Nuvasive Shares Jump 34%
Feb 26, 2010 Stock to watch, Stocks On The Move
Nuvasive’s (NUVA) stock was an impressive mover on Friday February 26, climbing $10.31 to $40, for an incredible 34.73% move. The stock got a boost this morning after the company announced that insurer Aetna (AET) had changed its policy and will now cover the company’s XLIF spinal surgery procedure.
The shares are further climbing in after hours trading, as the company also announced after the bell, that United Healthcare (UNH) had changed its lumbar spinal fusion policy and will now also cover the XLIF (eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion) spinal surgery procedure.
