Healthcare Companies that Start with the Letter "I" Outperform

Last night was a good one for health care companies whose name start with the letter 'I'. Both remain very 'rich' in valuation but a quick review of each

Illumina (ILMN)

• Genetic analysis company Illumina Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit rose 66 percent on a surge in product sales, prompting the company to boost its third-quarter and full-year outlooks.
• The company earned $15.4 million, or 23 cents per share, compared with profit of $9.3 million, or 16 cents per share, during the corresponding period a year prior. The per-share results reflect a 5.5 percent increase in the number of outstanding shares in the 2008 quarter. Excluding stock compensation expenses, a manufacturing equipment write-off and other charges, the company said it earned 44 cents per share.
• Revenue rose 66 percent to $140.2 million from $84.5 million last year.
• The majority of the company