* S&P Dow jones indices says Endo International PLC to replace Covidien Plc in S&P 500 * S&P says change to be made after close of trading on January 26 * S&P says Covidien is being acquired by Medtronic Inc in a transaction
Covidien Public Limited Company is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of healthcare products for use in clinical and home settings. Shares of COV fell by 0.9% or $-0.93/share to $102.45. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $65.97 and as high as $106.29. On average, 3358590 shares of COV exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 5806356.
Shares of ENDP fell by 1.51% or $-1.22/share to $79.82. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $53.62 and as high as $82.16. On average, 1888870 shares of ENDP exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2298816.
Medtronic, Inc. (Medtronic) is a medical technology company. Shares of MDT traded higher by 1.19% or $0.86/share to $73.06. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $53.33 and as high as $75.66. On average, 7435530 shares of MDT exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 10792098.
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