Healthcare Services jumps after first profit beat in four quarters

Healthcare Services

20/04/2022 15:40

** Shares of housekeeping and dining services provider
 HCSG.O  soar ~20% to $19.90  
    ** Co reports better-than-anticipated quarterly profit due
to price hikes and efficient labor management
    ** Tops profit estimates for the first time in 4 quarters
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    ** HCSG 2nd biggest pct. gainer on the Nasdaq; set for its
biggest 1-day pct jump in 21 years, if gains hold 
    ** Stock down 5% YTD through Tuesday close 

 (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee)