Speculation On Baxter Division Picks Up Steam
Executive Summary
The company reported in October that it was reviewing its portfolio and would offer more details on its future plans in January. Wells Fargo analysts expect Baxter to split its fast-growing connected care business from its lower-margin hospital-based therapeutics products.
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