06/11/2011 Comments: 0 | Comment dmb Recs:

BUY: LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC. (LPNT) Start Price: $33.28 Points: +11.81 Created: 09/18/2008 Comments: 0 | Comment Jr Recs:

BUY: LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC. (LPNT) Start Price: $34.85 Points: +14.70 Created: 08/09/2008 ... Comments: 0 | Comment shanessmith Recs:

BUY: LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC. (LPNT) Start Price: $28.88 Points: +35.67 Created: 07/29/2008 Comments: 0 | Comment T_Boone Recs:

BUY: LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC. (LPNT) Start Price: $28.66 Points: +34.27 Created: 07/28/2008 Comments: 0 | Comment WaxOff Recs:

BUY: LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC. (LPNT) Start Price: $30.48 Points: +43.09 Created: 01/01/2008 Comments: 0 | Comment Playmaker Recs:

BUY: LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS INC. (LPNT) Start Price: $40.36 Points: +10.04 Created: 01/01/2008 Comments: 0 | Comment cecildslayton Recs:

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Picks

Username	P&P Score	Call	Time Frame	Start Date	Start Price	Today (change)	Stock Gain	S&P Gain	Points	Analysis
vip	99.98	BUY	One to Three Months	11/06/2011	$38.55	$41.16 (+0.27%)	+6.77%	+7.70%	-0.93
rtezanos	0.24	BUY	One to Three Years	10/20/2011	$37.15	$41.16 (+0.27%)	+10.79%	+11.05%	-0.26	view close
dmonnie	0.21	BUY	One to Three Months	06/14/2011	$39.57	$41.16 (+0.27%)	+4.02%	+4.80%	-0.79
dmb	0.28	BUY	One to Three Months	06/11/2011	$39.19	$41.16 (+0.27%)	+5.03%	+6.20%	-1.17
Jr	43.49	BUY	Three to Six Months	09/18/2008	$33.28	$41.16 (+0.27%)	+23.68%	+11.87%	+11.81
shanessmith	72.43	BUY	Week or Less	08/09/2008	$34.85	$41.16 (+0.27%)	+18.11%	+3.40%	+14.70	view close
T_Boone	42.18	BUY	Week or Less	07/29/2008	$28.88	$41.16 (+0.27%)	+42.52%	+6.85%	+35.67
WaxOff	41.30	BUY	Week to a Month	07/28/2008	$28.66	$41.16 (+0.27%)	+43.61%	+9.35%	+34.27
Playmaker	94.26	BUY	Six Months to a Year	01/01/2008	$30.48	$41.16 (+0.27%)	+35.04%	-8.05%	+43.09
cecildslayton	62.91	BUY	Six Months to a Year	01/01/2008	$40.36	$41.16 (+0.27%)	+1.98%	-8.05%	+10.04

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